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Comment by Chris, Forever Ray's Proud Mom on December 6, 2022 at 9:54pm

Hello All--this is the most crazy, fun, energetic and fabulous group of ladies I have ever had the pleasure of knowing!! I don't post much but follow and love reading about your lives. Mine is boring in comparison, but don't want it any of the way.

I was able to see my son a few months ago as he and about 60 others escorted a fellow Sailor's remains back to his home. He had dies in an accident, not military action, however that did not matter. I was unaware of the Seals program (?) to send a lot of fellow military buddies home with the deceased to honor him and his family. I don't know all of what went on, but there were several celebrations with the military guys and the family. I don't know all of what went on, but my son't friend had photos of the casket after the seals had all pounded their tridents onto the top so they could all remain a part of each other (as I understand it). It was amazing to see the brotherhood in action. I sit here tearing up just thinking about it, and hoping I never see any of this fellas in this capacity at my home. I know it had to make the fallen sailor's family  proud and I certainly hope it helped in the grieving process. Gold Star is a strong family unit. 

Back to happier thoughts!--my savior will be home for Christmas! He is coming after a long TDY before returning to base. I'm finally getting him to send pics (with him in them) more often! Already 12 years since he left for bootcamp. DANG!He's letting his hair grow out a bit recently. He's had a buzz cut since 2nd grade--now has about 3" in length, and cut in a modern style. I'm hoping to go to HI to see his place in March--got refundable tix  just in case the Navy decides I don't need to see him that soon again.

Comment by Kim on December 6, 2022 at 1:55pm

Henry's Mom and all:

Amazon will now ship directly to FPO boxes.  It is well worth the Prime fee to be able to ship during deployment or when stationed overseas.  During my sailors last deployment I shipped him a jar of peanut butter one day and a bag of nuts the next.  I used to have box that I filled with goodies once a month and paid the USPS flat rate discounted for military.  It used to be $11.50 per month.  Now it is around $20.00.

Comment by Mississippi Mom on December 6, 2022 at 1:26pm

Hello to all my Japan Moms!   Welcome Henry's Mom!  You have found a great group of ladies, jump on when you have a moment and keep us updated.  

It has been a while for me, lots of things have happened in my life.   My boss passed away suddenly on November 22, and my life has been absolutely crazy since then.   He had hernia surgery on November 8, and just had not bounced back from that.   The surgeon told his wife, that while in surgery he saw something in his abdomen that was concerning and he had biopsied it and would give her the results at his follow up appointment.  She took him back on the 21st, and he told her that his entire abdomen was basically covered in cancer and he was in the final stages.  Yes, it was an huge shock!!  She called me that afternoon and I about fell out of my chair.   She said she was lining up hospice care for him.  She called me early the next morning on the 22nd and told me he passed away shortly after midnight.   It has been very devastating to say the least.   I am still working, we are trying to tie up loose ends here at the office, and nothing is fast when you are dealing with the judicial system.   I am thinking I will be here at least until the end of January, as I have 1099's that I have to mail on every real estate transaction that we have closed.  We also are trying figure out what to do with files in the office, and everything else that is here.   Her son and daughter-in-law are still here with her, and helping her with so much. 

I trying to get my Christmas decorations out.  It took me 3 days (working on and off) to get my tree up!  Y'all, I have never dragged that task out that long!  It was sitting in the middle of the floor, so hubby was ready for me to wind that job up.   I still lack a few more little things, and he keeps telling me "what goes up, must come down"!  I know that and I will be so aggravated at myself for doing this much when I am taking it down.  Once I get started, I just don't have good sense! LOL!  I got up this morning at 4:00 and worked on it until I had to get ready for work.  I hope I wind it all up this afternoon when I get home.    

I hope you all are doing well, we are good.  Hubby is busy with 2 kitchens and he is about to wind them both up.  He has another one that he has to draw out and then meet with the folks to make sure that he has it like they want.  Since he talked to her she has added several more things.  I tell him that is what women do!  

T-Lynn, I hope you are doing great.  Sounds like you are, especially with the cute therapist! LOL!  Don't get too froggy and overdo it.   

Kim, so thankful the new dot disappeared, and happy you had your sons home for Thanksgiving.  I love that you saved those sweet notes.  I have saved everything of my kiddos.  They don't want it and will probably trash it all when the time comes. 

T-Lynn, maybe this will hold you for a little while!  

Take care and stay safe to each of you. 

Comment by Kim on December 5, 2022 at 9:35am

Good Morning Ladies.

Welcome Henry's Mom. Your son will love Japan.  As an E5 he is a seasoned sailor so I am sure he know many things about travelling.  He will find a cell phone and plan in Japan and you can use many application like WhatsAPP for free phone calls and texts.  We have a rule here that no one can leave and you must share gossip about yourself and your sailor (just kidding).  We are a fun group of ladies.  Ask any questions.  We are here to help.

I have been MIA since the summer but reading all posts.  We had a scare this summer.  They saw a new dot in my sons MRI.  For those new, my youngest is a 5 year survivor of brain cancer.  Two months later it disappeared.  We go again in January to confirm that it is nothing new.  All of my sons including my sailor and family was able to visit for Thanksgiving.  My grandson is getting big.  He found a pad of paper and tape in my office and proceeded to post notes all over the house.  I took them down with care and placed them in a box in my closet.  My husband thinks I'm nuts but I will re-read them one day when I am missing them.

I think T-Lynn will be dancing with Jake soon!  I suggest to skip the twist.  Blondie, what a great idea to book a trip with hubbie.  My kids are doing their own thing this Christmas and I was thinking of the same thing.  

Any Suggestions ladies?

Comment by Henry's Mom on December 4, 2022 at 11:53pm

Hello ladies.  I joined this page because my sailor son is about to get shipped to Atsugi NAS and I was looking for folks whose sailors were stationed there.  Or to help me understand what life for him will be like when he gets there in Feb.  He'll be there 3 years and we aren't expecting him to visit until he's done there due to the cost of the travel.

What should we expect? Anything?  He's E5 Master at Arms.  

Thanks

Comment by T-Lynn on December 2, 2022 at 1:56pm

Hi All.

Oh Blondie - you are a blessing

I SO NEEDED a laugh. Have to ask - does Static Guard work as will as hair spray?

Did you get the kids moved to Texas?

And YES, right with you would love a get away with hubby - ALONE !!!

this is short, I am doing well. knee replacement surgery was November 18th. I was already bending knee at 85% when I left hospital.  Had a slight set back though - when the staples came out - I had some bleeding and my doctor wanted NO bleeding. So knee was placed a brace as NOT to bend . Brace off now and I will be starting over with physical therapy. Thankfully, I have a cute guy PT - his name is Jake. Yes, I am motivated !

Chat later. Nap time  hugs

Hey - I have such a Low Gossip Tank - check in Navy Moms

Comment by Blondie on November 17, 2022 at 4:31pm

Everyone take a potty break, you're gonna need it!

a couple of weeks/ a month ago(?), I noticed my Static Guard at work was running low. Put it on my shopping list. I usually bring my partial from home and keep the new one at home.  So today I remembered to grab my partial and put it in my work bag. Was in the bathroom fixing my hair when I grabbed the hair spray and proceeded to spray....looking in mirror.  I realized the cap was orange and the bottle blue. My hair spray is clear cap and purple bottle!!  Yep, I was spraying my hair with Static Guard!  Confused I looked at husband,  He deadpanned, No fly aways!  I ran to the kitchen nope can in bag is static guard also. hmm. got to work and looked bottle here is hair spray, no static guard in sight. HOW LONG have I been spraying my hair with static guard ?  No idea, could have been weeks or Months!

I think I've lost it. LOL

Comment by Blondie on November 17, 2022 at 4:14pm

up date on my CRAZY life!

This Sunday we are having a Celebration of Life for my Niece. (finally). 

Nov. 7th (my birthday) we had my Aunt's funeral.  So GOOD to see all my cousins that I grew up with, raised our kids together.... then drifted apart because everyone's kids moved away and gave us Grandkids...  My Dad is the only Elder we have left on either side of the family. My brother is next in line as oldest cousin. All I can say is, WOW. how did we get this old? 

We are leaving here Tue. 22nd after work to start driving to Texas.  Ex sailor and granddaughter is really moving.  So, we're driving Tahlia to Missouri to be with her Dad for Thanksgiving, then driving with Daughter the rest of the way. Hoping to get there Thanksgiving night. Friday unload and unpack. Sat. flying back to Ohio and Daughter is flying to Missouri then flying back to Texas with Tahlia. I'm exhausted already!  We were gonna stay until Sunday, I even took Monday morning off work. But... Cost of flights doubled from Sat. to Sun. so we're coming home Sat. and spending the extra time with other daughter 's family.  :)

Then Hubby and I booked a get away for Christmas, we just NEED down time!

 

Comment by T-Lynn on October 25, 2022 at 11:16am

HI

 Miss - you are so right!  Taking TIME for a vacation is REALLY important. It lets us regenerate as i call it. I need that. One certain days - I feel teh need to get pack clothes and get in the car and go somewhere fun. Now just where that is - ? But I so want to go. 

And I think we all turn into our Moms . And maybe that's an honor of our moms. They must of taught us something wonderful for us to want to do the same.   Hugs Miss.

Blondie - after all these years - I finally got your code: " Got to Run".  It means I am working on the To Do List and adding more!

What a loving celebration . It had to be heart warming. And YES this was a perfect kick off to healing. 

Weather here was perfect Indian Summer - well now tis damp and cold. Fingers crossed this passes and Halloween is a perfect costume wearing weather for trick or treating. 

Sailor was here for second visit.  He was able to rent a room and is on the list for a room in the barracks. But he is back up his for his wife's daughter's graduation for navy Boot Camp!

And wee will drive in to Great Lakes area for a dinner with her.  She has to report back to teh barracks at ( PM - she flys out to A School in Florida. At least we will see her.

the starting November 1st are the appointments to get ready for knee surgery.  I came to a decision too, I am stepping down as secretary for the club.  I have done it for 10 or 11 years now.  I need to take time to heal. And be selfish and do some things I want to.

Well need to get.  The Laundry Fairy - she moved in.

Hugs

Comment by Mississippi Mom on October 19, 2022 at 4:21pm

Blondie, so very sorry about your niece, my heart breaks for you and all of her family.   Lots of prayers and hugs..... What a wonderful weekend for your family.   That was so sweet and to think the Hubby did all of that.  Happy he pulled it off and  y'all were able to be together.  I know that started some of the healing.  Being with family is always a good thing. 

T-Lynn, I think we are all getting there.   I find myself quoting my Mother many times a day.  She use to always say, "I just can't hold out to get as much done as I want to".  I would remind her that none of us can.  But I have turned into her, and it just aggravates me so bad.   I am dreading the time change, cause I for sure won't get anything done then.  We too have had some cold weather.   They predicted 25 last night, but thankfully they missed it.  It got to 35, and we did have some frost.   It is suppose to be back in the 80's by the weekend, with cool nights.  

I am trying to catch up at work.  Hubby and I went went to Florida for a week and had a great time.   Wish I was back there now.  As the old saying goes, "when you play you pay". Sometimes I wonder if it is even worth taking off from work, but then I realize that yes it is very important.  

Hope all is well.  Take care everyone! 

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