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Comment by newfmom on March 29, 2011 at 9:00am

Hi Everyone! We all made it! But not without lots of tissues. What a fantastic day the Navy has in store for those who have not been to your child's winging yet! Do NOT miss one moment of it!  In Meridian they had family events early in the morning( to me that was 0830-LOL ) The commander gives out awards and explains just how much training they have successfully completed. Our son then gave us (all 21) a tour of the base. Then early afternoon, on to the Chapel for the formal ceremony, which is WELL rehearsed and BEAUTIFUL !  They give each family ample time to go up to the altar for photo ops. Make sure everyone in your family goes up for the photos-DO NOT BE SHY!     memories of a lifetime!  Then on to the party in the evening-VERY CASUAL! And they get very "silly" but BOY do they deserve it. The Navy provided a Duty officer and van to drive home the kids for safety!  It was probably the most exciting and emotional days of our lives. As the Commander told us," I barely remember my wedding day, but I never forget my "Winging Day!"    Lots of  love and kudos to all of the families about to embark on this journey- YOU are the one's who made it happen!

Comment by Paymaster on March 28, 2011 at 11:32am

ISP3....I pm you back.  Make sure you read the last one.  Thanks!

Comment by Paymaster on March 28, 2011 at 10:57am

Sheila.....Thinking of you and your mom. 

Comment by P3PilotMOM on March 28, 2011 at 10:39am

IsP3Orion - he had one of those too.... rough to see the plane decline so much. My DS is about to have to fly one over the ocean, really will be glad to get the 'safe on deck' text. It was such a good plane, I think it has just out lived the maintenance abilities. I am glad he is safe and that they made it back without something catestrophic. I wish we had a P3 site where we moms could life up our pilots with this particular situation.

Comment by Rose on March 28, 2011 at 9:59am

Prayers for all of our loved ones and our fellow N4Ms in facing whatever our struggles and joys may be.

Comment by lsP3Orion on March 27, 2011 at 7:22pm

Paymaster, I just sent you a PM regarding sending money!

 

So, I believe my DS might be wishing he'd gone jets instead of P3s!  Yesterday his crew was to deliver a plane to El Salvador and then turn around and bring another one home.  Well, after a 19-hour day and some pretty severe emergencies they are now home.  They actually could not pressurize the plane and had to fly at 10,000 feet and be on oxygen; he had to abort a take off;  prepare for a possible ditch because they were in no man's land to land the plane; and some other stuff that I can't begin to describe.  I hope they get the P8 ready soon, because these old war birds just have too many things wrong with them. 

He did say though, that the whole crew responded amazingly - they are all so well trained, thank goodness.  All those hours in the sims DO pay off!

Comment by Paymaster on March 27, 2011 at 4:13pm

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 Paymaster on March 27, 2011 at 11:16am

Here's the finished project.  I am on the far left, then LZ, Linda, Judy and Nvmomma.  My daughter Rachael is taking the picture along with my nieghbor Dawn.  These are my peeps!  There the best.

 

Comment by Paymaster on March 27, 2011 at 11:14am

Needless to say I am tried this morning.  Here is what 400+ pillowcases look like.

Comment by Paymaster on March 26, 2011 at 10:15am

Rose.....To bad you don't live closer, you could come over and sew on mine. 

 

We are packing pillowcases today to send to my son's ship.  I have 450 pillowcase stacked up on my dinning room table.  Thank god my Navy mom's are coming over to help this morning!!  Got to love you ladies.

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