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Comment by Arwen on March 14, 2011 at 9:20pm

I'm oddly fortunate, I've been too worried about what is happening HERE to worry about Chris in Japan. Brookings is one of the two towns in the US that was hit hard by the tsunami as it crossed the ocean. Our port was destroyed, one man died. It's small potatoes compared to what is happening in Japan, but it keeps my attention here. It's hard to worry about Japan when this hits us personally.

Comment by Navy/ArmyMom on March 14, 2011 at 12:56pm

Good news, Arwen.  I thought about and have been thinking about you and Chris all weekend.  Please keep us posted, and praise God that all is well.  What a heartbreaking and frightening situation.  We complain about so many things, and then something like this puts so much into perspective regarding the important things and the unimportant things in our lives.  God bless you, I know that even though you are a very strong Navy mom, this has to have been and continues to be a difficult situation for you.  Again, keep us posted.  Navy mom hugs to you. Tricia

Comment by Arwen on March 13, 2011 at 3:01pm

Chris is in Japan. His ship pulled into port just before the quake hit. They are far from the disaster zone, and didn't even know it happened until it was on the news. They also had no effect from the tsunami. I don't know why they aren't being assigned to go help (their continued presence in port is public knowledge). I can only speculate on why they haven't headed north for disaster relief, and we're not allowed to do that here.

Comment by Arwen on March 7, 2011 at 12:50pm

Wait, 2nd class test already? Chris still hasn't made E-3.That will happen in June, and he can take the 3rd class test a year from now.

*sigh*

Comment by Scott Proud Dad of Brian on March 6, 2011 at 11:55pm

Congrats to Joeys mom.

Comment by Sarah (BooBoo) on March 6, 2011 at 9:19pm

Aww, congrats Joeys mom. I agree with Sandra on wanting pics when the time comes. 

 

Sandra please driving carefully since the we know the weather lately hasn't been the best no matter where your at.

 

Anyone else have a sailor taking the 2nd class test this week? I don't know who would be more upset if Shawn didn't get it since if he makes it, and he should, then he gets a new watch. Good luck to anyone taking upcoming tests!

Comment by Scott Proud Dad of Brian on February 21, 2011 at 3:39pm

Wow a year has past. Glad that most are doing well. Sandra it sounds like all your family will be in one location for you to see. Brian will be going out soon and hopefully he will be back when Tammy and I go to visit them in Bangor WI.OPSEC rules on Subs is strict and hard for Mom to understand.

Comment by Sarah (BooBoo) on February 19, 2011 at 11:12pm

Wow, 1 yr and this time we don't have to say goodbye after 1 day of seeing each other. 

 

Everything here is busy as busy can be. Both of us are still in school and Shawn was told yesterday that he could graduate with his 2nd degree this fall. Mocha is about to start training classes which is badly needed as the house shows. Shawn takes the 2nd class test next month and on top off that is putting together his officer packet for the fall. So like I said, very busy. I hope everyone is doing okay and enjoys their weekend.

Comment by DebbieinCA on February 19, 2011 at 9:53pm

Happy Anniversary everyone!

Hooyah, we've made it through the first year.

To me, it seems like it's been more than a year. Sean's still in the nuke program at Goose Creek. He's about to graduate from his second school, then he will be on hold for a while waiting for a spot to open up at nuke prototype school. He's really looking forward to having a break from mandatory study hours. The nuke program is insanely hard, and I'm really proud of him for sticking with it! Can't wait to see him graduate from the last school and get an assignment. He really wants to travel. I hope he gets to go to Japan, and Australia, and all those other places Sandra was talking about Nichelle going to. Sounds wonderful! Congratulations to Nichelle! OH, and I'd be just fine with Sean being stationed in nearby San Diego. too. ;^)

In the meantime, I hope he gets to go to Ballston Spas for prototype school. There are a lot of places he wants to see closeby, and I'd love visiting him there. There's talk of moving the school to Virginia, though. That would be a great place, as well! Time will tell. Ha ha...What am I thinking? Navy needs will tell. :)

I just want to say thank you to Arwen and all you who have been a wonderful support system for me and a source of information when my own strong, silent type son is not sharing. You're wonderful women and men who have made a lasting and positive impact on a lot of people in a lot of ways.

Enjoy your sailors,

Debbie

Comment by ukmom on February 19, 2011 at 9:33pm

My son is graduating from Nuke School next Friday.  It's been a very long and busy year for him.  He got married last October to a lovely girl and we are very happy for them both!!  There is a hold before going to Prototype school, so we don't know just when he will start that school or what he will be doing in the meantime.  It still seems a long time until he will join the fleet.  Best wishes to everyone and thanks to our sailors for what they are doing for all of us.  Special thanks to all my "Cyber Sisters" for your support during basic.  It meant a lot to have all of your support.

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