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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 ProudFamily on June 15, 2010 at 8:01am
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I just went back and read all the posts for class 281 during HW. (begins around page 65). You will get through it!
Dear Father, Thank you for these wonderful families who are supporting each other and their boys through prayer and words. Thank you for the sunshine on the West Coast. Use it to warm the boys’ bodies and use your spirit to warm their minds and hearts. Provide strength when their arms feel like they are giving out... provide solid legs when they feel as if they can no longer support themselves. Keep their minds clear and awake throughout the day. As the sun is rising on the coast, lighten their hearts with the brightness of your love and wonder and the knowledge that they are beginning a new day. Keep them focused on the task at hand and the minute without looking ahead. Keep doubt and fear from their minds. When they are filling their bodies with food, fill their souls with warmth to last the day. Thank you for the officers and brownshirts who are watching over them.
“Psalm 84: 5-7 Blessed are those whose strength is in You…they go from strength to strength"
Thank you for this day and the strength you have given me.
In Jesus name, Amen
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Can you believe you have made it through two nights? THe sun will be rising soon and warming the beaches! Hallelujah. I can only imagine how it feels to the guys to see that sun breaking through and knowing they have "survived" their second night. Just three more to go.... My son said they truly only think about the minute at hand, but I do believe that some times of the day had to feel "better" than others??? My thoughts and prayers are with all of you today.
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Comment by tinkerbell on June 14, 2010 at 9:46pm
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I have to come on this page to see how y'all are doing, but cringe every time I click on it! So glad you are hanging in there!
Hooyah TAT!
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Joshie's Mama, your post made me cry. No one understands how we feel during this week unles they have been there, or are going through it with their own son. Just know though, you will get through it. Keep checking this page just to reassure yourself that you have lots of friends (though many of us remain nameless to each other) holding your hand via the internet!
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Comment by Rhonda on June 14, 2010 at 12:28am
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Good luck, Prayers, Thoughts, Well Wishes, and Everything Positive and Good I can think of is with each and every one of you and your Awesome, Inspiring, and one of kind sons beginning tonight throughout this whole week!! Look forward to reading and following you and Congrats! (no matter what!) at the end.
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Thanks grandpa (and grandma)! I am sure no one minds how long your post is! You, both of you, give us encouragement and advice that is truly needed.
I am praying for your boys this week! May they have the strength. courage and fortitude to embrace what ever their decision is!
Hooyah Too ate three!! (We've had a discussion about security in my group and decided not to use numbers any more so it won't show up when you google it. LOL)
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You allowing that man of yours to wander around unattended, Angie? What trouble he'll get into!
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Comment by CherylB on June 8, 2010 at 10:06pm
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ken you are so funny! I am glad I am going out of town this week so I don't sit and worry. Plus I will still be gone at the begging of HELL week. Oh my!!! How much more can parents take. I know I know a whole lot more is coming our way.
Angie we have missed you! Better check in on the RC soon.
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AnaLia well said!
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It's Navy Lodge North Island, if you go that route!
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