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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 Icantrunfromheretothemailbox on June 6, 2011 at 2:21pm
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Busy? My husband said this morning that we need to start packing! Well, guess who he means by "we"?
Your tissue holders were mailed on Friday...hopefully you'll get them tomorrow if not today!
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Comment by CherylB on June 5, 2011 at 10:27am
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Good morning! I am so happy you are pleased with the pins. Always kinda nerve racking when you are doing things for others!
Yesterday my hubby asked if I had a kleenex...WELL yes I do I said...and pulled out my Navy Mom tissue holder!!! It was awesome!!!
We made it here yesterday. He is just amazing! Looks ssoooooo good!! He has grown in height, gained weight and is more broad in the shoulders.....he is walking around with such confidence so self assured!! He was always very polite and pretty confident but man he is something else! I am sure we will all be saying the same thing! LOL
I am so excired to meet you all in person....fair warning I am terrible at remembering names...I can repeat them and repeat tem and darn if I still don't forget them!
Ken I think I will remember yours though! LOL I need to be friends with you on facebook!
I need to be friends with you all on fb. I have a lot of Navy Moms I am friends with but not many if any here :( I should have had cards made up with all my info on them and then handed them out....not business I do not wk out of the home anymore but just cards....hahahahaha
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Thanks Cheryl, our pins arrived yesterday! They are awesome, and I don't throw that word around lightly!! Thanks again Mrs Pin Wrangler! Looking forward to meeting you and the other "pinned" parents as well!
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Comment by ProudFamily on June 4, 2011 at 8:42am
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I think emotional isn't a strong eough word for me right now (LOL).... I am about to jump out of my skin. I called the airline to see if I could change my ticket to go out Sunday, but it was 350.00 more so I will have to be content with Monday...
Seems like just yesterday we were stressing over HW.... Even though now, in retrospect, I realize that HW was not the only hurdle to jump, I feel as if it was such a milestone. I was talking to a "new" mom the other day(son is pre BUDS) and as I explained HW to her, I became so emotional. THat Friday when I received my phone call will be a highlight in my memories! I have also been blessed with a new friendship of a "mom" whose son is retired. WHat a gift of strength and wisdom she has been and will continue to be for me! Enough talking from me.... off to wash, iron and pack! Looks chilly next week....
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My son was one that started with this class. Glad I didn't have any extra worries! I think it is great that those that do get rolled jump right in and finish!! They are awesome. D's good buddy got rolled twice and is now doing great.
Glad to hear that at least one of you got your pins! Keep me posted if you will please. I would hate to think that someone won't have their pins. I did get insurance on each pkg. just in case something happens.
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Comment by go-navy4 on June 3, 2011 at 6:33pm
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Hi All,
I was also fortunate that my son started and ended in the same class. I had a few less worries then some of the other parents. The main thing is that your guys are graduating. They perservered and will graduate because of it!! I'm so happy for 283 and can't wait to hear all the travel stories :)
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WOOOOOHHOOOOOOOO I am still so excited! Went and got his gift last night...nothing like waiting until the last minute! LOL
I just can't wait to see him and get a hug!
SAN....sorry I was wrong....it is going to New Mexico!
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Got a txt!!! Can't wait to see him....2 days and I get a hug!!!
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Hooyah!!!!! Just received phone call. Wow! IT has been a looonnnng 18 months!
He sounded tired but good!
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I will have to go look San but I do remember addressing an envelope to Tx. If different I will let you know.
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