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Comment by sailor93mom on October 9, 2014 at 3:30pm

Thank you very much Mahler! :) I love candles, anyway. I use them for relaxation purposes mostly. And to bring good vibes when I've had a bad day.

Just a kwinkadink...
My daughter -sailor 93 was born on Memorial day 1993. She been in almost two years. Got to Skype with her yesterday and it was Awesome!!! I get emails on occasion, but getting to actually see her was just, well, fanfreakingtastic! I gave only seen pictures and heard her beautiful voice since she was 15 y/o due to living in different states, and our relationship was very rocky the last couple of years. So seeing and talking to her was very refreshing. I missed her High School grad and basic training grad so I'm trying really hard to be able to go see her when they get back.

My other daughter just signed up for another 6 years this last summer. She's a SeaBee (CE) and says that she hasn't been on a ship. We talk and text a lot.


Sorry, getting all babbly. I usually just sit back and read to keep up with what's happening.

Comment by Anita n Ohio on October 9, 2014 at 12:43pm

Just be careful if you own cats!   Blue candle nights are special but don't burn the house down!!!!

Comment by NavyMomDPL on October 9, 2014 at 11:46am

Mahler

What a great idea, gonna do that at least once a week.

Comment by Mahler on October 9, 2014 at 11:37am

Sailor Mom 93, I found the following when searching "blue candle, navy, lighting".  It's from an older Navyformoms post.  They also showed this candle lighting idea on a Navyfordads site.  

One thought:  we could all light a candle for them on "Mojo Mondays", "Thoughtful Thursdays", Pyche 'Em Up Saturdays or Sundays", "Tip Our Hats Tuesdays'", "Well Wishes Wednesdays", or "Fire 'Em Up" Fridays.  

Here's what I copied:

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Welcome to all Moms and we invite you to join us throughout the future Year to light a blue candle in honor of our sailors, past, present and future to honor the service and sacrifice they each give by being away from their families...We honor the Military for the sacrifice they make 24/7/365. Light a blue candle on Holidays, Birthdays, Memorials and celebrate the lives of our Navy and Military that keeps our hearts and lives free. In your own home, or wherever you are at. LET YOUR BLUE CANDLE SHINE. You can rsvp that you will STATE YOUR CITY AND STATE, then comment on Birthdays, honor to someone throughout the year.... Keep the Blue Candle Burning. visit the group too of Home for A Holiday/by the BLUE CANDLE MOMS. Happy 4th of July

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This copied info. was from 2011, maybe.  

Ya'll can tell your sailors I'm lighting a candle for them all.  I just got some new blue votives so I'm good to go.  :)

Comment by Dad of Sailor on October 7, 2014 at 11:04pm

SailorMom,

Yes, the ones that are stationed elsewhere will leave shortly after the ship arrives back in port. They all want to get back to their families and get "home" so they don't keep them around very long.

Comment by Dad of Sailor on October 7, 2014 at 11:01pm

Laura, PPWS is the Propulsion Plant Watch Supervisor which is an important qual for Nuclear folks. Watch supervisors are the ones in charge of the plant during each watch cycle. They are in charge of all the other watchstanders. Congrats to her.

Comment by SailorMom94 on October 7, 2014 at 10:05pm

Ok group got a question. I was trying to figure out how to get to the homecoming. But my Sailor is saying that he and his group will be leaving soon after arriving to head back to where they are stationed. Does anyone know if it is really that fast a turn around before leaving. I was thinking Thurs through Monday. First deployment so all new to us.

Comment by Mahler on October 7, 2014 at 4:33pm

Laura, I found some comprehensive info. on watchstanding, in general, on a wikipedia site. They even used a pic from the ship as an example. The watchstander was, in this case, using binoculars, looking out the window with a beautiful sunset in view.

I don't know if you needed info. on supervisers, in particular, but they surely do seem to be committed to keeping a visual on even the inside engineering/mechanical, or whatever, stuff that ensures proper navigational stuff is going on in tip top form (not just the course outside). :)

It makes me proud of how efficient and together our Navy is. No stone left unturned.

That's what I came up with. Oh, also, there's a pdf on seabee watch stuff.

Comment by lavendergrl8 on October 7, 2014 at 4:07pm

Thanks Mahler~ :-) cant wait to see all our sailors....Def will be sharing a glass of wine ....

Comment by SailorMom94 on October 7, 2014 at 3:00pm

Tonya M I love how you put that lol. It's so hard to let them go but such a true blessing to know they have grown into amazing adults.

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