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Lea
  • 49, Female
  • Decaturville, TN
  • United States
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Lea - Proud mom of Garry

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Lea commented on Karen Gallagher's group 'NUKE moms'
I too wish everyone a Happy and Blessed Thanksgiving! My sailor arrived home just about an hour ago! It's great to have him here. Last year he wasn't here and probably won't be again after this year for a while so I plan to enjoy it to the fullest!…
November 26
Lea updated their profile
November 25
Lea replied to Teresa's discussion 'Power School Graduation - November 20, 2009' in the group NUKE moms
Ladies - let's keep in touch! I enjoyed meeting and connecting with you! Hope you all have a wonderful Thanksgiving!
November 24
Lea commented on Karen Gallagher's group 'NUKE moms'
Pat L - Thanks for your support and I am SOOOOO very glad we met, and it was so cool seeing our sailors "goofing" off together! Sue - good to see you again! Congrats on Chris' honors! Thanks too for helping connect Becca and I. Becca - finally we…
November 24
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November 23
Lea replied to Teresa's discussion 'Power School Graduation - November 20, 2009' in the group NUKE moms
Goose Creek here we come!!!! Thanks for the prayers - God answered them! My son passed! Can't wait to see you all!
November 18
Lea commented on Karen Gallagher's group 'NUKE moms'
On our way to GC! Garry passed! :)
November 18
Teresa left a comment for Lea
November 17

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About me:
I am a married mother of 3: 2 daughters and one son. Our son is 21. He graduated RTC on Oct. 24th and is currently in Goose Creek at Nuclear Power School. I am school Librarian at Decatur Co. Middle School. My husband is the County Director/Agricultural Agent with UT Extension Service. We are active members of First Baptist Church Parsons. Our daughters are 25 and 23. We also have a son-in-law; our oldest daughter married on August 1st.
I am here to support or represent my:
Child/Stepchild
Stage of (Sailor’s) Navy Career?
Enlisted
When I heard “Navy,” I:
Needed to learn more about it
From my experience with the Navy, the most important thing I learned was:
Be patient! He is happy and my job is to support him. Remember he is God's child - he is only on loan to me!
Through this Navy experience, I now believe:
It was positive and maturing. Our relationship has grown stronger.
Garry graduated Nuclear Power School on November 20th in a very impressive ceremony! He is living off base in Charleston and taking college classes while on hold waiting on Prototype.

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At 11:19pm on November 18, 2009, ADN said…
Answered prayers! Congratulations to Garry and happy family! Have a safe trip.
At 8:06pm on November 17, 2009, Teresa said…
Lea, which section is Garry in? My son is in 0905-9.
At 9:12pm on November 15, 2009, Pat L. in IL said…
Hi Lea, So glad Garry sounded better when you talked to him. Jeff is signed up for classes while he is on hold too. He is moving off base on Weds., I think. We will get to see his apartment while we are there. I'm getting really anxious to see him. He was home for about 36 hrs. in June for his brothers wedding so didn't get to spend much time with him. Well, I will be praying for all of our Nukes. See you soon!!!! Pat
At 2:31pm on November 14, 2009, ADN said…
Lea, still praying for our Nukes and specifically for Garry. Have added you to my prayer list. Have a safe trip when you go to Garry's graduation.

My son just started Prototype in September. So he still has a long way to go yet. They just started on the 35 day schedule where they change shifts. They work 12 hours a day,7 days on days - 2 days off, 7 days on swings - 3 days off and 7 days on mids - 4 days off, then start all over again. (I think that is how he said it goes.) So far he is doing well but has concerns about how things are progressing. Doesn't say anything specific and I don't ask. I just encourage him to continue to do his best and then I pray. It will all work out. He is getting his vehicle "winterized" this week.
At 10:13pm on November 10, 2009, Sue said…
Hey Lea,
Looks like after a year of are sailors being in the same places their next 6 months will be in different places. Chris in NY and Garry in SC. We are all excited about graduation and Chris's sister will also be making the trip this time. Hope all is well with you and your family and we will be seeing you next friday (can't believe its here so fast).
At 4:05pm on November 7, 2009, ADN said…
Lea, not only do I do the name thing, I responded to you on the 3rd - on my page! I don't suppose you saw it so here it is before I delete it from my page. lol

I'm glad I am not the only one that does that with names! My son wanted to see more of the country than just the south (we're from Lawrenceburg, south of Nashville) so he knows our winters are nothing like what he will experience in NY. I don't remember what he got on his comps for Power School - that was back in July. All I know is it was 3.something. Maybe 3.39. Just not sure about that. Now I pray he and his shipmates are all able to pass Prototype. After reading Chris' version of Prototype, I pray more often! He seems to be doing well so far. Knowing what my son went through up to this pointgives me reason to still pray for all the nuke students. They need all the help they can get in using the intellect the Lord has given them! I will specifically call out Garry's name in future prayers.
At 1:26pm on November 2, 2009, ADN said…
Is he happy about that? I am sure you are - it is much closer to go visit! Will you stay after graduation to help him move off campus? You will probably still do the mom thing and suggest purchases Garry could make for his apartment or house???
At 7:26am on November 1, 2009, Pat L. in IL said…
Lea, Yes, Jeff is an EM, too. Unless I misunderstood, Jeff said during hold they stay on base. They get "permission" to move off base when prototype begins. While on hold he and several other sailors will be taking college classes. I am just hoping that his hold doesn't stretch out like it did between "A" school and Power School (7 months). Pat
At 9:56pm on October 31, 2009, Pat L. in IL said…
Hi Lea, That's great that Garry will be staying at GC for Prototype for 2 reasons. #1 Jeff and Garry can remain friends #2 He doesn't have to do the moving headache!! Lea, we'll be in GC SOON!!! Happy Halloween too! Pat
At 12:00pm on October 31, 2009, Kim said…
HI ,
Really?? Is he staying in SC now or going somewhere else? I bet he's a bit frustrated with all the back and forth. Fill me in. How are you ?? Hope your having a great weekend.

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