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Comment by navymom3 on December 5, 2011 at 6:27pm

Thanks everyone. I plan on taking pics of both sailors in there blues on sunday. I got both in bdu's but thats all. My middle son gards c school friday and will be home sunday.

Blondie I have seen that one on FB also and it brings tears to my eyes also.

TLynn yes that is a teenage mutant ninja turtles santa. We got it when my oldest was little and loved the turtles. He is now 24. I put him up at xmas and pack him away after it over. When the boys were small they always wanted to play with it.

Comment by T-Lynn on December 5, 2011 at 6:02pm

Great picture of you son Navymom 3  Let us know how his inspections goes. But have to ask:

Is that a Teenage Mutant Turtle Santa behind him?  If so where did you get it ?

Comment by musicmom of a Sailor on December 5, 2011 at 4:36pm

navymom3 - ok sitting here with tears in my eyes at work.  fanning face like crazy.....Great verson of Twas the Night.  I definitely be keeping that.

Comment by navymom3 on December 5, 2011 at 4:14pm

Here is a pic of my oldest sailor in his dress blues today. He has inspection.

Comment by annev on December 5, 2011 at 4:07pm

Thanks for sharing - but wasn't prepared to break down and weep!  And my son isn't on a ship, but still tears at your heart!

Comment by navymom3 on December 5, 2011 at 3:41pm

Not sure if you have read this before but a dad posted it on another group as it was on his son's FB page. Thought I would share it.

A Sailors Christmas ~ Twas the night before Christmas, and he lived in a crowd, In a 40 man berthing, with shipmates so loud. I had come down the exhaust stack with presents to give, And to see just who in this rack did live. I looked all about, and a strange sight I did see, No tinsel, no presents, not even a tree. No stockings were hung, just boots close at hand, On the bulkhead hung pictures of far distant lands. He had medals and badges and awards of all kind, And a sobering thought came into my mind. For this place was different, it was so dark and dreary, I had found the home of a Sailor, this I could see clearly. The Sailor lay sleeping, silent and alone, Curled up in his rack, dreaming of home. The face was so gentle, the berthing in such good order, But not how I pictured a United States Sailor. Was this the hero whom I saw on TV? Defending his country so we all could be free? I realized the families that I've seen this night, Owed their lives to these Sailors who were willing to fight. Soon round the world, the children would play, And grownups would celebrate a new Christmas Day. They all enjoyed freedom each month of the year, Because of the Sailors, like the one lying here. I couldn't help but wonder how many lay alone, On a cold Christmas Eve, on a sea far from home. The very thought brought a tear to my eye, I dropped to my knees and started to cry. The sailor awakened and I heard a rough voice, "Santa, don't cry, for this life is my choice. Defend the seas this day, the peace do I keep." The sailor then rolled over and drifted to sleep, I couldn't control it, I continued to weep. I kept watch for hours so silent, so still, And we both shivered from the night's cold chill. I didn't want to leave on that cold, dark night, This guardian of honor so willing to fight. Then the Sailor rolled over and with a voice soft and pure, Whispered, "Carry on Santa, it's Christmas..All is Secure"

Comment by barbara10/08 on December 5, 2011 at 3:00pm

What is up with this weather?  Looked out the window & the forsythia bush is starting to bloom!!!  It was warmish over the weekend (40's) and today, high of 52.  Tomorrow and the rest of the week we will be in the 30's.

T-lynn,  hope you're feeling better.  and love that pic of you on your head :)

Comment by T-Lynn on December 5, 2011 at 2:31pm

Thanks Barb :)

Comment by T-Lynn on December 5, 2011 at 2:30pm

Must be you singing that brought down your blood pressure :)

ANnev - that was it!  I was concerned about how you are doing with your leg. 

Val  - sorry I must have rushed over your message and missed about your feet sorry

Comment by barbara10/08 on December 5, 2011 at 2:17pm

Lots to catch up on!

Congrats on grandbaby Mar!  She is beautiful.  Glad all are ok & you too! 

Badma, glad things are going better & praying for friends son.
Robin, sorry about your cat;  it is hard even when  you know it is for the best. hugs to you.
Maggs- sounds like a wonderful fun time;  gotta get those fun times is every chance you get.  Good thing Angel doesn't have That picture! :)
Elaine, what a great present from your sailor :)  Enjoy!
Val-I feel your pain- my feet swelled up so bad after my daughters wedding, they've never been the same since! 
Mary, hope things ease up a bit on you & you get that address soon.
Annev, cannot imagine how you are coping, but it sounds like you are dealing really well;   half way to walking on that foot-yeah! 
Jeffiner, my son complains about buddy system all the time;  he loves to go out and experience the culture & people of wherever they are.      I kinda am glad he needs to be with someone else when they are on deployment in foreign lands & don't speak the language.  
Had a very busy weekend.  Went caroling all three days with my group.  Love to do this, but had a hard time at the nursing homes when a resident or one of their relatives wipes away a tear.  You just know they are remembering happier Christmases and it really gets to you.   

Had a dr. appt and my blood pressure was actually low!   They were pretty surprised as usually it is high there.

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