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Michelle he will have another birthday so don't worry. LOLOLOL I am only kidding! How old is he gong to be???

I am going to visit my son's ship Nov 11-15th. The comissioning is the 13th and they have so much fun stuff for the sailors I think starting the 9th. Every day though they have plans family is welcome. Monday night before I get there they have Monday they have dinner and the foolball game for sailors and families, they also have attendence at 2 Miami Dolphins games family included, lunch and pictures with the Miami Dolphins Cheerleaders and some players (I think the comand of this ship likes football LOL) A beach BBQ Pig roast, 5K run, tour of the everglades on air boats, all family included.

Not sure if I told you all but his ship the USS Jason Dunham was named after a Marine who put his hard hat then his body over a granade that fell from a car at a roadside checkpoint. He saved 12 Marines and many civilians. His birthday I think is on the 10th and his parents will be there all week, they are having a Birthday party for Jason. This is only a part of what they have planned too. They said they are speaking to habitat for hunity too, my son is pulling for that one.
I am so excited oh and my mom is coming with me!

OMG! That was really nice that they named a ship after him. Some people are just so amazing. You are going to have the best time. I want to see lots and lots of pictures. I bet your mom is so excited to go. They really make it nice don't they.

Sorry Diana I wish it was you too, maybe next time!

Wow! I just spent 20 minutes catching up on posts. so...10/23 and 11/20 - correct. I am on the south side of Chicago should anyone need a ride. Now that this group is becoming more active with Molly and other troop projects - should we start a discussion just for those types of posts? So that reading through posts does not take so long? And it might be easier to quickly find info then.

Debbie I saw you posted on facebook - I am good, just really busy and feeling a bit lost with life in general. Business issues, guy issues and an empty house. I really can't complain just feeling like everything is up in the air. I just finished the final stages of editing for my book so now it goes to the designer to get laid out and then to the printer...and even bigger than that I finally ventured into my sailors room yesterday to clean it up. I discovered why he has never wanted me to go near his sock drawer - must have been over 40 socks without a matching one. LOL.

Paula very cool about your trip. I haven't booked my tickets yet but my game plan is to head out to Camp Pendleton and Disneyland the weekend of 10/1 with my son's girlfriend.

Does anyone know what happended to Jenn?

Coco, lol so funny about your sons room, when my son left for bc I had a ball cleanin his room out. We painted and made it all nice, so when he comes home he will be surprise he will be sleeping in the garage. LOL Only kidding! Well Molly never gt back to me and I requested to be a friend twice so the He?? with Molly. I know what it is like being busy and yes life is so busy, I thought it was suppose to get easier when the kids are gone but it does not seem that way. You are going to have a nice trip too. I am so glad you like your son's girlfriend that is so important.

Who is Jenn?

Debbie did you try and "Friend" Molly or join her group? I know new mwmbers joined Friday because people were saying hello and asking questions. She is such a sweet person I know she would not turn away a Navy Mom from the group but maybe she is careful who she friends. If you were trying to join the group let me know and I will post some thing about a friend having trouble joining it may be a glitch in the system but I don't think she is denying you, if she did I think you would get a denied notice. Take care, Paula

Coc, For the packing party on Oct. 23, I have posted it on the events page. You can also leave comments there. Does this help?

Thanks Paula I will take your word she is nice, I did send her a message trying to tell her what my school wanted to do but nothing. Maybe I will just go a different route, I bet she is very busy.

Mary I am so glad you heard from your son, that is always so nice isn't it. Sorry about his cold this is a bad time of the year to have a cold they take forever to get rid of.

I think I am lost about this packing party and all I must of feel alsleep while you were talking. So please fill me in again. Sorry!

I think I am passing on this packing party. I hope you have fun!

Thanks Michelle, that was a nice offer.

Hey all,

Jenn was the lady who posted about her boyfriend about two weeks ago. I was finally going to connect her with my son's girlfriend and can't find her on our group anywhere...and she is no longer a friend so I don't know what happened to her. She seemed nice...or was I just dreaming the whole thing. lol life has been crazy.

On a bummer note - my San Diego trip is on hold for now. Turns out midterms are the week right after for his girlfriend and he, I think, is started to deal with reality of his FMTB training starting the following weekend.

Mary - the book is on credit...I have not nor will I talk about it in great detail here cause you are not supposed to promote your biz on N4M and I really like that N4M(especially this group) is about us moms, our lives and our kids...plus it's been such a work in progress that I usually just keep it to myself. But now that its almost real...I need to start having a little fun with it.

hi everyone i was told i should stop being a voyer on this group and start posting again...so I am posting. I remember reading her post coco your not crazy. Jason testing yesterday for advancement, hope he did well.

Hi all, I thought I would pass this on it is only $4.99

http://www.flagsandstuff.com/NavyUSN-tp2-29.html

Becky M, We are planning a packing party for "Molly's Adopt A Sailor" at my house in Carol Stream. Go to "events" and check it out. Hope you will join us. Pat

JulieR, thanks I am going to talk to the art teacher this week and see if we can do cards again. I am not sure what the school is doing yet I gave them several option, but I think for sure we could send the ship the cards, I will let you know. thanks for helping me out.

GOOD LUCK TO JASON!!! I know he will do great! Glad you posted!!!

I think that women who posted she was not a young women, I don't know how much your son's girlfriend would have om common with her Coco.

Missmysailor, I will check out the website, thanks!

Everyone have a great Sunday, off to my brothers today out in Sugar Grove. Was my anniversary yesterday we went to the show (The Town) very good and then went out for ribs, very good!!! 28 years! Good Times!

Thanks ladies and Happy Anniversary to both of you. There was 8 of us who got married in the same year and we are the only ones left. LOL

Thanks JulieR I will!

Happy Anniversary Debbie...that is good but, sad your the only ones left. We hit 25 in July. Feels like 50. LOL Any news on the kidney stones??? Diane hows the empty nester thing going??

Hubby is having a hip replacement today so please send good thoughts and prayers this way. We just celebrated 33 years together. He's a great guy!

Happy Monday! Congrats on the anniversary and to all of you who have worked hard to keep your marriages going! I will celebrate my 15th anniversary of my divorce in March 2011...lol.

Pat you and your husband are in my prayers this week.

Oh, Paula, I am so sorry. Will keep your family in my prayers during this difficult time.

Pat, Best wishes to your husband. Hope he's having the new laporoscopic replacement instead of the big incision type. Recovery is so much quicker.

Paula, you and your entire family are in my prayers...we know how close you and your dad are. Please let me know if you need anything I am close to you if you need something.

Paula, I am so sorry to hear about your father. My heart goes out to you and your family. Take care sweetie.

Chitown, I will keep your husband in my prays and thoughts. 33 years that is wonderful. How did it go?

Paula S, I am so sorry, I will keep him in my prays and thoughts. I hope God wraps his arms around him. Let us know how things are going.

Lauren loves France I knew she would. Diana how is she doing?

Stephen would like a job in Jacksonville FL, he would be doing his job from a chopper, keep your fingers crossed he really wants it and I want it, it will get him closer to home. So far he still have his stones, I wish they would just pass already.

My husband and his new hip are doing very well! Thanks for all the good thoughts sent his way. Paula, prayers and lots of love are being sent to you and your family.

Dear Paula, As a nurse, I know how difficult it is for family's to put the patient's welfare ahead of their own grief. That is NOT a criticism, it is such a horrible position to be in when you love someone so much. I am in Carol Stream so if you need anything, please let me know. Will continue to keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers. Pat

Hey Sally, glad you dropped in, hope your leg is feeling better soon. It is no fun when you are in pain. What are you sewing?

Paula, how are you doing? I am so sorry it has to be so hard. I would not want to live that way either. He has lived a wonderful full life so that is what you and Holly have to remember. The Lord will take him when it is his time, just be with him and talk to him and just remind him how much you love him, he will go in peace.

Hi Everyone, Today Molly's Adopt A Sailor was confirmed as a $50,000 WINNER in the Pepsi refresh everything challenge!! For everyone who voted a big THANK YOU!!!

There has been a little confusion this month because in addition to the regular monthly group (Love and Hope from Afghanistan) we received a pretty urgent need request for the "Wounded Warriors". When the Oct. group is announced I am planning on sending out a message with the info. Pat

Paula, how are you and Holly doing?

Pat how is your husband doing?

That is so great about winning the $50,000 would love to hear what is done with th money.

Debbie-My husband is doing very well. He'll be home tomorrow and is doing home physical therapy. Thanks again to everyone for all the good thoughts.

*NEWS ALERT* I have information on how to get our postage paid for the boxes sent to the troops. There are rules with the Pepsi grant that we have to follow. First of all, to qualify it has to be a packing party. And it has to be for the designated group of the month on "Molly's" site. I have started the process to get postage paid for the packing party that Sally and I are having on Oct. 23. Please join us and get your postage paid (please). Pat

Annie, Will send you a friend request and then send directions. Did you see the info on "Events" Oct. 23? SOOOO very glad you will join us!

JulieR, yes we are going to do the Christmas Cards so when ever you get a chance I will take the address so I can mail them. I should have a little over 300, I hope that is good enough.

The pizza party at Barb's is now in November????

Thanks Michelle I wish he would pass those damn stones.

Paula I am thinking about you and Holly!

Ladies I am going to MI this weekend so I will see you when I get back. Have a great weekend

Annie your son when back, I hope you had a nice time when he was in.

Sally, hope you are feeling a little better ( your leg) and boy you are really sewing. I wish I could sew, I mend a lot by hand but that is all I can do. LOL

Paula my thoughts are with you. It is so great that he is your hero and always will. It is because of your strength that he had a peaceful passing to heaven. Take care

Paula, I am so sorry for your loss. I lost both my parents within 13 months of one another and miss them terribly, though the funny and happy memories of them do make me feel better.

Paula I am so sorry for your lose. I am glad you Dad is in Gods hands, no more pain. Your family is in my thoughts and prays.

Ladies have a great weekend! Be back Monday!

Paula you and Holly and the rest of your family have been in my prayers all week.I can only imagine how hard the whole situation was, is and will be and will continue to keep you all in my prayers for some time to come. I am going to say a few prayers for those stubborn stones, too.

So much activity(in my life and on this group)...I will catch up on posts on Sunday. Count me on the Nov 20th party I will bring some red wine. Oct 23 I have a previous engagement so hopefully next time.

Paula..Although it's difficult today to see beyond the sorrow, may looking back in memory comfort you tomorrow."
Let us now if you need anything.
Count me in on the pizza party. What can I bring Barb?

Paula, thoughts and prayers from this Navy mom. What a wonderful tribute to your dad to donate to Honor Flight.

I have a favor to ask that will just mortify my son! He's stationed at Great Lakes as an instructor and can't fraternize with the troops, so he needs to meet some young people just to go out to dinner with once in awhile or go to a movie. Any of you think of a solution, let me know. He lives in Zion.

Oh Ruth...that's funny. Can he hang out with other instructors? He should start to look for groups or a church in his area. I know there are lots of things to do in the city where he could meet people. He needs to just get out and find ways to do things he enjoys on his free time and I betcha he starts to find people he wants to hang out with. I have found that to very true at the USO...I have met several people I correspond with now outside of the USO.

Ruth, that is hard, there has to be someone around there to hang with. That is a good thought about the USO or a church group. I was thinking the same thing what about other instructions? We will not tell your son you asked us that questions. LOL

Well going to Florida this November for Thanksgiving to see my parents. My Dad is going to be 90 in March and my mom is going to be 88 in November so I want to see them so we are leaving the 20th and coming back on the 28th, can't wait.

JulieR, Hope you hear from her soon. Pretty soon my sailor will be under the sea for 6 months. Not looking forward to that at all! And we ALL hate River City!!

This in no way helps not hearing from your daughter, Julie R, but my dad, a WWII veteran, and my mom have reminded us that letters were few and far between during that time. I have stacks of letters and even a few tapes (reel to reel!) sent from Vietnam. No calls, no internet. We are spoiled!

Yes we are very lucky how often we do get to talk to our sailors. I have been very lucky I talk to my son just about every week sometimes more. I think if he every gets on a ship I will talk to him more because he works on computers. I hope all of you hear from your sailors soon, it makes us mom feel so good to hear from them.

JulieR, my parents live in North Port, we are going to fly into Fort Myers and drive to there house.

Your are welcome Diana.

Paula S you talk about communication long time ago, my father is just AMAZED that the sailors have to pay for there own uniforms. My dad said they paid for their underwear and socks, everything, he just cannot believe it. Things have changed that is for sure.

hi all, glad everyone is slowing hearing from thier kids!! Michelle and Paula count me in for a drinl. Michelle it was a nice surprise to see you on sat. Mary it doesn't seem like Dan has been in long enough to resign already.

oh yeah Ruth did your son break up with that nice girl he had brought to the first N4M's dinner??