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Comment by MarianneKT's Mom on March 17, 2012 at 9:27pm

Cathy - Will keep your uncle and family in my  prayers.

I know that when my Mom had her congestive heart failure and then other heart issues, Katie knew she would not be able to come home since it was her Grandma, not Mom/Dad, Sister/brother, son/daughter, husband/wife.  Fortunately, my Mother is doing so much better with her defibrilator/pacemaker and Katie got to see her when she surprised us in December with a visit.

Kim from TN - wonder why Hans is sending his stuff home himself, Katie says the Navy will be doing it for her.

Comment by cathyo Ship 11 Div 063 on March 17, 2012 at 9:17pm

Hi ladies!  My uncle had a rough week and ended up in the ER.  His heart rate went so low he passed out at his apartment at assisted living and then they found that his potassium levels were dangerously high.  For two whole days he fought sleep.  His arms and legs were never still.  Constantly tried to pull out tubes and swing his legs over the bed.  Complete confusion and moved in and out of different periods of his life.  It was so sad but so peaceful for the family to be there with him.  With most of the family there we were able to have someone with him 24 hours.  Since he has slept, potassium levels down, and they took out the temp pacemaker.  Hospice has visited but he has not agreed to it - yet anyways.  I don't think he understood all that they offered and how so he just needs time to think it through.  He has now signed a DNR.  The plan is to get him well enough to go back to his assisted living apartment.  And after being with him today and seeing how much better he looks and acts, I think that he will make it back there.

     Because we thought the end was near, I did contact the Red Cross.  But only to find out that an uncle is not considered immediately family. I think that I kind of knew that but wish I was told that up front when I explained the situation to the ombudsman. 

     I happen to catch Josh on FB and was able to give him an update on our uncle.  He felt so bad and was worried if I was ok and his nanny and poppy.  I reminded him how close our family is and that even through bad times we love being together.  He asked me to put his sailor picture at his bedside with a note.

      And then on Friday, Josh called with his ship to shore calling cards to wish his dad a happy birthday.  So sweet to hear his voice.  And I was amazed how clear the connection was!  We only got disconnected once and he called right back to finish up the minutes on the cards.

     KimT, you must be so excited!!!

Take care all!  Enjoy the rest of the weekend.

Comment by MarianneKT's Mom on March 17, 2012 at 1:23pm

Sharon - I remember when Katie was home the first time after joining the Essex.  I showed her the profile page for this group and she recognized the sailor.  He is no longer on this ship and I don't think 'Michelle' has posted for a very, very long time...2010..maybe

Comment by AnnNgeorgia on March 16, 2012 at 6:19pm

So what is the "deep sink"? I'm guessing it's a huge sink for hand-washing giant pots/pans. Anybody know?

Comment by hunter's mom kyann HOOYAH on March 16, 2012 at 5:17pm

thanks, sharon.   glad no damages or injuries reported. i sent hunter an email, but he hasn't replied...that boy.  ha ha

hunter is cranking in the kitchen, too. 

finally got the passport application sent off.  :)  now, to hear more about the cruise "officially." 

70's here and low 50's for the next 15 days...bye bye winter?  not cold enough to kill those little critters, though. 

kim, hans is going to love the scrapbook.  you inspire me!  :)

have a  great weekend, all!

Comment by AnnNgeorgia on March 15, 2012 at 9:50pm

Hi everyone. Had a glitch in my computer I guess. Comment box was unavailable for me but I guess I worked through it. Anyway, March in Ga. and we've got high temps in the low 80's. What's summer got in store for us?! Been out of the loop for awhile. So any letters/packages henceforth go to the BH address, correct? My son Chuck is cranking in the kitchen this tiime out. That does not change his dept/div. on his address does it? He said they'd put him in the "deep sink".Can't wait to hear from him and compare notes. I work as a lunchroom lady at a local high school and I have permanent dish room duty, which I LOVE. Wierd, huh, but true. Crappy pay but good benefits and worth the work to have summers and all major holidays off.

Comment by hunter's mom kyann HOOYAH on March 15, 2012 at 9:30pm

lynn, we are planning on going.  can't wait!  would love to meet some of you there.

has anyone heard about an earthquake in japan?  my mil asked me if hunter was affected by it, but i really hadn't heard anything about it.  ?? 

so, i forget, do the email addresses change, too? 

kim-glad you'll still hang out here.  :)

i have a package i need to send off to hunter, i just wanted to wait 'til the address changed so he'll get it for sure.

will they do the hull swap out at sea?

Comment by Mary n Jesse on March 14, 2012 at 2:16pm

Wait...

Cathy, I copied and pasted your address post. Just want to make sure that you it is

Bonhomme  (not Bonhamme)  :)

mary

Comment by Mary n Jesse on March 14, 2012 at 1:59pm

had to dig a little for the new address, so I'll re-post. I haven't been very organized lately, have been really busy at work.

USS Bonhamme Richard (LHD6)
DEPT./DIVISION
FPO, AP 96617-1656

 

also here is the essex family fb page link that I need to join as well.  :)

 http://www.facebook.com/#!/groups/ussessexfamily/ 

 

 

Comment by LynnC3(ship10div372) on March 14, 2012 at 11:58am

Thank you Sharon!

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