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For all Parents, etc that has a Sailor that has or is Currently serving on the Flag Ship of the 7th Fleet. A place where we can connect, discuss concerns & share stories about our Sailors on this ship. I look forward to hearing from all of you...
Members: 55
Latest Activity: Jan 13, 2019
Discussion Forum
Blue Ridge
Started by Myangels. Last reply by Rhonda Nov 29, 2018. 1 Reply 1 Like
What does your sailor do?
Started by CCR. Last reply by ldk Jan 17, 2013. 28 Replies 1 Like
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Comment by Bert's Mom on May 23, 2011 at 2:26pm
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Sorry for the terrible spelling below. I was so excited to see the pic I was typing like a mad woman!!
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Oh Thanks Blondie for that picture. I take it that is your daughter and another sailor they work with? So good to see him. I haven't seen him since last August. They hug you gave him and this picture has been great! I cant tell you how much this site and you and your daughter mean to me! Please tell her I said hi and lots of love her, Bert and all the other sailors! Oh and to you Blondie for everything you do. You are a special person and I hope to met you someday.
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Comment by KTSNavymom Kathy on May 23, 2011 at 12:07pm
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Hi Everyone hope all is well
CCR sorry to hear about your Dad
did you see the Great Pics. of Patrick on the BR FB page??
Talked to Katie last night she says they'll be back on the 26th.
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Hello All! Havent been on in awhile, been working night shift. And sleeping all day. Yuck! Any updates on the sailors. Glad to see Ashgrove made it home safe but [d also she had to come home :0[ I havent heard from my sailor for about three weeks so I hope no news is good news.
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Comment by cmgorgoni on May 19, 2011 at 3:43pm
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Does anyone have pictures of the Graduation Ceremony at Norfork Virginia on May 13th? I was unable to attend
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CCR - prayers sent for your Dad, Mom, and you... watching your parents grow old is sometimes so hard.
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Comment by CCR on May 18, 2011 at 9:13pm
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And, they don 't get any easier ash, sorry to say. We just manage it better!
Sorry to hear - Kathy and Kathy. Patrick has known for a year that my dad has dementia, and when he broke his hip, I took care of them from April to April. But I've got a 12-14 hour a day job now and work most week-ends too. He just fell again and is in the hospital. They think he had a stroke. He had a quad 15 yrs ago, and he can't breathe even taking a few steps gets pooped out. He is starting not to recognize people, and he wants his car back so he can buy a plane, and wants to paint the driveway green with a 1/2 inch paintbrush. He was measuring the driveway to figure out how much paint to buy......
But he's a big hero, long story in space/air aviation, and a genius. They won't let him come back home and my mom has been having someone come in the house for $260 a day. Jeez. I laughed and told her she got me cheap; Free.
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Comment by ashgrove on May 18, 2011 at 5:05pm
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Talked to my sailor, he's doing better. I think they left again too, not sure where they're going and back next week. I did make it back and was the longest, hardest day of my life. 3 hour train ride to the airport by myself because they all had duty the Sunday I left since they had to get the ship ready to leave that Tuesday, an hour at the airport, 12 hour flight to chicago, spending almost 9 hours there and 3 flight delays then finally home after an hour flight. Miserable day. Took a little to get back in the swing of things and feels like it was forever ago that I was there. I'm more than thankful for the time I was there and it gave me a preview of what life would be like when he's home. It was ana amazing trip and I wish I could go back and visit again soon.
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Comment by Mikes Mom on May 2, 2011 at 12:02pm
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May God Bless all of our service members-and ESPECIALLY our NAVY SEALS, who took down Osama Bin Laden!! Another one bites the dust !!
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Comment by BeckyT on April 27, 2011 at 12:16pm
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Glad you are having a great time Ashgrove my son Skyped me today and showed me his dinner from Coco's.
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