NUKE moms

I had an amazing birthday - one last family vacation. It was like the old days (pre Navy) - went to Hawaii with hubby, sis, her hubby, neice, nephew, and best of all, my son (and his GF). My heart was singing with joy!! Best time ever but did feel extra sad as it neared the end. Mourning the future family vacations son will miss…. I know you all can relate. 

My son had his NEC (?) restored last week and got his soft orders so I’m guessing he’s down to a month or two before moving on. Looks like he’ll be going to Pearl Harbor. That’s his first choice. He really wanted an S9G but he says there were none in San Diego. So, San Diego was his second choice (the entire families 1st choice since we live an hour away)! I am happy for him that it looks like he’ll get the boat he wants. I guess one of the subs out of Pearl is going to be Co-Ed but he asked for the other one. I think he has a buddy already on the boat he wants too. Offered him his extra bedroom while he gets situated. That’s a big relief. Anyway, it’s starting to get real. I hope he comes home on his way there. We will have one huge party to send him on his way! 

HK in That poem is spot on. Add pride to the list of emotions tho. 

Thought I’d share a photo of a wall art my son gave me his first Christmas in the Navy. I don’t know how to make it smaller to fit the screen…,

@Seahawks12 You are welcome! And praying that it gets better for you! NMHS

DsMom2020 - Happy Belated Birthday!  Sounds like it was a good one and I love the wall art from your son :-D

Proud Momma - love the poem!

Proud Momma - Thank you for sharing the poem!!

DsMom2020 - Oh your trip sounds like it was wonderful. A great birthday present!! Thank you for sharing that wall art as well. I am so glad that things are working out for your son and that he will be heading to the fleet soon!

AmeliaJW3665 - I would reach out to the library directly and ask them.  If not for this time maybe they will take them for another giveaway!  That's kind of you to offer ;-D

Here are the phone #'s for the 2 branches listed for the magazine giveaway:

843.963.3320 (Air Base)

843.794.7900 (Joint Base Naval Weapons Station)

Florida moms - please check in!  Praying you are all safe.

Posted an hour ago by NPTU....see below....

Here's another Flag Football season starting if anyone's sailor is interested.

And I've got my RED on!

Pumpkin Patch visit ;-D

B's Nukemom those pictures are priceless! Enjoy every minute. We've been trying to help our friends in WNC now (we moved down the mountain but have gotten our power back now so are not in the thick of it) - please send your prayers. So many friends lost everything - my daughter and friends hiked into a family friend's house to get them water and some non perishable food and even a bag of ice. I was so proud. sadly there are so many people still missing  - not sure people outside here are seeing entire towns wiped off the map.

This is all that keeps my mind off of the approaching deployment of my son's ship to Japan. Literally stalking the webcam to see the ship. Hope you are all well.

4kidsforfun - Thank you so much for sharing! Our thoughts and prayers for all. 

4kids - I love these stories of neighbors helping neighbors. Way to go, daughter and friends! Sending prayers for everyone affected by Helene. 

B'sNukeMom - That little Oliver is so freaking adorable! Thanks for sharing the pics.

My nephew and his family live right outside of Asheville and they said the devastation is heartbreaking. He said the amount of rain they received was unbelievable.  Continued prayers for all.

And yes, lil Oliver is adorable (although I am just a little biased, lol!).

My thoughts and prayers for all those that are affected by the storm.  I have seen pictures and videos and my heart breaks.

I trolled YT all day yesterday waiting to see my son's ship leave SD. I didn't get anything done all day, watching the live feed and reading the comments. I didn't want to miss it. Heard lots of radio traffic, though. And then I see the Whites line the flight deck at 3pm their time, 6pm my time.  I was so proud to see that his journey to Japan has officially began. I also cried because there is just a different feeling knowing that he is no longer on US soil.  He says life on the ship isn't that bad, but we will see when its weeks on end, not just days.  He turned 21 while out to sea, but got to enjoy a few drinks with a couple of buddies when they got back to land last week.  I have the picture, but can't remember their names.  

Have a great night!  Little Oliver is so cute! 

 JNMnavymomOH - Wow!  I am so happy for you that you got to see his ship head out, but my heart hurts for you because I know you'll miss your Sailor!  Here's hoping he has GRAND adventures (and keeps in touch!)

4kids & JNMnavy ... BNMHs to you and all the sailors on your ship. I have been watching it come and go from the best place around...the Island of the USS Midway Museum which is straight across the bay from the carrier docks. I was volunteering there all morning yesterday, expecting some movement; the Reagan was being pushed in as I left, then yours went soon after. I have seen ships moving many times but there is nothing like seeing the rails manned. My nuke does his best to avoid putting on his uniform, even when it means being the last to disembark. His ship is still in port nearby.

Prayers also for those affected by Helene.

"Fair Winds and Following Seas" to all of our sailors!

{{{{BNMH}}} to all of their family members!

Prayers for those families affected by the hurricane!

Thank you everyone for sharing!

The stories of neighbors banding together to help each other and even help complete strangers is restoring my faith in humanity.  There is so much work to do in these communities, the task just seems so daunting. I just can't even wrap my head around it.  

Fair Winds and Following Seas to all those whose ships are moving....be safe!

Thank you to all of y'all for your prayers for the Helene families!  I went on Thursday and Friday to my hometown (just north of Asheville) and it is heart-breaking and inspiring at the same time. I was there only 24 hours, and at least 3 strangers stopped by to ask if we needed water or food or cleaning supplies.  My cousins dropped by and brought a 5-gallon container of water, and it was so encouraging to see so many people helping each other.  

My sisters have been getting up every day at 5:00 to cook breakfast for the people working to repair the roads.  It was so inspiring to me to see them giving to others in spite of needing to do a lot of work around the property.  It really is an amazing joint effort at helping each other!

I’ve been in southwest VA since Wednesday for work doing damage assessments. It’s a mess and it’s going to take years to rebuild parts of the area.  I can’t even imagine what it’s like in Asheville and other areas that got it worse than us. Mind blowing. 

Be safe out there. 

I saw a post (via email notification) from Seahawks12 asking for car transportation recommendations…. It’s gone now. If you still need it we had a very good experience with Sherpa. Well priced. Fast. Good service. Military discount. 

DsMom2020, thank you for the recommendation for car transport Sherpa.  I will give them a try.  I really appreciate your help.

Hi all, I have been reading but not posting much in this group! Thanks for all of the updates! It is good to hear what everyone is going through, no matter where you are at. 

I love the turtle bum!

I know - its' so cute!!!!

Good Sunday Morning!  

I'm going to be sending my son his car soon to GC.  Thank you DsMom2020 for the car transport referral Sherpa.  The title is in our name since we bought the car for him a while ago.  Will he be able to bring it on base if the registration is not in his name??  Is this going to be a problem?  

Hope everyone has a good day!