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Comment by nicole~a sailors girl(: on June 2, 2011 at 11:33pm

Aj- I have chronic bronchitis. I get it pretty often. Its like a terrible cold with haggard coughing up phlem. Maybe he has a larger phloem build up?

Comment by Dyl's Mom 943 on June 2, 2011 at 9:05pm

So sorry AJ to hear about Aaron not feeling well! my oldest had walking pnemonia and he sounded so bad that they had him come back to test him for asthma. his lungs have never been the same since that. every time he gets a cold, it settles in his chest and he's up coughing all night. it's awful! sometimes they give him steroids and really good cough medicine. Could be that he's just been sick so long with it that his lungs just can't function properly. it's awful when they're sick and you can't do a thing about it. i remember when dyl's was in bc and got that stupid pink eye! that's why his pic turned out weird and he never got his shooting pin (they would let him shoot with it).
thanks for the info you had on the gi bill.....i'm going to do some checking to see what i can find out.
So where are the pics of Ma Deuce? hmmmmmm? can't wait to see them!

mary, do you think you'll get to see derek over the 4th? that would be so cool! i haven't heard from dyl's.... just the one email and that's it. geeeez! they might as well have put him back in bc! ugh! i'll be glad when they're back home and i can talk to him more often!
well, i guess i'll go finish cleaning the pool.... i think it will be ready for this hot weather we're getting ready to have over the weekend..... ugh!

Comment by AJ on June 2, 2011 at 8:45am

Does anyone know anything about 'Bronchitis Induced Asthma'?  I had not heard anything form Aaron in days ... then this morning, an email saying that the doctors on the ship are in the process of diagnosing him with this .... that he will need to see a pulmonary specialist when he gets back from deployment and that it can take up to a year to cure.  What is up with all of this??????  Aaron has been the picture of health his entire life.  I can't imagine him in this situation.  We have no asthma in the family and he's never had it.  He's never had bronchitis, just that occasional cold like we all get.  He said he is having trouble breathing and is wheezing.  I'm going to do some research online, but if any of you know anything about this, or have any thoughts, please do let me know.

Comment by AJ on June 2, 2011 at 8:37am

Shelly .... I'm pretty sure that the GI Bill changed in form sometime in the last year.  I think it is true, that other family members, which might be just dependents, can use the money if not used in full by the enlisted member.  I don't know the amount now, or for how long of a period.  That is very little help and not much of an answer.  Maybe someone else will know more.

 

Nicole .... a big congratulations to you on those grades.  You are one smart cookie.  Thanks for the update.

 

Donna .... how cool for you .... you lucky duck ..... email AND a phone call.  You must have been jumping up and down in excitement.  So glad she made time to call you.  And the cranking begins for her too ... poor girl.  It sounds like the best way to make it through is to develop a really positive attitude about it, try to find a way to make it fun, surrender to recognizing that while it is an awful and disgusting job that it does serve the ship and all those on board .... but I would imagine that sometimes, they just wanna throw all that nasty mess right back at someone!  

 

Sweet Haley .... Iris, with a mom like you supporting her (which she clearly recognizes the presence and value of your wisdom and advice), she will learn to trust when and with whom she can take down that wall.  It was built to protect her at a time when she didn't personally have the tools to do cope with all that her little self had encountered in those early years.  The first seven years of one's life creates such an infrastructure as to who we are and how we react in life.  She was a lucky one to have Gene show up and be such a loving presence for her by the age of 3.  There is an undeniable pain that comes with the vulnerability of exposing one's true self.  I have a piece that a friend of mine wrote on that.  I've got it on my computer and will find it and include it in a separate post.  None of us survived our formative years without having some kind of protective wall built around our hearts ..... some more than others.  I have every confidence in Haley that she will learn how to let that guard down and how to trust another with her heart.  Hopefully Fred will be a great guy and will offer her some safe space to open up and let him see the beautiful, courageous, and lovely woman that she is.

 

Any pictures of you in your gear yet Ma Deuce?  That is a cool name too.  And how's the butt?

Comment by AJ on June 2, 2011 at 8:11am

Oh Mary .... why do boys do this stuff?  And it is yes, stupid.  So yes, grounding.  Something I started to add on to punishment was a mom supervised form of community service, forcing them to take responsibility of their action and recognizing that there are consequences.  So, I would work to have your son if not all of the ones out with him replacing the signs they pulled up, and, asking each house for a job that they can do for a week or two (mow lawn, clean gutters, etc.)  If that doesn't work, then have them go to local parks and clean up trash, spruce the place up.  And one last thing, is to write a letter of apology to mom and dad, including something they learned from the incident.

 

Sorry that your sleep was disrupted and good luck with talks with the other parents.  Not fun.

Comment by Dyl's Mom 943 on June 1, 2011 at 10:23pm

how in the world do you have all that energy iris to do everything you do?  i would be passed out on the couch every night at 5pm!  i think it would be cool to help raise some baby coons!  i know it's work too but i bet they are soooo cute! 

I'm sure Haley will be fine...she's still young yet and still getting used to the Navy life... she has a long time to break down walls and meet that extra special person.....  and that's what it has to be.  when he comes along, he'll have the key to open her heart.  (did i really just say that?  i sound like a harrlequin author, huh?!-  lol!)  anyhow.... it's true....

i'm still in one piece after going around town on the cycle!  woo hoo!  my butt hurts though!   why does the driver get the nice wide seat and the passenger gets the narrow one?  i might have to start doing more exercising on the ol "gluteous maximus" (however you spell it).

Donna....yeah, you got to talk you your daughter!  awesome!  it's like a holiday sometimes when you hear from them.  so the cranking begins..... ugh!  i don't think i want to know when dyl's has to cuz i'll just worry that he's working and not eating or sleeping and get sick like aj's son.  i hope it's better for your daughter.

mary, didn't you say d was coming home in august or did i make that up?  that's not too far away....60 days.....  how long will he be home for?  10 days?   better start baking now!  ha!

ok...guess i'll run for now.....  talk to ya'll soon!

 

Comment by Donna-Amanda's mom on June 1, 2011 at 11:27am

I actually grew up in the panhandle of Texas. When I turned 14 we moved to Washington to a little town (don't blink) called Joyce on the Olympic Peninsula. It is about 15 miles east of Port Angeles.

Glad you got to skype with Haley. Those road blocks are hard to get past. I still have a lot of those that I just can't get past even at my age. Mine is more the way I was treated by others growing up that I can't get past. Hopefully, she will. You have such a way with your kids that I am confident y ou can get her past these blocks.

Been awfully quiet the last few days around here. Everyone still recuperating from Memorial Weekend,

Comment by iris - Wahiawa, Hawaii on June 1, 2011 at 11:14am

Morning Ladies!

 

Donna - Wow, ummmm... I can't think of a nice word for the ex-wife when she is that cold to do something like that. I don't care if you are divorced or not, that's just wrong. So where did you grow up at? (ended the sentence with a preposition - my husband would be horrified - Lol!). I grew up in Ashland, Oregon (Southern Oregon) - mostly known for the Shakespearean Festival. My Dad has a 4800 acre ranch. Three girls to do all the work too. We were fit! He did hire other help - so we grew up with a few guys that we consider brothers.

 

Had a nice Skype with Haley. Not a lot going on except she really likes this guy and has run into that road block of hers. She has a wall that she keeps up so people can't hurt her. I believe that is partially what happened with Travis and her. She didn't want him to hurt her, so she ended it before he could penetrate that wall. Well, she is there with Fred now. He has specifically asked her to sit down with him and have a deep conversation. He'd like her to share some of her past experiences and allow him to get to know her. She's sort of scared to do that. So I chatted with her about it and hopefully she'll be able to move forward with this relationship. Getting your heart broke is part of life and helps you figure out what you do and don't want in a relationship. Haley doesn't like feeling vulnerable or out of control. Kind of stems from my divorce from my first husband and her biological father. He made promises to her and broke them (she was 3 through 6) then he abandoned her. Gene came on the scene when she was 3 which was confusing to her. She felt a certain loyalty to my ex which was understandable. It was a tough time for her and the sad part is she was more mature than the ex. When they talked on the phone, she'd ask him "why are you breaking my heart". Still brings tears to my eyes. Anyhow, I don't know if I could of handled things differently if that would of helped her. I really can't second guess cause it doesn't do any good now. All I can do is try to help her talk it out and figure things out so she can have a full, rich, happy, life.

 

Well I need to get the old chicken coop modified for my coonies. I think they are ready to move out there with a heat lamp. It will give them more room. Then I have a nail apt and I'm going to watch a Bout practice and take pics of it.

 

Hugs to you all. Have a great day!

 

Comment by Donna-Amanda's mom on May 31, 2011 at 12:32pm

Iris, Oh yes, I will be there. Wouldn't miss it for everything. Even if I find a new job before then, I tell everyone I need that time off.

Nice Haley is on land so you can skype with her. Roller Derby sounds like a lot of fun and great exercise.

I grew up on horses and not bikes also. So much safer but not sure my parents would agree. After my brother died, my dad threatened us with never getting on another motorcyle. Of course, his ex-wife went right out and bought his son who was 5yrs old a motorcycle. Wasn't good.

 

Comment by iris - Wahiawa, Hawaii on May 31, 2011 at 12:21pm

Thank you all for the bday wishes. Muah! back at ya. =)

 

Donna - Yaaaaay!!!!!  a double whammy. Email and a call. Wow, that is just fantastic. So glad you didn't miss it this time. Sorry she starts cranking. Boy does that sound like a crappy job. So you are going to get to visit SD and see her ship come in? That would be so cool. Glad she still loves the Navy, that will help her get through the bad parts.

 

Mary - I'm with you on two wheels. I grew up riding horses, not bikes or motorcycles. Rode on the back of a friends once and nearly killed us cause I didn't know how to ride. Scared the piss out of me. So no motorcycle for this kid. Maybe one of those cool tricycle motorcycles with a side car. I like the old WWII style. =)

 

Nicole - Nice job on the grades. Oh... you are getting so close now. Enjoy every last minute and then, well we are here. You know what to expect, but it's still nice to have a shoulder to whine on. =)

 

Well - today I get to skype with Haley. Yay! I will get to hear more about Fred. He's actually emailed me a few times. Has a sense of humor, which is must to survive in this family. Derby practice was killer last night. It was an all levels endurance practice. Wow! Those bout girls can skate. Everyone was so supportive of us Fresh Meat girls, really cool. We kept joking about our little group starting out like a "heard of turtles". My goal is to learn to skate as well as the bout girls. It's addicting. Oh I had to change my derby name cause it was already taken. So now I'm "Ma Deuce". I think Haley will love it since that was her favorite gun to shoot at the machine gun shoot. I figure I'm a Mom and I have two kids, so there ya go. Lol.....

 

Well I need to keep this short. I'll be back tomorrow with my Haley update. Hope you are all having a good start to your week. Hugs, RSL and Go Derby!

 

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