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Comment by Coach Shelia on October 10, 2014 at 8:46am

GrandmaBarb! He's so very handsome! That shine looks good! When I was active duty Army medic, the OIC of our clinic had a contest every week for who had the best shine on our footwear! LOL!!! Guess who won every week? LOL Have a fabulous weekend everyone!

Comment by carrie on October 10, 2014 at 3:31am

Happy Friday everyone, good to see too tall Joan, Coach Sheila, Renee and our Sister GrandmaBarB post this week.   Glad everything going well for your son too tall Joan and you.   GrandmaBarb, what a lovely pics of your fine sailor, and CONGRATS to him and you on passing his Petty Officer test.    Also, you are quiet welcome and I'm glad I brighten your day, it is so much easier to be kind to ppl and show how much you appreciate them, they time and efforts!   The World would be a much better place for us to live in, if ppl will just respect themselves and other human being and stop be selfish and hating!   You're just a sweet person who bring wisdom, much experiences and knowledge to this group.   You even take the time out to research infor to bring Facts back to this group and keep everybody straight when they get out of place here with some of your jokes!    Has you say all the time:   Remind them all this is what they sign-up for!   Ha    Always, good to hear from you and know that you are still during good and haven't missed a beat in Life!   (Ha)   ;-)

Comment by too tall Joan on October 9, 2014 at 8:55pm

Hi ladies. Today is my Friday because it is an in service day today & I don't have to go in. Love 3 day weekends, a perk for working in education. Lol
GrandmaBarB glad to have some input from you...it's been awhile. You have a very handsome grandson. Congratulations to him on his new endeavor.
Love your comment about his shiny shoes. My daddy was also a marine. As a kid he took pride in spit shining his boots and shoes, spending what seemed like hours getting that perfect shine. The first time I saw my daughters boots that only need the tips shined, I about died. Times have changed

Comment by GrandmaBarB on October 9, 2014 at 5:32pm

Thanks, Coach.....I agree...he is a handsome devil.  He looks like his Mom, right down to the dimple in his chin...but his nose, mouth and smile are all Daddy's.  No doubt, great gene pool....ha.  

Can I brag some more.  Just got this picture earlier in the week showing off in his sort of dress uniform and barracks cap with his insigna shining bright on his hat....and his shoes worthy of the Marines....ha.....

Comment by Coach Shelia on October 9, 2014 at 3:56pm

HOOYAH! What an awesome accomplishment GrandmaBarb! He's doing well! He's so very handsome!

Comment by GrandmaBarB on October 9, 2014 at 9:20am

Carrie...what nice things you say.  You make me blush...ha.  It's been quiet here since Truman came home, it seems...and I have been enjoying seeing my Sailor once in awhile when he comes home on leave.  It's about a 5 hour drive for him.

First thing he did was buy himself a CAR with money he saved up...not having anywhere to spend it///ha.  It's a cute electric blue Honda of some sort, second hand, of course but perfect for him.

He passed his Petty Officer testing and now wears the emblems proudly.  And, he's even cuter than he was a year ago (alright, so I'm biased).  He will always be my Little Munchkin though..no matter what rank he is or how old he is...

Looks like our Sailors got a little surprise this week.  I've read many who are upset about all this...and I understand, for sure.  However, it's always "Anchors Aweigh" in the Navy.  A ship is of no use sitting in port.  Nobody said it would be easy on anyone, true, but it is a fact of life.  I'm still thankful every moment that he isn't crawling around in the sand somewhere ducking mortars and launchers.....

Thanks again for your kind words.  Makes this old gal proud.

Comment by carrie on October 9, 2014 at 4:15am

Good morning & hello Navy Sisters, I hope everyone is doing fine and staying strong for our Sailors! Oooh-- WELCOME BACK, GrandmaBarB what a wonderful blessing & pleasant surprise to hear from you! How have you been doing & your grandson? You have always been GOD send to us, you have, been and still is are our Real Anchor (Rock) for this Group! I personally Appreciate you, even I get weak & weary sometimes! But, I know with much prayers and me fueling-up off of your guidances, advices & your funny jokes---; Imma be alright, a better Person, Stronger Navy Mom & Navy Sisters! Thanks for posting, we miss your LOVE and may GOD continue to Bless you and ALL of your Love-one! :-) Peace & Love

Comment by GrandmaBarB on October 8, 2014 at 11:40am

ChristineRenee.....here is the important sentence from the article....."The staff of Carrier Strike Group 10, who had been embarked on the Truman, will shift to the Ike. The schedule change doesn’t affect other ships or squadrons, FFC said."

Only the STAFF of the Strike Group will shift to Ike.  Sailors attached to the Truman will stay with the Truman.

http://www.navytimes.com/article/20141006/NEWS/310060036/Carriers-T...

The important thing is not to fret over this.  It is the military and nothing is written in stone.  We all are at the mercy of world events, maintenance schedules and the needs of the Fleet.  Roll with the flow.......it's all you can do.  Exact information will not be forthcoming publicly at all...due to OPSEC rules.

Comment by GrandmaBarB on October 8, 2014 at 11:30am

Coach Sheila.....it's been sooooo quiet since Truman came home.  I do check once in awhile.  Gotta keep up with my Sisters....ha.

Looks like our boys and girls are in for some more adventures, huh?  One thing about the military and the troops, sailors and Marines.....don't ever write anything in pen...always use a pencil....with a big eraser....ha

Comment by Coach Shelia on October 8, 2014 at 8:27am

Good morning everyone! Good to see you post GrandmaBarB! You always have great insight and positivity! ChristineRenee5, thank your husband for his service to Our Country! I know it's hard him being gone so much. When I saw the posts about the change, honestly, I didn't get upset. Last year August/September, right before/after my son was due to graduate A School, the Syria crisis was going on,The USS Harry S.Truman was deploying in July. I was a hot mess! I decided last minute to drive to Pensacola from Texas for his graduation! It was short and sweet graduation, and the leave was only 7 days. He was deployed to the carrier week after. I'm in a better place because I know this is what they train for. My heart is good in prayers for ALL Our Troops and their families! They talked last year 2013 this time about the deployment rotations beginning November 2014, and the Truman was due to start the rotations November 2014. Everyone was posting about them returning, and going out again. That changed,and I've learned is to keep cheering for my son. I have about 50 USPS priority mail boxes and forms, I sent alot of care packages! Learning from all of you what I need to do back home while they train and stay prepared. Stay prayerful,focused,patient and positive!

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