Heads at Ease pillowcase project - our motto is: ALL OR NONE

Sue, I put the quote marks around the sell because I know you don't sell it but the money pays for the shipping.

okay, I just didn't want people to think that I was selling their fabric that they've donated.  I have discovered that many people view this site.  Just being cautious.

Sorry, didn't want to cause confusion.

Hello proudmama!!  Welcome to heads at ease!!!  You'll find that you will  get addicted to making pillowcases!!!  

it was hard to see my son go but exciting as well.  you are on an exciting ride now.

My son is a veteran after serving 5 years and quite honestly, there were times I wasn't sure that I/we would survive.  Especially during deployment, when you feel so helpless if there is a problem

Doing something for others is always a wave to make the time pass and in some respects, makes you feel closer to them

Jodi, no worries.  I just didn't want anyone outside of the HAE family to get the wrong impression.

The Lord has blessed HAE tremendously-I give Him all of the honor and glory for this project and what He has been able accomplish thru me, a Navy mom who just wanted to make a few pillowcases.  I am humbled and awed by His grace, mercy and providence.

The fabric is a gift to HAE and therefore a gift to my crew.  When I got the 1st huge donation in the fall of 2011, I was quite overwhelmed by it.  And wasn't exactly sure about what to do with it.  I knew that mailing around the country would cost more than I could afford.

I mentioned the donation the Maryellen and she said "I'll send you $ for a box of fabric" and I was so surprised and blessed.  And thus, my fabric mailing begin.

And that's the rest of that story.

Sue, I'm glad you got to spend some time with your son!

Proudmama,
Sue will send it to me if need be, not a problem.

Alex is now off studying at Penn State. I had him home for over a year, when he left the Navy. Now that he is out at State College, I miss him. Hopefully he'll come home to visit once in a while.

Lyn

Lyn,  he will!  they miss mom's cooking and there is the laundry issue too.  haha

my son went 2.5 hours away and he managed to come home almost every weekend unless went there or another college for baseball games.

I get to see my son about 1 time per week now.  Between his work schedule and mine, that's about all that we can manage.  After spending 5 years of 1 time per year, I am delighted by 1 time per week.

NEW numbers!

need to fly somewhere?  check out this link and consider this airline.  Oh, get the tissue box handy!

http://www.youtube.com/embed/c_VGxfmDmEo

Sue--wow--so close to home...thanks

Thanks for sharing that sue.....

thanks ladies.  Shirley, did you lose someone?

Thanks Sue; I needed a good cry this morning!  That was so touching.

Hi everyone, I am back. life has been busy, between hubby finally getting  medical care at the VA... He has been without medical insurance since Jan.  So  now he can get the care he needs for  diabetes, and a host of  other health issues Seabee/recruiter son has a little girl now. Their  baby was  born in Feb.Youngest son is going back to school. He took a year  off from high school  to figure out his life, and  decide what he needed to do to make things work for him. We also have one  of his friends staying here until he gets on his feet. He's been staying in shelters, and  with other  people since his mother kicked him out last  December.  We don't have much, but I will have no one living on the streets if I can help it. So we do what we can to help him. As for me, not doing too bad. wrist and back acts up when  the weather is bad. and hearing  is still bad. But SSDI helps, and we are able to pay our mortgage so that's a plus. Trying to do some sewing but can only sew for awhile then I have to get up and walk around. Then I see something that needs doing, and sewing sits still until I get a chance to doing it again. The cycle continues. Well I hope to  get on more often. Didn't want you to think I fell off the face of the earth. I am posting a picture of me and Amelia, and of my grandsons. I hope you like them

Hi NitaSewBee, good to hear from you again.  Great photos of the grandbabies!

I sure  understand that "get distracted" cycyle-I do the same thing.  I do what I can when I can.

Welcome to Deanna and Teresa!

odd week for me, I keep thinking it is the day before it is.  haha

Happy Thursday!  working on the update.

Sue, I was really hoping today was Friday!  Too bad it's not! 

AMEN to that.  But at least it's not Wed.

Hi MomofSailorEm,

so happy to hear this!  thank you!  The pillowcases are meant to bring some comfort from home and I call them a permanent hug.

We would love your help.  I just wrote the HAE update yesterday.  If you would like to get it, please pm me your email address.

This week we start the Boxer. I will be sending out the address today.

Shana1 were you to send it in the first wave? Email me at mepeller@bellsouth.net

Shana1

We didn't realize that you had some made.  Do I have your email address?  I ask for that because I email the addresses.

please pm that to me.

I changed the numbers.  Mrsb and Maryellen mailed to a small AF group that Mrsb knew of.  Thank you!

Welcome to Bella's mom and to Taco's mom.  We are happy to have you both with us!

Wave 1 to the USS Boxer is going out this week.  I have 91 of my 92 almost ready.  I have to put a band on the 1 pc that I am making for the sailor that I met in Jan.

Shana1, that is wonderful about the quilt store!  What a blessing!

Ray and Sue are happy to announce the marriage of their son Ben to Danielle 

The wedding took place at 5 pm on Tuesday, 9-17-13, in a simple ceremony at the courthouse.  The

reception was wonderful and we are enjoying getting to know Danielle's family!

We love Danielle and think she is a great choice for Ben.  

And yes, there is a baby on the way also.

I have attached 2 photos of the 4 of us.  1 is outside and the other is at the reception.

Congrats to the happy couple, Sue. They make a beautiful couple. And you look pretty good yourself. Congrats on soon becoming a grandmother too.

Congratulations Sue!!!

Congratulations Sue--everyone looks very happy

thank you all for your good wishes!  Ben wrote to me today and said "so happy!"

Music to this mom's ears!

I added in wave 1 of the USS Boxer.  Check out the numbers.

Have a prayer request for an AF man who HAE has sent pcs to.  He was 18 days away from returning stateside when his helo was in an accident.  He has been badly injured and is back in the states for surgery and rehab.

He and I wrote back and forth a bit while I was getting the pcs sent.  Very nice man with 3 little children.  I would like to do a card blitz for him.  If you are interested in mailing him a card of encouragement, contact me.

Thanks.  And please pray for them.

Well my daughter found out today that her car was going to need a new engine and it was not worth putting one in. So Charles Baker Nissan worked there magic and got my Daughter into a 2013 Nissan Sentra for a song. I would recommend this dealership to anyone in Norfolk Virginia who wants a good deal on a car. Almost everyone that works there are Vets. She did this all on her own and I am proud of her, so mom has to share it with everyone here.

Now I can send her to Italy next year and not worry her car is going to breakdown on her.

nice looking car and sailor!

sad news on the Nimitz today.  see the thread.

Sue, I would like to mail him a card.

Thanks,

Dawn

thanks Dawn.  Later this week I"ll email the address.  I have been so busy.

Dawn,

I don't think that I have your email address to forward his address,.  please PM it to me.  thanks!

Happy Saturday.  Getting to stay home all day today!  I mailed out 3 stuffed boxes of fabric, hope to sew yet and just not go anywhere!

Reminder,

the Boxer mailing for wave 2 is going on right now.   If you haven't given me confirmation on your mailing or posted a photo, please do so.

Thanks!

got a letter today from the Rear Admiral of CSG 11, addressed to all of us.  My husband asked if I was being drafted haha.  Terry S got one too.  Anyone else?

Very exciting!

Well Crew, we DID it.   We topped 10,000 pcs in 1 year and we still have 3 months

to go haha.

Check out the new numbers!   Incredible job everyone!

Wave 2 of the Boxer is now complete-I mailed today.   And I am posting 3 thank you notes that came in today.  Check out the thread.

check out the top 4 threads-I have posted some thank you notes.

Wow the numbers and notes are AWESOME, I know we all have worked hard to get that number and I am very proud to know and work with each and everyone of you. God Bless You All.

I do have a prayer request, most of you don't know that my husband is up for what his company calls a volentary early retirement. What they offered him is not even a year and a halfs worth of his current salary. We are not sure what we are going to do or if we are going to take it but the writting is on the wall. If he don't take it  then 2-3 weeks before Christmas he could be laid off. He has a job interview this Friday for the same type of work. Please keep us in your prayers that  this interview is what we need and that the money is enough for us to live on. Right now I am unable to work due to osteoarthrits, I have been fighting this for the past 5 years and Sue can tell you its been tough. Please we are asking for prayers, God has gotten us this far and I have Faith he will keep us going.

God Bless You all

Maryellen

check out the newest notes in the Boxer thread.

Praying for you Maryellen!

Welcome to Jeansunshine!  I thought you lived in AZ too.

Wave 3 for the USS Boxer begins tomorrow.

The media dept of the Boxer wanted to write up a story about HAE, and it was published yesterday.  check out the thread.

I have changed the numbers again as the USS Boxer is finished.  We were able to

mail in 3 waves.   Thank yous are coming in and I'll get them posted in the thread.

Welcome to new member Marine Veteran - Proud Navy Dad!   So happy to have you join us and you make 300!  Love that round number.

AND my son and DIL announced last night, that they are having a BOY!  We are excited.

Welcome to all the Newbies that have come aboard, if you need help feel free to contact us and we will be happy to help.

Ladies PLEASE PLEASE PELASE, remeber to put the zip + 4 on ALL you boxes, We had one come back today and it did not have the last 4 of the Zip. If you get an address from Sue or I  and it don't have the last 4 numbers, please let us know before you ship. The Department of Defense mail depot will ship them back, They use the last 4 numbers to sort the mail by. It will not come up on a click and ship so you have to write it in. Please double check the labels and click and ships before you send them out.

Thank you

Maryellen