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For Navy Mom's in Massachusetts
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Discussion Forum
ADOPTION FOR NOVEMBER 2016
Started by Proud Navy/NYPD Mom (Donna). Last reply by Proud Navy/NYPD Mom (Donna) Nov 11, 2016. 3 Replies 1 Like
October 2014 Adoption --- GITMO
Started by Proud Navy/NYPD Mom (Donna). Last reply by Johanna Oct 7, 2014. 1 Reply 1 Like
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Comment by sheryl Navy 2 on August 4, 2012 at 1:52pm
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Hi Buddy's mom!
Bring what you can it's a time to share with other Navy moms too . The more the merrier . If you need more specific directions pm me ok .
Looking forward to meeting you .
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Comment by Johanna on August 2, 2012 at 1:42pm
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Hey Donna, absolutely want to come to the packing party. I will look at the discussion again and I can't wait to see all of you!!!
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Comment by Proud Navy/NYPD Mom (Donna) on August 2, 2012 at 1:30pm
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Here's the link to Marcy's video. Seemed like everyone was clamoring for it on Molly's!! Try the link or the embeded code - I'm hoping it works!
Here is the link: https://vimeo.com/46760563
Here is the embed code: <iframe src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/46760563" width="456" height="256" frameborder="0" webkitAllowFullScreen mozallowfullscreen allowFullScreen></iframe> <p><a href="http://vimeo.com/46760563">USS Iwo Jima August 2012</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/marcyscott">Marcy Scott</a> on <a href="http://vimeo.com">Vimeo</a>.</p>
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P-L-E-A-S-E, everyone who has helped out with packing parties before AND those who haven't yet ... Do try your best to come to our party at Sheryl's on Aug. 18.
See discussion above for more details!
Hugs to you all!
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Hi Johanna! I've missed seeing your posts. I've heard about some good things happening with your sailor #1 and now #2 has gone to GL, am I right?
I am really hoping that you will make it to the packing party at Sheryl's later this month. More info is in the discussion above: August 2012 Packing Party -- USS Iow Jima.
P-l-e-a-s-e try to come!! It'll be so fun to see you again & get to know you a little better! Hugs.
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Good morning Sheryl, fantastic news!!!! Happy for you. Enjoy!!!
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Well ladies I can now share with you ...it's official my little sailor will be flying in from Italy this weekend . Very brief visit as he flies back Wednesday , but will be oh so good to see and hug him .
So happy his twin sister gets some twin time befor she heads back to school , and miles will get to see him too , only one missing is our SWCC sailor still in training .
Just wanted to share happy good news with you all :) it's like winning Gold medals this month :)
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OK, Moms --- here we go!! Our adoption for August is the USS Iwo Jima. An amphibious warship currently somewhere in the Med. They left on deployment in March and are about 1/2 way through.
OUR PACKING PARTY IS SET:
Saturday, August 18th, beginning at 1pm. It will be held at Sheryl's house in Groton, MA.
See the discussion I started above for the sailors' wish list and to let us know you are coming. Also, we hope to have a big surprise at the party - huge in fact!! :) So plan to be there.
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OK, MA Mommas - we may have a change in location!! Will post the info hopefully later today!
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Hi there .... Still here :) that's my last wkend he with kids so yes count me in . My home is available too if that helps Donna.
Have my little sailor flying in next weekend literally ,flying visit to meet girlfriends family and back to Italy Wednesday . It will be fun
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