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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 sue on March 14, 2010 at 12:18am
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mamamaria - thanks for putting into words what is on my heart also. happy and sad emotions can co-exist in our hearts. prayers for us all. now, don't forget to spring your clocks 1 hour ahead now! goodnight, I'm sleeping well tonight!
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so... I count 9 people who are currently in 281 (plus so many more that have been such a support and encouragement)..... lauren,melbel,mamamaria, katy,proud family, one day, rachel, mama I'm coming home, sue (soon to be joined by love my boy). did I miss anyone, and is anyone else out there that hasn't checked in yet? I'm hoping that more people will join us in phase 2. and also.... thanks for your encouraging post QM I do appreciate your points of view. I'm going to be gone all day today, but will check in again Sunday!
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Good night ladies......what a wild week we have had together! let's all rest this weekend! Sat. am means medical check outs and going out to breakfast together, I think! Hope they have a great time, they deserve it!
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Comment by Tee-1sailor's mom on March 13, 2010 at 2:09am
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Ellen, I'm so happy you liked the song. It was shared with me a few weeks ago but I wanted to wait to post it here. Today seemed like a good day. I listen to it often. With Easter coming, it has meaning to me, and I'd hoped you all would enjoy hearing it.
Good night everyone, I wish you and your precious sons a peaceful sleep.
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Comment by MomMom on March 13, 2010 at 12:28am
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Wow, what a journey. I've been following you these past weeks. My son is getting ready to graduate BC and then move over to Pre-Buds - and then Coronado. I will continue to follow and pray with 281 as they continue and now 282 knowing that there will be so many helping my son when he gets there. Congrats to all.
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Great long talk tonight after he had 5 hours of sleep. Sounded content but restless at the same time. Told him if he woke up at 3:00 in the morning to call and I would talk, or rather listen. I tried really hard just to let him talk, but did ask questions also. The one common thread in every sentence was the cold....
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Comment by annie on March 12, 2010 at 10:46pm
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Congrats to 281!! HOOYAH!
i am sad that my husband did not make it as far as the rest of the guys, but there is always a NEXT TIME. Once again, CONGRATS!!
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Ellen - We value you and your son, and of course, you stay right here and continue on this journey with us, and we will be there when your son calls you at the end of 282's hell week with tears in our eyes. I , too, am sorry that E is not in this class anymore, however, when classes are all done, and teams are made up and shifted around , it is possible for him to reunite with 281 people and renew bonds that were forged so strong that delaying 1 class will not break them. Plus all the new bonds he will make in 282. He will be helping those new guys along, and be a leader to them in ways not possible with 281! be encouraged that the hurt today (and i appreciate your honesty) will dissapate and new challenges, healing, and joy will replace it!
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Ellen, you and E will be in my thoughts and prayers. I know you would love to be there with him now. Both of you need to heal for the challenges ahead. 282 is going to be an awesome group.
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