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Anyone with a Sailor on USS Abe Lincoln

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Share feelings with others that have a sailor on the USS Abe Lincoln CVN 72

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Comment by Kim (Ethan's Mom) on May 10, 2010 at 10:41pm: Hugs to you dolly! You are an amazing woman and I pray blessings for you! Your story touched my heart and never apologize for what you say when it cones from the heart. God is my strength and when I think of all he has gotten me thru, I am humbled that He chose me for the task.

Comment by Marty Mc on May 10, 2010 at 6:13pm: Sailormom- I got a "before Mother's Day" email in obedience to his Dad's email that said as "loud" as possible...don't forget your mom on Mother's Day. Altho it came as a result of a not so subtle prod...I was still grateful. Hope that doesn't sound too pitiful & door-mattish. Sometimes, you just have to really let it go, whether you want to or not. I can relate to your pain. We've had a lot of kicks thrown our way this year. I don't expect ANYthing anymore, it makes me too crazy. Hang in there. I believe everyone when they say it will get better...

Comment by Marty Mc on May 10, 2010 at 12:18pm: Ok, I'm sort of lost, but I don't want to back-track & try & figure out what happened... I have sort of a dumb question. When they fill out their "chits" (?) do they have to say where they are going? What if they don't go where they say they're going? The reason I ask, is I have a feeling our address is being "used". I miss my child, but I don't want to be implicated in a "chitty" lie.

Comment by Kim (Ethan's Mom) on May 10, 2010 at 7:04am: Lynn, my shout out was on the 2nd page (pg 9), I had to search it out and then when I emailed Ethan, I told him where it was at.

I'm glad you ladies are finding partners for the pillowcases. My daughters' boyfriend is Air Force and is leaving for the sandbox next week and she wants to make pillowcases for his group. 75 of them! So I have to get those finished first before I start on my son's squadron. I will be searching out yard sales for fabric and asking my friends to do the same.

You all have a great day! I gotta get ready for work. There is someone in OKC wanting a snickers and a diet coke! I fill vending machines and those are our best sellers! haha

Comment by Kim (Ethan's Mom) on May 9, 2010 at 8:30pm: My son emailed me, said the line for the phone was outrageous. Said he didn't have time to wait and would check again after he finished working. He said he loved me and wished me a happy mother's day. I miss him a lot too! I didn't cry at all today until I got his email. He is such a sweet young man and I can still feel the last hug I got from him! He said some of the guys were counting down the days until they get home and he told them that I was planning on sending them pillowcases and stuff for their cruise. lol I think he is excited about their reaction to the pillowcases. I sure love him!

Comment by Sue-Pillowcase lady on May 9, 2010 at 7:17pm: I got a couple of emails.

Comment by Kim (Ethan's Mom) on May 9, 2010 at 10:22am: GQ is general quarters and rack is their bunk. I'm pretty sure on the GQ but can't be positive. Maybe they were first in line for the computers. I ask stuff and haven't really gotten the answers from my sailor. I get most on N4M

Comment by Kim (Ethan's Mom) on May 9, 2010 at 8:11am: dolly you crack me up! I'm reading along and then you post about old refrigerator taste. haha It just came out of no where. I love it! Being blonde, my mind works like that a bunch!!!

Happy Mother's Day to all you ladies!! I pray it is a blessed day for you!

I received an email from my sailor last night and he is going to try calling this afternoon. Can't wait!

Sue, Little Ray and your family is in my prayers!

Comment by navywife<3 on May 9, 2010 at 12:44am: Happy mothers day to all you navy moms!! I know all your saliors appriciate you so much I know my husband is sooo grateful for his mom!

Comment by Sue-Pillowcase lady on May 8, 2010 at 11:32pm: yes you are right ladies. thank you. here are the 3 "Rays" and a Ben. haha. taken last summer and Ben met his 1/s brother and his family for the 1st time. As I said, it's a really long story. off to bed, I am beat/.