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Maggie commented on Melissa (Tucson)'s group 'STG (Sonar)'
Hi All, Sorry I haven't been on for awhile... Running two business's & the Holidays.... Too much at times.... I got an amazing call Monday morning, my son Blake called from the Gulf....it has been almost 5 months since we talked on a phone... Some e…
December 3
Maggie commented on MaryAnn Smith's group 'Chicago Mom's'
Thank you to everyone for the WARM and sweet welcome... Thanksgiving was fine... But this morning,Monday I got a GREAT wake up call it was my son Blake, we haven't spoke in almost 5 months....they just pulled into port and he was off duty, now the c…
November 30
Maggie commented on MaryAnn Smith's group 'Chicago Mom's'
Hi All, I am new on this page... My son Blake has been in the Navy for just over 3 yrs now... Wow that went fast, he is on The Rentz in the Gulf presently... This will be our first Christmas that he hasn't been home, starting to get very sad! I woul…
November 28
Maggie commented on carols_kitchen's group 'ILLINOIS N4M'
Karen, Only goes to show how powerful Mom's are.....and always prepared! Rock on, you awesome Navy/ Military Mom.... Big Hugs from a Chicago Navy Mom of Blake, USS Rentz
November 4
Maggie replied to Marcey's discussion 'Help Graduation is Friday!!!'
My son Blake graduated 3 yrs ago, and we took a cab...I believe there is a outside parking lot, where you can park and walk appox 2 blocks, there are alot of Navy personal that can guide you once you get close....so it will work out, also the Amtrac…
October 28
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October 6
Maggie replied to Lauri Smith's discussion 'First Deployement'
This is my second deployment , my son asked for Beef Jerkey, cookies store bought , they are non perisable, nut's , almonds, peanuts, Tuna in poches, I just found a 8 pack at Costco with mayo packs, spoons attached.. Great price, pretzels, I also se…
October 6

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At 6:23pm on October 8, 2009, Pat said…
Hi Maggie, I posted a blog last month regarding our sending holiday cheer to the Nimitz Strike Group. If you're still interested in helping, please let me know what you would like to send. Most are sending stockings w/ candy or goodie bags w/ treats from home. Thanks, Pat

http://www.navyformoms.com/group/helpbringholidaycheertotheussnimitzcvn68csg2009
At 8:17am on October 6, 2009, LorrieA said…
Hi Maggie,
We just moved 6 weeks ago, so I feel your pain! Brian is doing the job of two or three officers who were not able to deploy. He is usually the electrical officer, but now is MPA.
I would love to help do whatever is needed.
Yes, I'm on Pat's/ Nimitz holiday site but they say the Rentz is taken care of. :) I guess that would be us???:)
How do you get the Rentz newsletter?

Thanks!
At 11:57am on September 25, 2009, LorrieA said…
Hi Maggie,
My son Brian is also on the Rentz. It is his/my first long deployment. He did meet the ship after he was first commissioned but this is very different!!! It sounds like you have the Rentz pretty well covered, but I would love to do whatever you think would be appropriate to help.
At 10:51am on September 17, 2009, Pat said…
Maggie, sorry but I'm confused by your comment. Pat
At 3:19pm on September 2, 2009, Melissa (Tucson) said…
Glad the destroyer info was helpful. Is this your son's first deployment?? My son deploys again after the first of the year. :(
At 12:18am on March 3, 2009, Karen (KC's mom) said…
HI Maggie, Yes, we'll be down in SD when it first pulls in but not up north in homeport. I had one of those banners made and got it at the beginning of January. His welcome home banner. Hope all is well with you. Take care, Karen.
At 12:50am on January 27, 2009, Karen (KC's mom) said…
HI Maggie, Just catching up on messages here tonite. I am in Southern California but my son's homeport is up north in Washington. Will be greeting him when the ship pulls into San Diego. And sure, would love to have you here to greet the ship but unfortunately your too far away. :-( My son will be coming back in while yours will be leaving. What does your son Blake do in SD?
At 4:15pm on January 22, 2009, Andrea said…
Maggie. I live in Northfield. My son is 21 and attended NT high School. He did try college right out of high school but it wasn't for him. He then became an EMT & rode ambulance for a while before enlisting. He is now a Corpsman doing FMTB at Camp Lejeune. Please contact me if you want to get together.
Andrea email andrea@bluemack.com
At 9:59pm on January 15, 2009, Alicia Texas mother of Chris/A blue candle mom said…
I am running days behind but am trying to get to all new members... so will try to catch up tonight.
Welcome to Navy 4 Moms, this is an exciting website and very informative... We would like to invite you to the Blue Candle Lighting event that occurs in your home anytime you wish to light a candle for your recruit sailor or the military in general. This is done to honor their service during the holidays, birthdays, special events or if you just want to. The Home for the Holidays/Blue Candle Moms also ask you join us in this group. This event and group has no special connections to "any one group" We are all Navy Moms, Wives, and we became Blue Candle Moms.... this included everyone on this website. Please come join us and share your stories and your lightings and your holidays with your child...this was done because some moms were not having their sailors home, and we are support group that can share feelings and fears. Annouce your child is coming home or the despair of knowing on certain holidays it is your sailor we light the candles for. To honor them for the service in the past present and future. To honor those that gave the Ultimate Sacrifice for our freedom. We celebrate the freedom to be Blue Candle Moms and the freedom to light our candles anytime we choose. Please think about our group and the Event and when responding tell where you lit your candle, and the reasons for your paticular lighting. the event will continue and once you rsvp come in anytime and update your lightings
At 6:43am on January 13, 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.


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About me:
I come from a long line of Military People, my great great great grandfather was in the civil war, my grandparents, my dad and many many cousins, now my son is currently serving in the Navy. I had a cousin Killed in Vietnam, he had just Graduated from West Point and after just a short time was killed with his whole platoon....So when my youngest son Blake enlisted without me knowing I "Freaked Out"....but came around and am SO PROUD OF HIM......he is Happy!!!!
I am here to support or represent my:
Blake
Stage of (Sailor’s) Navy Career?
Enlisted
When I heard “Navy,” I:
Said “No way!”
From my experience with the Navy, the most important thing I learned was:
To let him learn and explore his own path and journey in his life...with a GREAT foundation he will make the best decisions for him...And lot's of prayers, helps!!!! And to Support and Encourage them often....Lot's of home cookin when he is home seals the bond..(:
Through this Navy experience, I now believe:
The Navy has a lot to offer

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My son ship is convoying with the Nimitz........

Hi Pat,

My son Blake is with the Nimitz, he is on the RENTZ, he is a Sonar Tech.....I haven't heard yet but I am assuming if the Nimitz is extended then the Rentz probally is also.....

Last May when I knew Blake would be gone for Christmas, I went to his grammar school and "The School Adapted" the Rentz, so we will send out letters and Goodie Packages thru the whole deployment......

This is Blake's second deployment, but the first in the Gulf....very different that last year....I am praying a… Continue

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