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One of my brides (I was a wedding planner) is an elementary school teacher and her class is going to write letters for our guys! I save her Campbell's soup labels for education too. She teaches at the school my sailors went to!
Hey, the last replies are coming back!! YEAH!!!!!
my son had permission from his recruiter
If you want "latest reply" back leave your name HERE
I dont know how many of you have ever read the blog on my page called Arlington national cemetary ---- but the show that I watched that inspired me to do that at Arlington is back on HBO.
Its called Section 60 and it is such a tear jerker. If you ...
Yeah MalaMama ---- I love the school kids notes, because they seem to love them so much :)
As a group, we would like to adopt a group of sailors and send letters and/or packages.
I think we N4M could make a big difference in some sailors lives if all of us would just write one letter (you can do more if you want)
MalaMama, go here http://www.navyformoms.com/group/masweshiplove and join the group. That will give you the address of this month's adoption. We keep it private so we don't run the risk of it getting into the "wrong" hands. GREAT JOB!
I was just checking out Twitter on Molly's Adopt A Sailor site. I have never twittered before.
Hi! My daughter's middle school wrote thank you notes to soldiers today in honor of Veterans Day and now the teacher wants to know where to send them and of course I thought of this group! Can someone send me an address I can pass along to the tea...
Where's the petition I need to "sign" to bring back the "last reply" link?
I liked it too! This way we can keep track of who's been saying what and just go right to that discussion. How frustrating!
Happy Veteran's Day!!! Please thank your Sailors!! ♥..
OK, who messed with my N4M...I want "latest relpy" back NOW...DARN it....can ya tell i am lazy ass....♥
Dori, maybe he is worried about the special ops fields, has he researched any other jobs? I would agree not to push, but offer information. Also set family guidlines, he has to do something. (ie college, work, find a place to live, pay bills, ect)...
My son sold plasma the whole 14 months he was in the dep program. Just make sure you are hydrated well and eat good food, you do not want to get anemic befor or during bootcamp. :)
Its missing for me too ---and also the follow button has moved to the top.
Must be an upgrade to N4M ---I have to say I really dont like it. at least the last reply being gone :( That makes this harder ----
Watch to see if Elle asks for comments -...
HUGS AND TEARS ----- Lyn Lyn Lyn thank you so much for coordinating this and for working so hard on this for months. HUGS to each and everyone of you who has sewed and worked their little fingers to the bones for our troops.
And most of all HUGs t...
We made it to 250 scarfs. If we have more than that, I have no doubt that the Chaplain will find homes for them. Thank you to everyone who is helping with this project.
Lori, congrats on your son's promotion!!!! Happy Veteran's Day to all veterans in all branches of the military!!!! Thank You!!!!
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North Dakota
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"if there is any secret to this life i live, this is it: the sound of what cannot be seen sings within everything that can. and there is nothing more to it than that."
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I sometimes wake in the early morning
and listen to the soft breathing of my
children and I think to myself, this is
one thing I will never regret and I carry
that quiet with me all day long.
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- It was positive and maturing. Our relationship has grown stronger.
Steve's Mom's Blog
1 year down, 19 to go
Steve reaches his year mark this week, and I wanted to write this witty, funny blog. I wanted to recap all this Navy "Stuff". Things I learned and unlearned. Red, white and blue hoooyaaaa and everything. Having come onto this site just days after it hit the net, I wanted to thank the amazing, strong women I have grown to love, who walk through this journey together. But I am stumped.
so thank you ladies, (you know who you are) it is an honor to grow up with you :P
here are a couple of things o… Continue
so thank you ladies, (you know who you are) it is an honor to grow up with you :P
here are a couple of things o… Continue
Posted on September 2, 2009 at 2:30pm — 10 Comments
home at last, God rest his soul
http://pow.scherr-usa.us/Speicher.htm
Speicher was flying an F/A-18 Hornet fighter when he was shot down over western Iraq, 100 miles west of Baghdad, on the night of January 17, 1991, the first night of Operation Desert S… Continue
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USS North Dakota
It's a peak at the beginning stages of the USS North Dakota...
This is the first image released by the U.S. Navy of the under construction USS North Dakota.
This is a new mechanism to deliver cruise missiles.
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Posted on July 1, 2009 at 1:06pm — 2 Comments
on msn messenger dave_and_shell@hotmail.com
Maybe I didn't solve any of the world's problems today
but I did try to conduct my life in such a way That I did not add to them.
If I should come out ahead at the end of this game called Life
It won't be because of my fancy style or that I knew how to play it so well But more because I just kept getting up and plodding along
Till the world finally just got tired of knocking me down.
If it's just a game that we play before we leave this earth for the Heavens above, then surely the one who wins is the one who learns how to have a life full of living and a Heart full of Love. For you just can't empty a Heart full of Love.
Maybe I didn't solve any of the world's problems today
but I did try to conduct my life in such a way That I did not add to them.
If I should come out ahead at the end of this game called Life
It won't be because of my fancy style or that I knew how to play it so well But more because I just kept getting up and plodding along
Till the world finally just got tired of knocking me down.
If it's just a game that we play before we leave this earth for the Heavens above, then surely the one who wins is the one who learns how to have a life full of living and a Heart full of Love. For you just can't empty a Heart full of Love.
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- At 1:38pm on November 11, 2009,
Steve's Mom said… - Liberty’s Call
by Roger W Hancock
American flag flies so proud,
flying free, reminding all.
Enjoy American freedom,
financed by liberty’s price.
Sacrifice of founding fathers;
casualties of men today.
Men in military serve,
maintaining freedom, you enjoy.
Assignment matters not at all,
whatever service, duty calls.
Danger within the fire-fight,
or support of those who do.
Women sign to serve as well,
nurturing our liberties.
Families of those who serve,
pay a price in fear and dread.
Enjoy today the liberty,
guardianship of those who serve.
American flag flying proud,
freely prompting liberty’s call.
- At 11:46pm on November 5, 2009,
Navy for Moms Admin said… - For this weeks Navy Week events? No :( I don't get to jump in on that fun stuff!
- At 8:59am on November 1, 2009,
Anna Colleen LaSalle said… - hope you get better soon.... GIANT hugs!
- At 6:30pm on October 2, 2009,
Steve's Mom said…
- Please be gentle with yourself and others.
We are all children of chance,
And none can say why some fields blossom
While others lay brown beneath the harvest sun.
Take hope that your season will come.
Share the joy of those whose season is at hand.
Care for those around you.
Look past your differences.
Their dreams are no less than yours,
Their choices in life no more easily made.
And give.
Give in any way you can.
Give in every way you can.
Give whatever you possess.
Give from your heart.
To give is to love.
To withhold is to wither.
Care less for the size of your harvest
than for how it is shared,
And your life will have meaning
And your heart will have peace
- At 1:26am on October 1, 2009,
Barbara's Page said… 
Myspace Thursday Graphics
Barbara
- At 2:38pm on September 20, 2009,
Brenda Sue said… - What's up with the bugs????
- At 2:09pm on September 20, 2009,
Steve's Mom said…
- At 4:03pm on September 19, 2009,
Steve's Mom said…
- You always hear the usual stories of pennies on the sidewalk being good luck, gifts from angels, etc. This is the first time I've ever heard this twist on the story. Gives you something to think about.
Several years ago, a friend of mine and her husband were invited to spend the weekend at the husband's employer's home. My friend, Arlene, was nervous about the weekend.. The boss was very wealthy, with a fine home on the waterway, and cars costing more than her house.
The first day and evening went well, and Arlene was delighted to have this rare glimpse into how the very wealthy live... The husband's employer was quite generous as a host, and took them to the finest restaurants. Arlene knew she would never have the opportunity to indulge in this kind of extravagance again, so was enjoying herself immensely..
As the three of them were about to enter an exclusive restaurant that evening, the boss was walking slightly ahead of Arlene and her husband.. He stopped suddenly, looking down on the pavement for a long, silent moment..
Arlene wondered if she was supposed to pass him. There was nothing on the ground except a single darkened penny that someone had dropped, and a few cigarette butts Still silent, the man reached down and picked
up the penny.
He held it up and smiled, then put it in his pocket as if he had found a great treasure. How absurd! What need did this man have for a single penny? Why would he even take the time to stop and pick it up?
Throughout dinner, the entire scene nagged at her. Finally, she could stand it no longer. She casually mentioned that her daughter once had a coin collection, and asked if the penny he had found had been of some value..
A smile crept across the man's face as he reached into his pocket for the penny and held it out for her to see. She had seen many pennies before! What was the point of this?
"Look at it." He said. "Read what it says.." She read the words " United States of America "
"No, not that; read further."
"One cent?" "No, keep reading."
"In God we Trust ?" "Yes!" "And?"
"And if I trust in God, the name of God is holy, even on a coin. Whenever I find a coin I see that inscription. It is
written on every single United States coin, but we never seem to notice it! God drops a message right in front of me telling me to trust Him? Who am I to pass it by? When I see a coin, I pray, I stop to see if my trust IS in God at that moment.. I pick the coin up as a response to God; that I do trust in Him. For a short time, at least, I cherish it as if it were gold. I think it is God's way of starting a conversation with me. Lucky for me, God is patient and pennies are plentiful!
When I was out shopping today, I found a penny on the sidewalk. I stopped and picked it up, and realized that I had been worrying and fretting in my mind about things I cannot change. I read the words, "In God We Trust ," and had to laugh. Yes, God, I get the message.
It seems that I have been finding an inordinate number of pennies in the last few months, but then, pennies are plentiful! And, God is patient..
- At 7:16pm on August 30, 2009,
Anna Colleen LaSalle said…
- Hi, dear. email me for colors for crocheted bears, either babies or cheerleaders are my best so give school colors or their fav. colors and how many girls do you have?
annacolleenlasalle@yahoo.com
- At 5:27pm on August 16, 2009,
Barbara's Page said…
- Dear Shell,
How are you doing? How's your temperatures where you live? Ours have been escalating! UGH! I keep asking if it's Fall yet? HAHAH!
The first day with the hearing aide, was really adjusting to it. I did good yesterday and today. My husband and I went out to dinner, I didn't have to ask him to repeat anything.HAHA!
I asked my older daughter and my girlfriend to call me. I was able to hear them. I left a message for Kim to call.
TV I can hear a little. I'm still playing with the volume control on the hearing aide. This is all so exciting, being able to hear more things. Still can't hear the birds sing in the early morning yet.
So how is everything on your side of the map? HAHA!
Oh let me ask you. One Boot Camp mom informed me that she found out that the graduation packages are discontinued. That the moms have to download their passes for graduation. What web stie they down load from, I don't know. I have checked on several Navy web site, but I can't find an e-mial address to write to confirm this.
Do you know anything about this.?
I'll let you get going. STay cool if you can,
Take care and God bless,
Barbara
- At 11:40pm on August 7, 2009,
Barbara's Page said…
- Dear Shell,
My long lost friend, I missed you! What a wonderful surprise about Steve homing home. How's he doing?
I'm doing good, can't complain. I have some nice things coming up for me. Next Friday, I'm expecting to have a hearing aide for my left ear! HAhA! It'll be so nice to hear again. Also, My right ear is being evaluated for a hearing device implant. So I'm all excited over this. I've been deaf to hard of hearing for two years now, so this is exciting for me.
Kim has been doing good. Her ship is doing another test run cruise this week. She said she might drive home for Labor Day weekend.
I'll let you get going. I'm so glad you popped in to say "hi"! HAHA! It's always good to hear from you.
Take care and God bless,
Your friend,
Barbara
- At 2:28am on August 2, 2009,
Barbara's Page said…
- Dear Shell,
How's my long lost friend?
Myspace Thinking of You Comments
Barbara
- At 9:06pm on July 29, 2009,
Sues said… - Thinking about you and the kids. Hope it's all good.
- At 1:55pm on July 29, 2009,
diane {Shawns mom} said… - http://www.navyformoms.com/profile/Barb846
Whoohoo ND mom on board
- At 3:29pm on July 28, 2009,
diane {Shawns mom} said…
- OH and I am leaving the 3400 comment...am I special
- At 3:28pm on July 28, 2009,
diane {Shawns mom} said…
- OK, now I know where you are hanging out
ON your page!!!
♥
- At 11:27am on July 27, 2009,
Steve's Mom said…
- At 11:26am on July 27, 2009,
Steve's Mom said…
- At 11:25am on July 27, 2009,
Steve's Mom said…
- At 11:16am on July 27, 2009,
Steve's Mom said…
- Even though I clutch my blanket and growl when the alarm rings. Thank you, Lord, that I can hear. There are many who are deaf.
Even though I keep my eyes closed against the morning light as long as possible. Thank you, Lord , that I can see. Many are blind.
Even though I huddle in my bed and put off rising. Thank you, Lord, that I have the strength to rise. There are many who are bedridden.
Even though the first hour of my day is hectic, when socks are lost, toast is burned, tempers are short, and my children are so loud.
Thank you, Lord, for my family. There are many who are lonely.
Even though our breakfast table never looks like the picture in magazines and the menu is at times unbalanced.
Thank you, Lord, for the food we have. There are many who are hungry.
Even though the routine of my job often is monotonous.. Thank you, Lord, for the opportunity to work. There are many who have no job.
Even though I grumble and bemoan my fate from day to day and wish my circumstances were not so modest.
Thank you, Lord, for life.
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