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A group for mutual support while our sailors are working their way through BUDS.
Members: 17
Latest Activity: Mar 15, 2017
Discussion Forum
Tissue holder, anyone?
Started by Icantrunfromheretothemailbox. Last reply by Icantrunfromheretothemailbox Jun 20, 2011. 15 Replies 0 Likes
I LOVE reading everyone's stories about graduation! At this point in "our" training, my eyes tear up just even thinking about the possibility of graduation! (Please, Lord!) I also love my embroidery…Continue
Polo (shirt), anyone?
Started by Icantrunfromheretothemailbox. Last reply by Rachel (SO Mom) May 6, 2011. 2 Replies 0 Likes
Along the same line as the tissue holder, I made this for myself and then thought perhaps another Mom might like one! Sometimes I sew for the Dominican Nuns so I have a whole bunch of shirts ready to…Continue
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Comment by CherylB on July 26, 2010 at 3:58am
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Goof morning. We got a call from sailor last night and he told us that two of the guys got jumped and beat up pretty bad off base. This is so sad that our men and woman are serving their country so we can all live in a free country and this is what jerks do. I am so sorry to start the day out this way.....I am just so mad. I sure hope those young men are ok and are able to continue on with their journey...1 guy is a lot worse than the other....I have no names just that little bit of info.
I hope you all have a good day and I will give air hugs and kisses to all your sailors while I am there this weekend!!!
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I guess everything must be going well for everyone since it is quiet here. Talked to my Sailor yesterday and he said it was one tuff week. They were worked pretty hard!! I am going to go visit next weekend. Anyone have any suggestions as to where to eat or what to do??? Any help would be appreciated!! Thanks
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Comment by ProudFamily on July 13, 2010 at 11:55pm
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Praying for your guys this week.
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so it does......must have been a tough day.
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Comment by tinkerbell on July 9, 2010 at 12:11pm
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Prayers for 2 8 3!
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Just started reading The Finishing School by Dick Couch.... Explains a lot...
It follows The Warrior Elite....
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Bearsnavymom so glad he will have so many great adventures awaiting him!
What is he going to be doing?
I got my plane ticket and I will be seeing D the weekend of July 30th! I can't wait to get a big ole hug from him....it seems like forever since I have had one! I know I will see some of his friends but I only know last names so if you PM me and let me know I will try to do my best to see or at least ask about them.
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Illi D said he talked to your son the other day and told him we were going to lunch so I guess we had better plan it soon. LOL I will be back in town tomorrow so give me a call soon and we can plan it.
Have a great day all :) Hope the rest of this Phase goes smoothly....what am I saying....hope the rest of the training...period...goes smoothly!!
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OH Bears mom sorry he is still waiting. I sure do wish him well. D said he saw him the week before last. I hope he gets what he wants. What does he want? I hope things are going better for you as well. Your a great mama chin up lady!! (((HUGS)))
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Comment by AngiePNMx2 on June 19, 2010 at 9:31am
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To Class 283 and their families!! HUGS to all...Angie My sailor will be there soon!
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