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BUD/S Class 281
Information
Class 281 is on the march through the phases of BUD/S
Website: http://www.navyformoms.com/group/prebudsmomss
Members: 59
Latest Activity: Nov 7, 2012
Discussion Forum
Prayer Chain
Started by ProudFamily. Last reply by Ray Ray Mar 8, 2010. 6 Replies 0 Likes
Sign up for Prayer CHain through this discussion. We are basing the times on PST.Continue
A Place for Prayers
Started by Tee-1sailor's mom. Last reply by Tee-1sailor's mom Mar 8, 2010. 55 Replies 0 Likes
I think it would be great to have a place to post requests, answers, or just general prayers for Class 281 or any pre-bud family. Everyone is Welcome!
Comment Wall
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Comment by ProudFamily on April 11, 2010 at 10:58pm
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Dear Father,
Tomorrow brings another day and another challenge for our guys. I ask for a restful night for class 281 and 282, that all the boys will wake Monday with rested bodies and rested souls. I ask for strength of mind and body for our friends in 282 and calm reassurance for our boys in 281. THe unknown plays so dangerously with our minds and I ask for peace for the guys all week. I lift up Class 281 as they begin new challenges this week. Keep them focused on the task at hand. I am reminded of your promise "I go do all things through Christ who strengthens me." I ask for you to provide the mental, physcial and spiritual strength this week. I praise you for the abilities you have given them and the accomplishments they have achieved. Thank you Heavenly Father. Amen
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Rachel.... Cant wait to hear about your trip.
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Comment by sue on April 9, 2010 at 4:22pm
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have a great trip rachel! take notes to pm us all stuff you find out! hug him twice for me!
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Comment by Tee-1sailor's mom on April 9, 2010 at 10:58am
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Ophelia.... i don't think you were offensive at all... I have just heard that if they read that the guys have complained about too many PTs, runs, logs, etc... they crank it up a bit. Don't know if that is true or not, but I'd rather us be safe than sorry..
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Not to nag, but remember to be careful what is posted. Instructors read these posts and if they think the guys are complaining......
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rachel - please pm us about the day if you can! Proud - so happy for you to have gotten to be there! thanks for sharing. you're right, they don't understand. Mamamaria - welcome home!
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Just landed from San Diego! I sat on the rocks, and walked the beaches of Coronado. It is a beautiful place from a visitor's eyes. It is a humbling place from a Mom's eyes. I was very impressed with the o-course and how big it really is. I know you all understand when I say it was so healing and comforting to see everything in person. I walked the beaches daily and it was so beatiful We had a wonderful time relaxing with our son. He is still healing and obviously doesn't have all his strength back. We enjoyed eating at BUDS hangouts and visiting Bullshirts. I am sure I saw a lot of your sons walking around and at the necessary places such as the barber shop and dry cleaners. I loved seeing the everyday routine of my son. We had lots of conversations about what he had experienced, how he felt-the good and bad- and his achievements. I tried very hard to convey my feelings and emotions over the past weeks, but realized that it is a mom's thing and they love us, but truly can't understand. It was so important not to burden him with my fears and emotions. My goal was to be a sounding board and find lots of laughter in the weekend. SUCCESS! It was great!
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my son said no aftershocks. they really are having an adventure, aren't they!!!!!
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Happy Easter everyone! We are connected by our "Heartstrings" to our sons in 281, so be joyful today!
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