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Comment by AnnNgeorgia on December 7, 2011 at 4:35pm

Rats!! I missed a phone call from Chuck this morning at 8:30!  I HATE not being able to carry my cell phone while I work. Anyway, he said they had a karioki contest on ship, and he and two of his best buddies won!! They sang "Man of Constant Sorrow" by the Soggy Bottom Boys, from  the movie "Oh Brother, Where Art Thou", a favorite of Chuck's. He said to check the Essex FB in case they captured a vidio. Non there yet. If anybody's son/daughter has pics, please ask them and see if they can be posted here. I would LOVE to see him! And there will be a "cookie reward" on the line to he/she who supplies the photo!.  :-)

Comment by Mary n Jesse on December 7, 2011 at 1:10pm

♥ A Sailors Christmas♥

 

Twas the night before Christmas, he lived in a crowd,

In a 40 man berthing, with shipmates so loud.

 I had come down the exhaust stack with presents to give,

And to see just who in this rack did live.

 

I looked all about, and a strange sight I did see,

No tinsel, no presents, not even a tree.

No stockings were hung, just boots close at hand,

On the bulkhead hung pictures ...of far distant lands.

 

He had medals and badges and awards of all kind,

And a sobering thought came into my mind.

For this place was different, it was so dark and dreary,

I had found the home of a Sailor, this I could see clearly.

 

The Sailor lay sleeping, silent and alone,

Curled up in his rack, dreaming of home.

The face was so gentle,

the berthing in such good order,

But not how I pictured a United States Sailor.

 

Was this the hero whom I saw on TV?

Defending his country so we all could be free?

I realized the families that I've seen this night,

Owed their lives to these Sailors who were willing to fight.

 

Soon round the world, the children would play,

And grownups would celebrate a new Christmas Day.

They all enjoyed freedom each month of the year,

Because of the Sailors, like the one lying here.

 

I couldn't help but wonder how many lay alone,

On a cold Christmas Eve, on a sea far from home.

The very thought brought a tear to my eye,

I dropped to my knees and started to cry.

 

The sailor awakened and I heard a rough voice,

"Santa, don't cry, for this life is my choice."

"Defend the seas this day, the peace do I keep."

 

The sailor then rolled over and drifted to sleep,

I couldn't control it, I continued to weep.

I kept watch for hours so silent, so still,

 And we both shivered from the night's cold chill.

 

I didn't want to leave on that cold, dark night,

This guardian of honor so willing to fight.

 

Then the Sailor rolled over and with a voice soft and pure,

Whispered, "Carry on Santa, it's Christmas..All is Secure"

Comment by hunter's mom kyann HOOYAH on December 7, 2011 at 11:29am

YAY!!!!!  got a wake up call this morning from hunter!  pretty sure they are on their way "home."  he said the phone cards i put in the package wouldn't work.  :(  i bought them at kroger and they say international.  phooey!  maybe they'll work off ship??? 

anyway, think i'll be taking a nap later...haha  it wasn't all that early, my hubby was up and getting ready for work, but i still had about 2 more hours to sleep.... but i'll take those calls ANYTIME!!!!

have a great day, all!

Comment by cathyo Ship 11 Div 063 on December 6, 2011 at 7:45pm

Happy Birthday to Hunter!!  That's great that he received his package right on the day!!

Comment by MarianneKT's Mom on December 6, 2011 at 6:12pm

Kyann - How wonderful!! Wonder if the same will happen for Katie.  Her 22nd is coming up a few days before Christmas.

I'm sure he will get the hint.  Maybe you'll get a call when they are back 'home'.  I know that is when I will be getting my next call;)

I've been sending emails back and forth with Katie too. I'll say I have to go and take care of a few things.  Before I am off the computer there's another email.  Now I really need to go and take care of a few things before it's time to make dinner!

Comment by hunter's mom kyann HOOYAH on December 6, 2011 at 6:02pm

ditto!  congrats hans and katie!  :)

kim-post still shows on mine too.

i talked to hunter via email and fb .

today is his 22nd birthday, and he received our package ON his birthday!  how cool!  i put some phone cards in there for him.  told him hint hint.  we'll see if he gets it.  hahahaha

Comment by cathyo Ship 11 Div 063 on December 6, 2011 at 2:36pm

Congratulations to Hans and Katie!!

Comment by MarianneKT's Mom on December 6, 2011 at 8:37am

Kim fron TN - He might have!  Was he going for the ESWS (Enlisted Surface Warfare Specialist (ESWS) ? 

 Katie just emailed the following.......... Hey Mom, I passed! Its now DC3(SW)!!!  No it wont be my name in my email!!!  Not sure when I get pinned though. Yes I will be sending you the pics when ever it happens. Love Always, Katie

Comment by MarianneKT's Mom on December 5, 2011 at 10:15pm

Katie had emailed that she would call when the dropped off the green in Oki, but now she said she has duty.  Promises to call when they get back to Sasebo.

Glad your son called Sharon...didn't realized it had been so long since you have heard his voice!

Comment by cathyo Ship 11 Div 063 on December 5, 2011 at 10:01pm

Sharon! happy for you that you heard from your sailor!

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