I got a wonderful call from my son tonight. He was supposed to test for his promotion in March but was told a couple of months ago that he could test early. So with only a few days to study (and no books), he borrowed some books and took the test. Afterwards he said he wasn't sure how he did. I told him to remember he didn't get much notice and if he didn't pass, he could always try again in March. But pass he did and is now Petty Officer 3rd Class. I'm so proud of him.
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Added by Lisa in Michigan on November 19, 2008 at 10:12pm —
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All I want for Christmas...how often have we finished that sentence with a selfish request. All I want for Christmas is a new washer, a big screen tv, new clothes, jewelry,
my sailor home. It's not meant to be again this year. When he called Friday he said "Mom, we won't be home for Christmas, Kandas's leave was denied so I cancelled mine." "I understand, I said, we will just leave the decorations up again for as long as it takes and celebrate Christmas when you get here." We talked awhil…
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Added by Lisa in Michigan on October 28, 2008 at 7:03pm —
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I've added a new group titled "Poetry". There is so much writing talent on here. I thought we could use a place to showcase all the poems. Feel free to post your poems on the group page.
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Added by Lisa in Michigan on October 26, 2008 at 11:50am —
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I've read so many blogs about "the box" and just thought of something that might help moms with children in DEP. Before your child leaves for boot camp, how about asking them to write you a note to include in the box when they send it home. Those 3 little lines that come with the form letter we get in the beginning are so precious. We all live for their letters when they are in boot camp. If they could send a note with the box, it wouldn't feel so final and impersonal. If they place the note in…
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Added by Lisa in Michigan on July 26, 2008 at 10:08am —
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What a wonderful end to a week that started out so bad. First there was the funeral of my brother-in-law then a desperate phone call from my son. I had sent him a package with his birth certificate, his dad's and my wedding rings, and a letter to the happy couple. On Wednesday, he still hadn't gotten the package. I went to our post office and was informed the package had been delivered to my son's base on Monday. Upon checking, the package was no where to be found. I was more concerned with the…
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Added by Lisa in Michigan on July 18, 2008 at 9:08pm —
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Sadly, it is my turn to ask for prayers for my family. This has been a very rough week. My husband’s oldest brother was just released from the hospital on Monday. We almost lost him. He was admitted in a diabetic coma on the 3rd of July. He is now on insulin and seems to be doing okay. But on Thursday, my husband’s baby brother passed away. He was only 48, healthy and this was totally unexpected. Due to all the stress, on Friday, his sister was admitted to the hospital after suffering a nervous…
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Added by Lisa in Michigan on July 13, 2008 at 8:50am —
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A few days ago, my son called me at work. He said “I’m going to ask her to marry me.” I said “I’m a little busy now, can you call back in a half hour?” I wasn’t busy at all. I NEEDED that half hour to catch my breath.
When he called back, I asked him the normal questions…“are you in love with her?”, “what makes her special?”, “are you crazy?” Okay, I didn’t voice the last question. Let me explain… First of all, I have never met my future daughter in law. They met in boot camp. They are stationed…
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Added by Lisa in Michigan on July 6, 2008 at 11:15pm —
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My father and my brother were Navy men. They had their share of sailor stories. But now that I'm a Navy mom, the story I remember most is the one my mom told me many years ago. My brother "Gary" is 17 years older than me so I was very young when he joined the Navy. He was the oldest of 6 children, the first to leave home and my mom (I'm sure now) cried many tears because she missed him so. Gary had been gone, out to sea for a very long time. Mom had no idea when she would see him again. One day…
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Added by Lisa in Michigan on June 30, 2008 at 8:21pm —
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If you haven't read Janice's blog with this same title, you are missing out on one of the most beautiful pieces of patriotic music I've ever heard. It is sung by high school and elementary choirs and dedicated to our troops. What great kids! I really recommend this site. But get your tissues out. I know we've all cried a million tears but a few more doesn't hurt.
Thanks Janice!
http://www.greatdanepromilitary.com/Battle%20Hymn/index.htm
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Added by Lisa in Michigan on June 30, 2008 at 5:50pm —
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Little White Lie
Some days are worse than others
This one has been very long
I’m really missing my sailor
People keep asking what is wrong
I’ve learned to say “allergies”
Because that they understand
It also explains the weepy eyes
And the tissue in my hand
But I’ve found a place where I can go
And let my tears flow free
Where I can find day or night
A thousand moms like me
So I lie when people ask because
When my day of work is done
I know I can share my feelings with
My wonderful Navy Moms
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Added by Lisa in Michigan on June 25, 2008 at 6:53pm —
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Julie_Kyle's proud mom is missing and I'm missing her. I cannot imagine the devastation they are facing right now. I visited the Iowa mom's group and it is very empty. I visited an Iowa mom's page and it is quiet. I know God is in Iowa, holding onto all of them. And I am praying very hard for them. Please keep Iowa in your prayers.
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Added by Lisa in Michigan on June 21, 2008 at 11:06am —
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My husband and I attended my first hoe-down this afternoon. There were dance instructors teaching the ladies how to line dance. I watched them for awhile. It looked so easy and the other women looked so graceful. I told my husband, “I’m gonna try that!” I gave it my best shot but kept finding myself facing the wrong direction. The other ladies were chanting.
Heel, toe, kick
Shuffle, shuffle, bounce
Quarter turn half turn
Shuffle, shuffle, bounce
But alas, I’m a Navy Mom, I was chanting
Left, lef…
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Added by Lisa in Michigan on June 14, 2008 at 10:37pm —
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I just sent the third box of "stuff" to my sailor. The first one was stuff he wanted, the second was stuff he wanted plus a couple of extra things I thought he might need, and today was more stuff he wanted and lots of stuff I thought he could use. He asked for his headphones for his guitar which I already shipped to him. My husband suggested we include some earplugs and a note that said "Just give these to your roommates and tell them to zip it!" I hope he gets a smile out of that one. But that…
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Added by Lisa in Michigan on May 27, 2008 at 7:44pm —
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I was thinking about how some blogs start off with a mom sharing some wisdom and then it goes in an entirely different direction. This is one of my favorites. I was talking about keeping our children safe and it ended up with talk of "slimy" ex-husbands. I wanted to bring it forward for everyone to enjoy. Aren't Navy Mom's Hillarious?
Just when I thought I taught him everything he needs to know to stay safe, my son told me this story. It seems he and another sailor went for a drive and…
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Added by Lisa in Michigan on May 19, 2008 at 10:00pm —
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It doesn't get any easier. My son has finished A-school and has been at his new command for a month now. I had some questions to ask him and called him 2 days ago. I left a message on his phone. He still hasn't called me back and now I find myself thinking all kinds of bad thing have happened. Maybe he's sick or hurt. Maybe he's missing. But maybe he is just too busy or having too much fun to call. Maybe I'll calm down and remember he is all grown up. I can't keep bothering him by calling right?…
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Added by Lisa in Michigan on May 17, 2008 at 11:07pm —
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