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I sure appreciate the kind words I see here....I don't get ON NFM too much. I am distracting myself by working more! Thank you everyone. Rachel made it through just fine.
OMG - My daughter is sick and quarantined! I feel so sad that I can not talk to her and give her TLC...it always helps to have Mom's TLC no matter how old we are. Being sick is hard enough in the comfort of home.
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May 15, 2009 at 12am to May 31, 2009 at 11:45pm
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May your daughter be guarded by angels, my best wishes to you and her.
I don't like the news from Iraq. Here Rachel is just days from going to a similar location as a part of the Warrior Transition team and we hear of a soldier going into a facility where mental help is given....he takes out 5 of our finest who are the…
She offered to model the uniform, but I thought the gas mask was enough...
Beauties!~
Oh boy, now I can try to visualize my baby! I am sure this seems surreal to you, Helen......
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- I work in the hospitality industry and live in a beautiful, pristine area of AZ. I like the outdoors and enjoy four seasons. I like to hike, camp, swim and casual bike ride. I take classes at the local community college because I never want to lose my need to learn and explore. I like to interact with positive people and also work a part time business from home. In addition to my Navy daughter, I am a proud mother of a married son living in MD. He and his wife blessed our family with a beautiful boy Aug 2007. I am only sad that there are many miles between the East Coast and AZ!
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I don't like the news from Iraq. Here Rachel is just days from going to a similar location as a part of the Warrior Transition team and we hear of a soldier going into a facility where mental help is given....he takes out 5 of our finest who are there to help him and others. Reality: A Psych Nurse Practioner can be in harms way anywhere....this is just a little too close to "home".
I am reminded of one of my favorite pieces:
By Khalil Gibran 1883-1931
'The Prophet'
Your children are not yo… Continue
I am reminded of one of my favorite pieces:
By Khalil Gibran 1883-1931
'The Prophet'
Your children are not yo… Continue
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- At 8:10am on June 29, 2009,
Helen (Haley's Mom) said…
- How is Rachel? Is she still in Kuwait? When will she be home? How are you holding up?
I am missing my dgt. She won't be back 'til sometime in November.
- At 2:18pm on April 20, 2009,
Cinthia said…
- Hi Patty, I certainly hope they are able to be together for a while, but there are many camps in Kuwait and Chrissie didn't know (or?) was assigned to Camp Buehring upon her arrival. I thought the Camp was small, but it is huge . The pix I receive from her and her friends show narry a blade of green, although it has been rumored that there is a dandelion in one of the landing fields! It is amazing that the camels find something to eat and drink. I got such a kick out of the fast food court in the middle of nothing. Maybe the camels are addicted to burgers, pizza and coffee! Chris likes the various types of nursing there is putting her spare time to good use by taking a couple of Master's courses. They form a tight family unit and give each other great support. Will you see Rachel before she leaves? Love and prayers to you all..
- At 3:54am on April 14, 2009,
Hiromi said…
- Hi Patty,
I get it! I didn't realize the Seals were involved in rescuing the captain of the Maersk Alabama. It makes sense and about time, too. My daughter and son-in-law graduated from Marittime Academy (he in California and she in Texas). They both sailed, so my heart went out to the families. In fact, one of the members of the ship is a classmate of my daughter's from Texas A&M at Galveston. Anyway, now I know it was the Seals that did the job.
- At 12:57am on April 13, 2009,
Hiromi said…
- Hi Patty,
What Seals? I missed something, please clue me in. :)
- At 3:39am on April 6, 2009,
Hiromi said…
- Hi Patty,
The picnic was great. Wish you could have been with us. It was a bit chilly in the morning, but perfect for the DEP kids. They were so polite and sweet. Some of them asked about the Navy for Mom and I told them to let their parents know about the Navy for Mom and Navy for Dads. We had the admin from Navy for Dads at the picnic. Can't wait until you get back down here again. Make it soon so we can get together. Also, if you need a place to stay, you are welcome to stay with me. You know I have plenty of room.
- At 5:43pm on April 5, 2009,
Julie (Cory's mom) said… - Hi Patty: Yes! The picnic went very well. There were over 200 people there...including the DEP group, their parents, recruiters and Navy for Moms! I think everyone had a good time. We waited until after almost everyone had cleared out and then a few of us stayed to pack boxes to send out to deployed sailors...think we packed 8 boxes in all!!!
- At 10:35am on April 4, 2009,
Brenda Sue said… - Sorry it took me so long to respond to your friend request - I've been having computer problems - fixed now!!
- At 3:11am on March 25, 2009,
Hiromi said…
- Hi Patty,
How are you? I hope you are doing well. I see that you are not able to attend the Potluck, we will miss you. I just wanted to say "hello" and to keep in touch. I hope you come down to the Valley soon.
Hiromi
- At 1:45am on March 17, 2009,
Julie (Cory's mom) said…
- Patty: YES! The April 4th potluck is a family event...Rachel's dad is welcome to attend. There's another dad from the Phoenix area who's son is waiting to go into bootcamp who plans to be there.
Does he know that there is now a Navy for Dads site? I think it's just getting off the ground....but he might be interested.
- At 11:00am on February 26, 2009,
Helen (Haley's Mom) said…
- I am in San Diego now. I have kept up with N4Ms using my kid's 'puters. I got WAY behind the week before I left because of working so hard. I will be here a whole week, but it goes so fast, then back at it. My dgt hasn't heard anything else about her possible deployment. She did say that Kuwait will be a great posting for your dgt. She says that you get to wear civilian clothes and go to town!
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