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SHIP 12 DIVISION 224 PIR 7/8/11
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This group is for anyone who has a SR in Ship 12 Division 224 PIR 7/8/11. Welcome!
Website: http://ship12div224pir7-8-11
Location: Great Lakes
Members: 13
Latest Activity: Jul 12, 2013
Discussion Forum
Snippets from Letters 5/29 & 5/30
Started by TickledTink. Last reply by linda23 Jul 5, 2011. 2 Replies 0 Likes
I got two letters, mailed Tues 5/31, received in San Diego Thurs 6/2 written with RTC paper and envelopes. Letter 1, 5/29: - "Things are hard here, I'm not gonna lie. Every day is a 16 hr day and…Continue
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Comment by Willsmom on June 15, 2011 at 1:40pm
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I can do all things, thru Christ, who gives me strength.
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I can relate to that, SailorMomLisa! Looking so forward to seeing my son July 8th, yet what a bittersweet time that will be, as he will be leaving that day and will be even further from home!
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Comment by Lisa on June 15, 2011 at 10:34am
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Praying here too! I'm hoping for a letter soon, I've only gotten two. Not sure if this is getting harder or easier...
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Amen, Joel's rackie!
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Comment by joel's_rackie on June 15, 2011 at 5:07am
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Let's lift them up in prayer!! God is in control!!
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Comment by navymommo on June 14, 2011 at 10:40pm
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It really seems longer without calls or letters- Hope they are all doing well!
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Hey navymommo.....doing good....missing my son. Wish they could call, but looking forward to letters on Thursday!
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Hey- Its getting quiet out there! Is everybody doing ok?
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Oops :-) Sat July 2nd. Don't think any of them (or us) will want to be going back after their PIR, even for a little friendly competition, LOL
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Hi Joelsrackie :-) et al....
I got my airline tickets, yay!! There were a few wanna get away deals left..not sure how long they'll last. Most of the travel plans are made, now just have to sit back and wait...not so patiently :-) I am so excited I can't stand it!! Read a few interesting things on the FB RTC page. They mentioned that the Captains Cup is the Saturday before their PIR. So for our Div that should be?? Sat July 9th. It sounds like a fun field day/competition between divisions. We'll have to be sending special prayers their way that day. Also read about a black bag for sailors leaving for A school elsewhere. Won't effect my son, but maybe some of your SR's. More info on the main RTC page. Hope everyone has a great weekend!
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