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Moms who's sons or daughters are on the Uss Essex.
Members: 77
Latest Activity: Apr 1, 2021
Discussion Forum
need ship address to send gifts
Started by solafgerk. Last reply by Mamaof6pack2rSailors Jul 8, 2015. 5 Replies 1 Like
Christmas gifts
Started by mtdiane. Last reply by AuntieJ Nov 29, 2011. 3 Replies 0 Likes
my daughter in te USS ESSEX
Started by goitia67. Last reply by goitia67 Mar 22, 2011. 3 Replies 0 Likes
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Comment by MarianneKT's Mom on December 26, 2011 at 8:38pm
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Great pic Mary! Think Katie would have not been happy with me if I got the camera out 'one more time' at the airport. Think she had enough of picture taking. But...we did go to Sears this AM to get a family picture taken. Katie's flight was to leave at 3:30, but they had to change planes and wait for one to come over from the hangar....left at 5:40 p from here. Don't think that she will be meeting her connecting flight.;/
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Comment by cathyo Ship 11 Div 063 on December 26, 2011 at 7:24pm
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Sounds like you all had a nice time, Mary! Love Jesse's outfit :-)
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Comment by Mary n Jesse on December 26, 2011 at 6:03pm
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Yes that is my kid at the airport wearing a christmas tie, a "rapper" t-shirt, and 3D glasses! what a goof. Too bad you can't see in this picture that he is also wearing slippers (left his shoes by the front door at home). LOL
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Hi everyone and Merry Christmas! Well, we took Jesse to the airport this morning. I did much better than last year, I didn't "lose it" until they started to board the plane. Glad you got to have your girl home Marianne. We didnt do as much as (Jesse) and I thought we'd do. With 2 days being travel days, there really isn't time for much since seeing family and friends is what we ended up focusing on. Since it was Christmastime, there were family parties and stuff going on, so we just tried to get him as much "face time" with everyone he loves and who loves him. So in that respect, it was a great success! My kid likes to party too so he got a lot of that in there! We had a big get together for him at the corner bar/rock hall and I actually convinced him to stay sober and he did! He was glad that he was, and he ended up being the one to drive several of his friends home that night. Thank you all for your support, it means so much. Glad you got to see or talk with your sailors for the holiday. Mary
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Nice, Kyann!!
Ooooh, Marianne, those darn goodbyes...thinking about you.
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Kyann - that's wonderful that you were able to skype. I saw that it was snowing in Sasebo. Christmas Eve morning we had just a dusting. Can't remember the last time we had a 'brown' Christmas (actually our grass is still pretty green). It was wonderful for traveling though for just about everyone around MI.
Today we h ave to say 'goodbye';(
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Comment by hunter's mom kyann HOOYAH on December 25, 2011 at 11:10pm
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skyped with hunter for 2 hours last night! it was wonderful! he watched us open gifts he sent and we watched him open ours we sent. he showed us it was snowing. he was going to skype more today, but...don't know what happened to him-probably didn't wake up before he had to go on watch. :(
hope you all are having a Blessed and Merry CHRISTmas!
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メリークリスマス - Merry Christmas in Japanese. Just sent that to Josh as he is celebrating with his buddies :-)
And Merry Christmas to all of my Navy Mom Friends. You have all become part of my life and I am greatful for all of you. From my heart to yours...
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Marianne, thanks and Merry CHRISTmas to you and ALL the USS Essex Sailors and family!!!!!!
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