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Comment by Paula (was Capricorna) on August 17, 2011 at 10:11am

Wow, a 9-1/2 hr drive with a girlfriend I've never met...  as a mom, I would be tempted to get her and her family history... (which could be construed as an interrogation.)  Hopefully, she will be friendly and outgoing (and not plug earbuds into her ipod and tune out the whole time).

Comment by Sharon-Proud Sailor Mom on August 17, 2011 at 9:35am

Thanks sailorwifeschu - I will copy that and run it past my son's girlfriend when the time is right - really give her something to think about!! lol  She's going to Pensacola to see him (driving with us over Labor Day)  I've never met her - so girlfriends- I could use some advise on what to talk about on the 9 1/2 hour drive!!!

Comment by JessicaB-Sailor's Sweetheart<3 on August 17, 2011 at 12:05am

I saw that awhile ago, it's sweet(:

Comment by corpsmanwifeschu on August 16, 2011 at 10:48pm

To go along with the Military Mom post, this was over on the Wives board today.

 

When God Created the Military Wife

When the Lord was creating a military wife He ran into His sixth day of overtime. An angel appeared and said, "You're having a lot of trouble with this one. What's wrong with the standard model?"

The Lord replied, "Have you seen the specs on this order? It has to be completely independent but must always be sponsored to get on a military installation. It must have the qualities of both mother and father during deployments, be a perfect host to 4 or 40, handle emergencies without an instruction manual, cope with flu and moves all around the world, have a kiss that cures anything from a child's bruised knee to a husband's weary days, have the patience of a saint when waiting for its mate to come home and, have six pairs of hands."

The angel shook her head slowly and said, "Six pairs of hands? No way." The Lord answered, "Don't worry; we will make other military wives to help. Besides, it's not the hands that are causing the problem, it's the heart. It must swell with pride, sustain the ache of numerous separations while remaining true, beat soundly even when it feels too tired to do so, be large enough to say 'I understand' when it doesn't, and say 'I love you', regardless.

"Lord," said the angel, gently touching His sleeve. "Go to bed. You can finish it tomorrow." "I can't," said the Lord. "I'm so close to creating something quite unique. Already it can heal itself when sick, on a moment’s notice it will willingly embrace and feed total strangers who have been stranded during a PCS move and it can wave goodbye to its husband understanding why he had to leave."

The angel circled the model of the military wife very slowly. "It's too soft," she sighed.

"But tough," the Lord said excitedly. "You cannot imagine what this being can do or endure."

"Can it think?" asked the angel. "Can it think?! It can convert 1400 to 2 p.m.," replied the Lord.

Finally the angel bent over and ran her finger across the cheek. "There's a leak," she said. "I told you that you were trying to put too much into this model." It's not a leak," said the Lord. "It's a tear." "What's it for?" asked the angel. "It's for joy, sadness, pain, loneliness and pride." "You're a genius," said the angel.

Looking at her somberly, the Lord replied, "I didn't put it there."

Comment by Paula (was Capricorna) on August 16, 2011 at 9:28pm

HA Sharon - I think that might be good advice - less distraction is better.

Comment by Sharon-Proud Sailor Mom on August 16, 2011 at 9:25pm

After I posted that, I thought - he calls me & I know he calls his girlfriend . . . perhaps my next advise will be - stop talking on the phone so much and Study! lol

Comment by Paula (was Capricorna) on August 16, 2011 at 9:03pm

Sharon, how nice that your son calls almost every day from A school!  My son is older and very independent.  It is a treat to hear from him once a month!  I am sure your son appreciates the support you give him.  I agree about being qualified - he had to take tests and get through boot camp.  The Navy is not there to trip them up, but rather to help them be the best they can be.  Tell him other moms are rooting for him too and send good wishes for his success.  It's the stuff you have to work hard for that makes you feel proud of your efforts.

Comment by Sharon-Proud Sailor Mom on August 16, 2011 at 7:05pm

I feel like the encouragment continues from Boot Camp.  - My son calls almost every day from A school (IT) Sometimes he's up and sometimes he's down - I think it's almost harder to talk on the phone that to write a letter - I could take my time composing my response, I just keep telling him that the Navy wouldn't have chosen him if they thought that he wasn't qualified. 

Comment by jpgcharity on August 16, 2011 at 3:17pm

Thank you, I hope your son continues to do well in his schooling also.

Comment by Paula (was Capricorna) on August 16, 2011 at 3:03pm

A passion for English will serve you well in your future.  I hope your Nuke continues to do well in school.

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