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Hi Everyone! Ann, your story is great. Madonna, I know what you mean by wishing they were still little. I remember when I said I can't wait till...they can dress themselves, wash themselves, and as they got older, drive themselves to their activitie…
Finally got my call! I'm so glad they are home. Sounds like they had a busy trip. At least they will have some time now to unwind before they head back out. Hope you all have a good week. All the sailors are in my prayers, as are their great moms an…
I'm so glad everyone heard from their sailors. I am glad they are back, too. I heard thru the grapevine that my son has duty, so I still have not heard from him. I am trying to wait patiently. You are right, Terry W, I have 3 boys, and have been thr…
Terri, I'm still waiting, too. It kind of put a damper on my Mothers Day. I hope my son is just waiting till he can use his cell phone. They must have been busy this trip. Usually I get a couple emails a week, but this time, only 2 very brief notes,…
Happy Mothers Day to All. Did anyone else get an email from their sailor with pics of the Truman? I guess they are just file photos, but are nice. I can't get them to attach here, but will put them on my page.
Great pics, Melissa. We went to Norfolk in early April and my son gave us a tour also. What an amazing ship. I can't get over all the ladders and narrow passages. I found it easier to go up the ladders than down. And you're right, all the Truman sai…
Karen, thanks so much for that site with the blog about the Truman.
Hi! I'm new to N4M, but have been a Navy mom since 2002. My youngest is on the Truman. We went to Norfolk for a visit in early April and got a great tour of the ship. It is just awsome. But I sure feel for our kids when they are out at sea. It is a…
Any one with a sailor aboard the USS Harry S. Truman?
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- About me:
- My boys' dad was in the Navy when we married. It was exciting traveling across the country. Now two of my boys have joined the Navy. One has completed his service, the other is on a carrier and has three more years of his enlistment.
- I am here to support or represent my:
- Child/Stepchild
- Stage of (Sailor’s) Navy Career?
- Enlisted
- When I heard “Navy,” I:
- Was proud and encouraged it
- From my experience with the Navy, the most important thing I learned was:
- It gave my sons training and direction in life.
- Through this Navy experience, I now believe:
- It was positive and maturing. Our relationship has grown stronger.
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- At 9:46am on April 23, 2009,
Kristen (Brians mom) said…
- I am so looking forward to tomorrow! yay! I cannot wait to see him! : )
- At 9:26am on April 22, 2009,
Kristen (Brians mom) said…
- OMG! I love love love these photos! Im so glad you put them up! Dang, I have some GOOD LOOKING nephews!!
Love you sister,
Kris
- At 10:43pm on April 21, 2009,
Linda-Colinsmom said…
- Looking forward to Friday. My nephew will graduate from boot camp, and we are all heading up there for the celebration and to welcome another family member into the Navy life. Go Brian! Go Navy!
- At 7:45pm on April 17, 2009,
Karen Gallagher said…
- Welcome aboard!!
We are so glad that you are here! This is a great place to meet others that know exactly how you feel!
We have something for everyone here groups from boot camp moms to overseas moms and moms that like to scrap book. We have meet and greets to events that the moms set up to meet each other and have dinner or an outing. There are groups to help you with each and every step of this wonderful adventure that our children have chosen called the US Navy.
Please tell us about your sailor and what they have chosen to do in the navy and ohh yeah we LOVE pictures of everyone !!
Please let me know if you have any questions I can help you with.
- At 2:29pm on April 17, 2009,
Kristen (Brians mom) said…
- Hi Linda! Im glad to be your friend on N4M! Im glad to be your sister too!!! Love you and glad you joined with me : )
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