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Comment by Christy_Ship07Div242 on January 10, 2013 at 10:34am

Tackijacky...so sorry to hear about your moms heart attack. I know you were happy to have sailor home but it sounds like it was more of a stressful, emotional time instead of the fun filled homecoming Im sure you were all anticipating!! Sounds like your mom is recovering and I hope she continues to:)

Comment by tackijacky on January 9, 2013 at 11:39pm

My son heads back to Norfolk tomorrow, he has been home for 14 days, was not a good trip for him.  He missed his flight home, and had to catch a flight the next day.  Once he got here we had our family Christmas at my moms, while all of us were there, she had a heart attack, and we rushed her to the ER.  5 days later she had open heart surgery with a triple bypass.  Alot of trips to the hospital for us, and now she is a rehab trying to get her strength back up to adventure home.  On a positive note, he did get to eat out alot at his favorite rest.  So once again, have to hold it together at the airport, and fall apart once I get to the car.  I also have a 5 yr old, so I keep busy and have to bounce back real quick.

Comment by Proudkmom on January 9, 2013 at 9:39pm

I like how you think Marcy. :) Planning a trip is good therapy.

I am not very good at "holding it together" either. 

Comment by Marcy ~ Corpsman Mom on January 9, 2013 at 9:37pm

(Southwest b/c good rates, no fee for baggage, no cancellation/change fees, they 'bank' your $), Enterprise for their $9.99 weekend rates (join Enterprise Plus for upgrades etc too), Navy Lodge for price, quality, convenience.)

Comment by Marcy ~ Corpsman Mom on January 9, 2013 at 9:33pm

Oh my I know how you feel!  Keeping it together?  Ha, they'll never know till they have one of their own.  In the meantime ... browsing Southwest Airlines + Enterprise car rental + Navy Lodge = my idea of happiness!  Anticipation is half the fun  :}  

Comment by Proudkmom on January 9, 2013 at 9:32pm

allie1928 I think you should plan a trip to Norfolk. Our son got stationed very near there at Little Creek last April. After we found out where he would be stationed we planned a summer trip to go there. Since we are from Oregon, it was a big deal to plan it. It gave me something positive to focus on and it really helped knowing when we would see him again.

Comment by allie1928 on January 9, 2013 at 9:27pm

Hello all......feeling sad today  Sailor son just flew back to Norfolk...House is so empty without him in it.  We had a great time  having him home....hate it when he leaves  it never is easy.   He hugged me and said  keep it together mom..  I tried...now the tears are flowing...guess i need to make plans for a visit to Norfolk:)

Comment by Bayou girl on January 9, 2013 at 7:36pm

Rosie-Dalton'sMom my son is also part of the Truman crew.

Comment by sandman713 on January 9, 2013 at 4:32pm

Just Google "rag wreath" and you can find instructions.   I made an 18 inch.  I cut my strips 5 inches long by 1 inch wide.  This is much easier to do if you have rotary scissors.  I posted a link below if you didn't see it. :)

Comment by Rosie-Dalton'sMom on January 9, 2013 at 3:32pm

I love the idea of making a deployment weath, where do I need to go on how to make one, great great idea. Thanks sandman713.

 

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