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Central Valley Ca Navy Moms

all moms,wives,grandmas,fiances to get together and talk about the issues that you or your salior may be going through. We are here for one another.

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Comment by Paymaster on March 27, 2011 at 4:11pm

I know many of us have been following the drama unfold in Japan.  We received this note from our ombudsonman last night. 

 

The Surface Force Ombudsman Team is looking for assistance in collecting non-cash items to help boost the food locker to better support our displaced Navy families as they come through San Diego.  So far there are 35 families that have come to San Diego and are being well taken care of by Fleet and Family Service Center and other resource teams.  These families are staying in hotels and have arrived with whatever baggage they brought.

 

In order to help us better take care of our displaced Navy families, we are asking for your assistance.  If you would like to donate the below items to help out.  Some of our great Ombudsmen will be manning up the Force Ombudsman office on the following dates and times to accept these generous collections: 

 

Saturday, March 26th from 12noon to 2pm,
Tuesday, 29 March from 9am-12pm, and
Friday, April 1st from 10am-12pm.

 

Items needed to be collected:

   Personal care/toiletries
   Snacks for families with children
   Fresh fruit and vegetables (hotel has fridge/microwave)
   Baby diapers
   Baby formula
   Baby wipes
   Baby toys
   Microwavable foods
   Coloring books/crayons/toys/games for children
 
No cash can be accepted please.

 

Please bring your donations to the Force Ombudsman office aboard Naval Base San Diego, Bldg #265, across the parking lot from FFSC and up the hill from the commissary.

 

Saturday, March 26th from 12pm-2pm,

Tuesday, 29 March from 9am-12pm, and

Friday, April 1st from 10am-12pm
 
 
I did check and we can not just send money.  Like me I know several of us have families and dependents stationed in the San Diego area.  Perhaps these family members would be willing to do the shopping and deliever, if you are able to fund the purchases. 
 
I am shipping money to my DIL today and she will be doing my shopping for me.  Perhaps some of you can do the same? 
 
I just know how I would feel as a mother if it was my DIL and grandchildren that had to be displaced.  Not all familes have the means to swoop in and provide for their familes as Dave and I could if it was ours. God bless.
 
Comment by mtnmom on March 24, 2011 at 1:23am

Dawn;

My boy retunred from his first deployment in December.  I was a peace, yes at peace with his deployment.  I had to decide to totally stressed, or relaxed, I chose relaxed.  I also know that my faith in God gave me this peace. 

 I recieved a phone call from him every couple of weeks, and at lease one email per week.  That really helped.  My son deployed about a month after finishing A school.  I had my son home for two weeks in December 09, then he was in A school, stationed in Norfolk, and he deployed last May.  I didn't get to see him for a year, that was very hard.  I am a single parent, and its just he and I.  He is back in his base now.

The seven months of his deployment actually went by quite fast.  In those seven months, I sent many care packages and had a great time hunting for special things to send to him.  He left in May, and when his ship returned in December I wasn't able to go to Virigina to welcome him home, when he came home, we had a great visit. 

You have every right to be worried, if your boy is near Japan.  I have been and will continue to pray for our service personnel in that area.  Do your best to stay postive, encourage him when he calls or emails.  Send him a care package that will lift his spirits, it will do the same for you, I know that from experience.

Most moms on N4Ms try to be positive for each other, it helps, I know.  Please don't be afraid to vent her.  Sorry for wriitng for such a long comment.

Gen

Comment by mtnmom on March 21, 2011 at 1:27am

Dawnn--

Don't stop writing, N4Ms is a place to voice your fears and worries.  Please don't go away...we all worried about our loved ones, your son and shipmates are doing a wonderful, necessary job.  Yes life is simpler when we only have to worry about how long it takes a care package to get to our sailors.  All I can offer is a N4M {{{{{{{{{{{{{Hug}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}} and prayers for everyone's sailors safety and well being.  Please hang in there.

Gen

Comment by Joan F on March 20, 2011 at 6:11pm
Well got good news from my son, he passed FMTB and will be going down to CP for his graduation on Thursday.
Comment by Paymaster on February 15, 2011 at 2:15pm
Bhappy....That's some orange.  Are you giving them vitiamns?
Comment by BunkerQB on January 27, 2011 at 2:35pm

BHappy, I know what you mean. They all probably think "Who is the Bunker person?!"  But I keep trying. :)  Just wanted to let you know that the San Fran group is planning a picnic at a winery in the Livermore area. I know it's a drive for our Central Valley friends but if you are in the area on that date, please feel free to invite yourself. It's going to be a potluck - we'll get an official N4M event set up as soon as we finalize a date/time and place.

Thanks for the compliments.

Comment by BunkerQB on January 26, 2011 at 1:41pm

Hi Central Valley moms. Review the discussion above for tips. Also, if you have a few moments, periodically check for new members from this area. Just click on MEMBERS on the menu bar above. The list starts with the most recent members (page 1). In the past, I would either send them a "friend request" and post a message on their profile page. I have also posted their names here with the links to their profile page here but I hadn't done it in awhile because I am starting my process of winding down and I am limiting my activity to the San Fran and the New Moms Stop Here groups (since I admins on both groups).

One of my goals was to compile a number of lists for various groups - I have posted those in a new discussion above. The is a list for groups associated w ships, a list for groups associated various job rating, etc. I did this because the algorithm search function under "GROUPS" does not work well. Use these lists as your reference.

Comment by mtnmom on January 25, 2011 at 10:31pm

Laura--

Hoory for you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Have a wonderful time at PIR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Gen

Comment by Laura (SHIP07 DIV056) on January 25, 2011 at 12:44am
Yes I got the call I have a SAILOR !!!
Comment by mtnmom on January 24, 2011 at 11:55pm

Laura--

I hope that call comes real soon for you.  Yes, do bundle up and enjoy Chicago with your sailor.  I had a wonderful time with my guy.

 

Gen

 

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