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Our sailors are now in "A" school - let's share!!
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Comment by Mary (Chris' mom) on January 29, 2009 at 11:59am
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Amen! And our sailors are lucky to have moms who not only support each other but care about them as is evident by all the comments. I feel the same as you, Ben's Gram, Christopher has so far not had any major problems (as long as I don't send Skittles) and other than a cold has been healthy since he began. I did worry while he was a bc because a few weeks into the summer last year he came down with strep throat and mono that put him on total bedrest for the biggest part of 6 weeks. I was so afraid the would have a recurrance while he was there. But he came out with an ear infection and chest cold which he went to medicals to have checked soon after he got to VA. He seems fine now.
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Yes I do know Joanne. I am glad that you do bring back to mind for us that it's not only guys out there making the sacrifices but our lovely women as well. Thank you for the reminder!
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Good morning everyone. I'm so lucky that everyone enjoyed (though maybe tearfully) the prayer. It was sent to me a couple of weeks ago from a mom whose son's ship is very close to the Middle East area. I am constantly praying for his safety and for his family to have strength and comfort. I too cried (and still do) when I read it. Joanne, I'm sorry. I copied it as I got it, which was in the male gender but you change it to fit your needs and we will be praying for you daughter as well as all the other women who serve. Every prayer prayed is meant to help all.
Y'all have a good day!
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Judy, I'm still waiting to hear the end of the story as well! I'll let you knoe the conclusion when I hear it.
LOL, It's a wonder Your Chris does not have some real problems! All the drama of having to suffer with someone else's box! I hope the lunch was good! Was it Ninja Turtles by chance? My Chris would have pushed Mathew off a bridge for taking anything TMNT. He dreamed of being Donatello! Ooops! Don't tell him I said that publicly! He'd deny it and let you know in a hurry that all along he wanted to be Tommy the Green Power Ranger who became the white ranger after a few years! lol Gosh, it's been forever since I thought about all of that!
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So true Cheryl about making the choice to know when to help and when to back away. Thank you for your kind words. My prayers are with you and Tyler both as always.
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Hey Cheryl I just saw where you've joined us finally! So glad you were finally able to get it to work!
Judy, I've got one that's not as good as you not recognizing your Chris but it will get a laugh or two. It's actually a serious issue but I think it was a bit humorous.
On Monday I sent a box to DN with some clothes for my Chris. He had asked for jeans, running shorts, running shirts and polo shirts. I had found a deal at Wal-Mart the day before on Skittles candy. I got one of the large movie theater size boxes and thought I'd surprise Chris by putting them in the box with the clothes. I also stuck some more Ramen noodles in. Today he called and said the box was at the school but that he couldn't open it until he called home and found out the contents of the package. I started throught the list in my mind and as I called things out he began loudly repeating the list. I said one pair of jeans ( he repated it), two polo shirts (repeated), 2, no 3 running shirts, a box of Skittles, 3 pks of Maruchans, oh and 2 pairs of running shorts. He said anything else? I said, "Oh yeah an index card telling you I couldn't fit one running shirt in but I squished in at the last minute". He said, "What did you say about Skittles"? "I said, I sent a box." He said Oh and all of a sudden the line went dead. I'm thinking security does not like Skittles...or anything else that rattles when the box is moved.
It was a serious thing but I could just picture all these people looking at this box kind of passing it off to each other. "Here you open it", "No go ahead you open it". Then finding out they were afraid of Skittles. I'm really glad they are so cautious. It could have been a bad thing but at the same time...I couldn't help but laugh. Let this be a message to all moms don't send Skittles!!!
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Laura, I got an email from a mom earlier today who says she believes her son is just homesick but he wants separation! He's talking trying to get an honorable discharge! He is still on hold waiting for classes and I suppose is more or less wandering around during the day. If you find a way to motivate please let me know so I can pass it on to her. Also any prayers for her and her son will be very much appreciated.
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Congratulations Laura on your soon to be sailor! I hope you and he both enjoy his new life.
Lisa, I hope you enjoy your son being home with you. I can't wait for Chris to get through the first round of school so he can come home. I envy you right now but I'll feel as happy come the end of April. ~ :-)
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Yeah, sorry Joanne, forgot to address the comment to you. Glad you are feeling better.
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It's coming down a cold rain but there's a fire in the fireplace. It's a good day to be laid off. Are you over your peanut butter syndrome?
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