My Husband has moved on..I miss him dearly, may he rest in peace. I love you Kirk!!

On the am of 11/13/09, I woke to my husband not feeling well. I called 911,and the ambulance took him to the hospital. You all know where this is going. Yes, he did not make it, he had suffered a severe ruptured blood vessel in his brain. I called the Red Cross to get word to my sailor, and they were great. Due to all the flooding in Norfolk, my sailor had to drive to Newport News to find a flight. Once he arrived there he found that there were no flights available til the next morning. A wonder… Continue

It is Labor Day and I have been in Orlando since the 1st...I have been staying with my best friend and sista..Navy Mom Lynne and her family..On the 4th my Sailor arrived, it was the first time I have seen him since January 1st...We have had an amazing time, and my heart is aching today because my sailor is leaving to head back to his base, and tomorrow I will have to say good bye to my sista...We have managed to do many fun and exciting things in this short trip we have had together, and I am lo… Continue

In 18 days I will be flying into Orlando and meeting up with my sista from another mista, and finally meeting another wonderful Navy Mom, who I have chatted with for a year. Then in 20 days I will get to hug my Sailor again for the first time since Christmas. It seems like so long ago. I am so anxious to get there and it feels like waiting for PIR all over again. Even though we will only have 3 nights and 4 days together, I know we will make every second count. Can't wait to see you again Lynne,… Continue

I got the call yesterday that my sailor is finally classing up. He will begin classes next Tuesday and has a tentative grad date of October 9th. Some know it has been a long wait, since he PIR'd 11/14/08. It is hard to believe he will be in almost a year. Considering he has been on hold for most of his career thus far, he is doing great. He has kept a positive and upbeat additude. He is hoping to go to California, Hawaii, or Virginia...I don't care as long as he is happy.There are many opportuni… Continue

It has been 170 days since D has graduated from boot camp. From being on medical hold, to being disqualified from the program he had dreamed of and worked hard for, to relcassing to Aviation Tech, taking 5 weeks of ATT classes, and being on hold yet again, he is finally in Pensacola for A-school. Who knows how long he will set on hold. He says he is just happy to be in Florida. He has many friends and his second family there waiting for him. He has been patient. I can't believe it has been 8 mon… Continue

The official orders have come in, and D will be leaving on the 30th to head to Pensacola. His birthday is tomorrow the 19th, what a great present for him. We are sooooo excited! D is anxious to see all his friends that are there waiting for him. It has been along time coming. There will be yet another hold for him, but he does not care," I will be in Florida" as he keeps saying. Thanks to all my mommas that have been here for us these long 5 months. Sharing your stories of your sailors have made… Continue

The time is coming that D is finishing up with ATT. He says he will comp on Monday. He is hoping to be on his way to Pensacola on the 15th. We will not get too excited about the move until the official orders come in. He really wants to get there for his 19th birthday on the 19th. He has had some ups and downs, but seems to be in better spirits, knowing that it is getting closer to him seeing all the people that are in Florida waiting for him. I want to thank all my wonderful Navy Moms, you know… Continue

I got the call from my sailor today that he is finally classing up. He will start his ATT classes before he heads to A-school in Pensacola. This has been along wait, more so for me than him I think. He sounded so excited on the phone when he called. All he has talked about was getting to Florida, to catch up with his friends that are already there, and new ones that he will meet, he is also anxious to see his Momma Lynne, and lil Bro Trev, again. Keep your fingers, and toes crossed that he makes… Continue

We got the news yesterday, that the medical waiver that D was wating for from Pensacola, got denied, meaning he is disqualified from the SAR Program. His dreams were taken away from him by one persons decision. After seeing several other medical professionals outside of the Navy, and in the Navy all of them agreed that the medical condition D had when he was younger was no longer an issue, yet somehow after bootcamp he was flagged for yet one more waiver. That was the final decision to take away… Continue

My Sailor arrived yesterday 12/24/08. He looked tired, but amazing. Only a few people knew he was coming home, so what a surprise for many that have seen him. He called his grandparents this morning, and had them convinced he was still in Chicago. Once they arrived for dinner, my sailor opended the door, and surprised them. It was great to see the look on their faces when they saw him standing there, when it had been just 20 minutes early he was talking to them, telling them he was on the train… Continue