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Calling All Moms of SHIP 04 DIV 811
I wanted to tell you THANK YOU! Your SR's are the best in the world because they signed a "birthday card" to my son Christian who just turned 18 Apr 19. My son that is in had the entire group sign his letter. As my son said, "here is Happy Birthday from around the states"!
Around 30 something SR's signed it!
Signatures from, Kansas, Texas, Ca, New Hampshire, Florida, NC, VA, MS , MA, NYC! There are a few from each states....so almost all signed it!
I can tell by his last letters they are all starting to get close.
You moms have raised some awesome young men!
Thank you from me and my son!
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Permalink Reply by aj2daway on
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I am so glad to read that. Did your SR say anything about the stomsch bug that the ship had?
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Permalink Reply by supernavymommy(PIR MAY 04/04/811 on
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No but he really doesn't tell me much about what happens there.....I don't know if he doesn't want me to worry or what.
Where are you guys from? I would like to match up moms with names on the card.
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We are from Georgia.
That is so sweet that your SR would not want you to worry... but then they don't realize that we worry anyway.lol
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Well I got a letter today and it said he woke up at 230am throwing up. he said about 10 or so were pretty sick. Later in the letter on Apr 22 he said he was finally feeling better!
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Permalink Reply by AaronsMom (Ship 04, Div 811) on
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I saw something yesteday that said, "A worried mother does better research than the FBI." Haha SO TRUE!
I'll private message you about my son's details.
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Permalink Reply by Crazy Blonde (Ship 2, Div-925) on
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Ha! LOL! You got that right! Especially one that is a retired cop! We love our SR's don't we!!! :)
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Got a letter from my son today also, he turned 20 on April 13th. We are from Colorado. My son is EOD, and he said that he is feeling stronger, they are running more, and he can't wait to be done....
He said he is really excited for graduation and they are starting to prepare for it
look forward to meeting you moms
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Permalink Reply by Bob's mom on
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Just think, ladies... One week and a few hours before you're wrapping your arms around a handsome Sailor!
Make sure you pack the essentials - his charged cell phone and his boxers!
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I think those are the first two things I put in my bag!!! lol. I also liked your idea about lint brushes (last class to wear blues before summer) and tide pen for his "I don't care package". I am packing a sewing kit with an ez threader, mints and favorite cookies-any other suggestions?
If I remember, there are little fridges at the Navy Lodge, right? Can you suggest a store nearby that we can go to get a couple of other items or does the NEX carry most everything? I was thinking that it is just a convenience-type store on base.
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Great idea about the sewing kit! Bob had to re-sew a few of his 13 buttons on his uniform. Funny thing. I made a comment about how his dress blues weren't blue, but black. He informed me that he tried sewing the buttons on with black thread and it was obvious his uniform was blue. This is the same guy who walked out of the house in stripes and plaids! When did he start worrying about the color of thread?
Speaking of his dress blues. I can't remember if I told ya'll this, but when we all went to the bathroom in Chicago, all the women made it out before Bob did. He was in there undoing his 13 buttons and redoing his 13 buttons! He really wanted to walk around in his dress blues, but I think his everyday uniform would have been more practical.
We stayed at the Residence Inn so I can't answer the question about the Navy Lodge. I'd call up there, because some hotels ask that you request certain amenities such as a fridge.
There is a Super Walmart close by. The NEX carries the basics, but if there is something special your son wants, you can get it at Wally World (our name for Walmart). You're right, the NEX is a convenience store. If you want certain Navy apparel or special souvenirs, the NEX is the place for it.
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THANK YOU for the great ideas! I'm putting together a care package/Easter basket for my son, and I love your ideas to include in it. I'm also packing Clif bars and chap stick. I ordered these things to put in too:
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yeah packed the chapstick too. Thanks for the tip on the local store,Bobs mom! Do you happen to know if it is one of those 24 hr ones?
If you think of anything else that comes in handy, let us know. I would pack a new iron but that will blow my weight limit on the plane, I'm sure.
I keep thinking of you Aaronsmom when I pass the 75% off Easter section at Wally world (our name for it too). Do you need me to pick up anytjing to add to the basket? Those lego guys are so cute!!!!
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