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Comment by Vickyrun on February 8, 2010 at 2:50pm

Congrats to the Saints!

Comment by Vickyrun on February 5, 2010 at 6:11pm

I am waiting to see if Chrissy's new bf last more than six months.

Comment by Anna on February 4, 2010 at 9:12pm

When Catherine first started talking about wanting to get married to this guy within the year, I explained to her our opinion of 1) being too young, and 2) not dating for a long enough period of time. She agreed with my viewpoints but said that she knew she was the right decision. I knew that I couldn't make them wait and I told her that as well. I also had a nice talk with the both of them about marriage being alot of joy but also alot of work. I told them that too many times couples throw in the towel when things start getting tough and said I wanted them to promise to always work at their marriage. He said he wanted to have a marriage last as long as hubby and I. He's seen his parents go through three divorces between the two of them and he doesn't ever want to go that route. I think they have some smarts about them, now I'll just pray that they make it successful!!!! It's cute - her twin sister doesn't even have a boyfriend!! She is very, very picky!!!!

Comment by DC - G'mother of My Fav Sailor on February 4, 2010 at 7:55pm

I find all the discussion about relationships interesting. I do feel that unfortunately many young people today to not really get to know each other before they are in a relationship, which sometimes leads to marriage, perhaps too quickly. Then when things get difficult they are not willing to do the hard work to keep it going. I married young (19) and my husband and I are coming up on our 50th anniversary. We have had our ups and downs but we have worked hard to work through the downs and spent time enjoying the ups. We knew each other for two years before we started dating, dated for a year and then I spent three years in Europe with my parents. In addition, we were engaged for almost a year before we got married ... yes all before 20. I would not recommend that but it can work. For one thing we have very similar interests and like to talk to each other.

V. is open with me about her boyfriends and she knows when I have reservations. She dated one young man while in college and when she broke up with him, she called me first ... she knew she wouldn't want to tell me she had changed her mind since she knew I was not crazy about him. She started dating another sailor while in P'cola and, although I don't know him, I'm not sorry she is heading off to Japan while he is in Jax. If it is meant to be, it will be.

Comment by Anna on February 4, 2010 at 6:39pm

NavyMom,
Thank you!!! And happy anniversary!!!!

Comment by Anna on February 4, 2010 at 5:18pm

Well after having the nice long talk with the young man the other night, he called and talked to Catherine's dad and asked permission to marry our daughter. Last night he took her to the top of the Seattle space needle and dropped on one knee. He told his Chief yesterday that he needed some time off to propose and the Chief gave him the day off!!! When she got home after work she found he had strung a red ribbon throughout their little apartment around a bottle of champagne, red roses, and a fancy dress of hers and left a note saying to get dressed up he was taking her out to dinner. He was out getting the ring at that time!! It was all so romantic - who couldn't fall in love with a guy like that!!! I pray all their dreams come through and they have a good life together.

Comment by Vickyrun on February 4, 2010 at 1:22pm

When Chrissy's 1st got married at 19, it was that way, I knew I couldn't talk her out of it so went along with it. She didn't want my help planning the wedding.
When she got divorced I said you were just too young to get married and she asked me "Why didn't you talk me out of it" and I just laughed. I find with my adult children it is best not to give advice unless asked.
Now her and her ex are fighting over custody of their son. I just hope they can put their differences in the past and do what is best for him. ~ Vicky

Comment by Anna on February 3, 2010 at 7:37pm

Cindy22,
That is so sad - I am so sorry for your sister. I would hate to loose a relationship with any of our children but especially one of my daughters.

I appreciate hearing the stories of you other moms who went through this. I agree that if we were to say no they would just go ahead with their plans anyway. They are old enough and I guess the military does teach them independence. I think it will work out for my daughter and the good thing is that I do like the young man she is in love with.

KTSNavyMom,
Interestingly enough - being able to stay together is one of the topics that they brought up awhile ago, that if they are married when Catherine's turn for new orders comes around they would take that into consideration. But she also knows that isn't the case all the time. You can be married and still not be stationed together so I don't think that is a prevailing reason for them.

Kim,
Your daughter wasn't in the Navy at the time she met the boy? I'm really glad that she realized it wasn't right for her before she got married.

Comment by KTSNavymom Kathy on February 3, 2010 at 5:57pm

Wait until your daughter says but we have to be married if we want to be stationed together!! My Daughter is 22 and already married she met her hubby in A school. They both managed to get stationed in Naples Italy together right out of A school, she called me up 1 day and said I'm engaged I said you are only 19, she said yes but mom we have to get married if we want to stay stationed together, I said that's no reason to get married she said but we love each other, I said OK. I was like your too young, she said but I love Him, to make a long story short they have been married for 2 years now LOL and are very happy together and they make a cute couple!! The bad thing was she was in Italy me in CA. so guess who got to do all the wedding planning good old mommy, thank god for the internet and email we would of never made it without it!!

Comment by Anna on February 3, 2010 at 4:13pm

It does get confusing sometimes!! There are several groups I follow and some Moms I know on multiple groups. Then there are some I only talk to on one group or another. I really need to keep notes sometimes!!!!!

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