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St Louis girls
Hi St louis girls, I'm a bit late to the party, haven't checked in awhile. Saw your discussion on meeting up, would love to join you, have yet to "visit" w/other moms. I live in Maryland Hts.
Erik, my sailor is on his 1st cruise and they are currently "treading dangerous waters" so to speak. It has been somewhat worrisome. Thankfully we can email, but at any time they can (& have) gone on secure mode and suddenly all comm ends. Please keep him and his fellow shipmates in your prayers.
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Permalink Reply by Navy Mom on
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Will definitely keep your son in my prayers. My son is in his 2nd week of BC and graduates on 4/15 so I'm pretty new to this. I worry everyday even knowing he's in a safe place. I can only imaging what I'll be like when he goes somewhere. I live in Ballwin, so we're not that far from each other.
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Permalink Reply by beachbug on
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Thanks for good thoughts. BC, that was over 2 yrs ago for us, it was hard not knowing much. Are you going to Chi town for graduation? We did, have plenty of info, happy to share with you. Next couple of years not so hard, while they are still in school. Thankfully, I was able to travel to spend time with him.
My prayers are with you, it is so hard having them away from home.
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Permalink Reply by Sherri0210 PIR 4/22(Ship 3/148) on
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I would love any info on Great Lakes! I travel alot of work, so I PLAN to be where he is as much as I can and he can stand me:) Are you all going to the meet up sometime in March, on the other board? I am thinking about it.
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I live in St Louis and our family is sending prayers your way!
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Thanks Sheri, right back at ya! Your son at BC, right? Gettin close to graduation, hope you get to make it to Chi town, what a fun weeekend.
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My son left yesterday... so I have awhile before I can celebrate :( How did you survive BC????
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Permalink Reply by carols_kitchen on
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Sherrie-- you do celebrate with every letter and phone call!
Let me know if you need anything.
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Permalink Reply by CherylB on
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HI I live in Marthasville about 60 miles west of St Louis but every place I shop is 45 min away. So I am in Ballwin Chesterfield or Crestwood areas all the time.
Good luck to you going through BC. This site is what really helped me. I have made such great friends here. My son is a few months away from getting his Trident .....if all goes well....so far so good. This is a ruff time for them right now. Prayers needed Please!
I am available most times to meet I do not work outside of the home.
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Hi beachbug
Why don't you throw out a couple of dates and maybe some can meet. Whenever I get together, it's someplace like BreadCo, because we end up laughing, crying, laughing, sharing stories and laughing some more for over an hour.
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Permalink Reply by DCT MOM on
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The 3-26-11 would be a great day for me,
beachbug what ship is your son on?
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Hi DCT MOM,
Erik is onboard the "Big E", USS Enterprise, he works on deck as part of flight crew (nail biting for mom!) We hear from him most days and he is having the time of his life, so very excited for him! Missing him terribly, and as always can't help but worry.
Do hope you can make the STL Day out on 3/19. Looking forward to meeting all.
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Permalink Reply by Michele on
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beachbug, you're not late to the party, by any means. First deployments are always the most difficult... for any one with a loved one deployed, friend or family. You can rest assured you, your sailor and his shipmates are always in our thoughts and prayers. I am within 15 minutes from downtown St. Louis... for you, and anyone else in this discussion, I'm always eager to meet other Navy moms and families. My schedule is flexible... I work from home as a Military Support Advocate, and you're always welcome to call me anytime, day or night if you find that you need another Navy mom to talk. I don't post all that often, but I have been on N4Ms since its inception. This site is most definitely the best way to get through BC, deployments, and most importantly, learn how to adapt to being a Navy family.
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