Chicago Mom's

Cathy sorry to hear about your MIL, I will pray for you and your family.  The vet looked at my dog for a stroke also because she was having a hard time walking but she could not find anyother signs of s stroke.  You pup is just not ready to go, Shawna just looked so tired and did not even fight it.  Good luck!

Don't know if I posted this or not, my mind is gone. LOL  I am going to MI this weekend so please stop talking and Michelle I will need cliff  notes, ok!  Leaving Friday after work and will be home Turesday afternoon.  I heard more snow on its way just a few inches.  Leavng on the 26th for Florida, yea for me, my Dad is turning 90 on March 1st and I will be flying home on the 2nd and then working Thurs and Friday, boy I am very busy.

Coco how are the kids doing???

Hi, did you have a good time, I would love to see some pictures???

Hello all,

Been a few days since I was on...life is busy with kids at home, kids trying to get caught up on college and grad school, kids whose entire life is still in bags at my house.  We are slowly making progress on numerous levels - thank goodness.  Apple ended up sending Jas a brand new computer at no charge to us - they now have a customer for life!

 

Debbie and Cathy - I am so sad about your pooches.

Julie - congrats on your daughter - that is a very cool pin

Barb - Welcome back we missed you

Mary - get better quick!

Debbie, Thanks for the good wishes. My mom is very nervous about it but seems like a no-brainer to me because she can hardly walk!

Well my mom was in her 70's when she had her done and she is very happy she did it, but I can see why it would be scarey.  I know she will do fine.

I did not hear that thanks for the update, I do like him. 

Mary, glad you are feeling better, maybe you can enjoy your weekend.  I cannot wait for you to see your son, he will probably be glad to be off  of the ship.

Julie how wonderful, I am so happy for her and you.  HOW COOL!!!!  I mend all the time, if it is thick she is going to need a bigger needle.  If it is hard to push thru she will need something she can push it thru with.  Do they have someone on ship to do it?  Stephen has his done, but I do not know what they have on a ship. 

 

I just love to see them in their blues!!!!

Julie, Way to go, Jess!!!!!!!!!!! See you tomorrow!

Your welcome Julie, I just think it is easier for the kids. 

Do you know what's crazy...I think we were all posting at the same time yesterday cause I didn't see some of the posts yesterday as I posted mine (that or I'm losing my mind) 

Tracy - I am glad your daughter is progressing.  My other son was going to enlist in the marines and then some stuff happened and he changed his mind and it has really been for the best for him.  I have a feeling it will all work out the way it is supposed for your daughter, too.

Julie those photos are awesome!  Congrats!

Julie, Thanks to you and Susan for going with me. You are one hot mama with the customs envelopes!! Seriously, huge help!! Now remember, your "spy" on the Kearsarge needs to notify us when the boxes start arriving. Have you been seeing the emails from Tobias about arrivals for the Saberhawks? He said their mail was a MOUNTAIN and it is taking more than 1 day to distribute!!!heeheehee!!!! SCORE!!!

Pat,I also thank you for the ride.I have been talking to my kids and anyone else who will listen to me about the packing party since Sunday.I was so impressed with how well it all went and how wonderful everyone there was.I get tears in my eyes when I talk about it.It made me feel GREAT to be a part of something like that.I would really love to be there when they start receiving the packages so that I could see their faces.(my poor feet have finally recovered,I can walk without pain!)

Julie,that would be great!   :-)

Julie, What did they say in the article?

Yes, this is a very interesting read.  Thank you for posting it.

Mary thinking about you tonite...hope all goes well tomorrow. Prayers for a speeding recovery. Awesome packing party!!! Hope all is well with everyone! Michelle your slacking on the cliff notes where are you.

Mary - sending prayers your way for quick successful surgery and quick recovery. 

Diane - I would have tears too.  Barb - does it get any easier after you have been a through a few?

Julie, Pat and Susan - all I can say is AMAZING!

Did we set a March date and/or location yet?

Barb - Mom and Dad are adjusting - my Dad is used to peace and quiet all day and my Mom is a very busy talkative woman...lol

Hi Everyone heard from the bionic woman a.k.a. Mary tonite while I was work . She doing well. She didn't need any heavy duty pain meds yet. She had p.t. already! She will be going home sun morning probably. She will be ready to have grren beer with us in no time.

I am so glad Mary is doing well. 

Becky enjoy, how long will you be gone for?

Leaving for Florida tomorrow be home Wed., night and back to work on Thur.

 

Thanks for the update on Mary. Planned to go visit her last night but I have the FLU!!!! Didn't think she would appreciate that little gift!!

Debbie i wish i was off to ha...lol...that would be barb!  Mary says thanks for everyones well wishes. So who really is is charge of the St. pats day get together?? Pat hope your better soon. Debbie nad barb have a safe trip.

Good evening ladies,I hope everyone is doing well. (I hope you feel better soon Pat L.)My son and his wife just stopped by.They drove 18 hours straight from MD.Now they're both going to go pass out.I haven't seen them in a year and they both look good!

I knew they were coming but they hadn't given me a date so this was a nice surprise.They called to let me know they were coming about 20 minutes before they showed up.They brought me a framed picture of Jeffrey in his dress blues and his wife Stephanie made me a beautiful blanket.I have the blanket on my sofa,ready for me to use,and I have Jeffrey's picture upstairs on my dresser.

I told Jeffrey about MAS and I'm going to give him info that he can take back to his OIC so that they can request that the Roosevelt be adopted while they're deployed overseas.(they leave 03/28)

So...Saturday March 26 (my sons PIR anniversary) at Quigleys Irish Pub???? Works for me.

 

Did anyone go see Mary?  I could be in the burbs this weekend if anyone was going.

 

Susan - enjoy your son!

 

My kids have decided to stop looking for somewhere to live for a little while and stay with me...having mixed feelings(I was finally really starting to enjoy the empty nester life)  but glad I am there to help and am going to enjoy my time with them.  Jas has her host sister from Germany coming in on Sunday...guess where she is staying...lol...we have a whole bunch of cleaning and packing up of their stuff at my house and getting it into storage to do...just to have room for this other young lady to stay with us.

 

Navy son is very very busy and has been given some new stuff/responsibilities to do...lots to share/tell next time I see all of you.

 

Coco I hear you about the empty nester thing. Its weird when my daughter is home from school I'm glad shes here...for a short time anyway, lol then I'm like ok you can go back now!! :)  I hear good things about Quigleys. If you guys go on the 26 th I won't be able to go. My girlfriend's husband is having a 50th party for her. Everyone has been pretty quiet on here. Michelle and Mary hope you guys are feeling better.

Hi all, I know it has been a long time since I have been here but I do think about you all, just have been in too much pain to stay online too much. I just got a trial spinal cord stimulator and it has decreased my pain so now I see a Neurosurgeon at North Weastern to plan the final implant hopefully within a month cause this temp one comes out wen. I do usually check facebook, I shoud be here to it would get my mind off things.

 

What happened to Mary???

 

Coco life is always fun and ever changing...WOW lots for you but I am sure after what happened to the kids they must feel better staying with you for a while.

 

My so just hit one yr since PIR 2/5/2011 it was a great day I had this warm feeling of how wonderful his journey has been in the Navy so far. He enjoys it so much he is lucky. He just passed his 2nd swimmer test and passed testing for a rib boat capitan and a deck boat capitan so he was excited. I am so proud of him he is always taking classes and certifications offered he has changed so much.

 

He just go back from underway was home 3 days and back out unscheduled so he and the other guys on the ship who are on facebook were really yelling...lol Hey it's the Navy guys and Gals it's your job. Well I got this really cool pic I loved and wanted to share it with you all so I will attach it.

Hope to see you all again when I am done with surgery and all healed up!

Take care Paula2

Hi Mary, it sounds like you are doing pretty good.  Keep us updated, I think about your everyday.

Hi everyone!

Oh Paula that sounds really rough.  Hang in there!  I know if you ever want some cheering up we would come and visit!  And Mary - keep going!  Did you ever think you would hear someone say take more pain meds.  lol.  They are right, just be careful.  After my reconstructive knee surgery years ago I started smoking again as I was trying to stop taking pain meds. Not the best way to get off pain meds.

 

Congrats Paula on the one year anniversary.  Your son sounds like mine.  He keeps being asked to volunteer for new responsibilities and is constantly signing up for additional training.  It is good for them!

Our young lady from Germany arrived on Sunday.  She is very sweet and with us for two weeks.

Happy Birthday to my son he tuned 24 today, talked to him this morning so that made my day.

Hope everyone is well!

What a welcome to Hawaii! 

My son and Michelle's son are up at Whidby, Wa.  Their local paper says online that the tsunami is not expected to cause damage just that everyone should stay off the beaches...so fingers crossed.  Michelle talked to her son in the early am today and he and his girlfriend did not know about any of it yet.  My son's girlfriend texted him - but no response yet.  He may be on duty.  Prayers for all affected - especially our military in Japan and their families.

Pictures are really something from the news.  My prays are with all of those families.  I wonder where the base is in Japen?

Everyone have a wonderful weekend!

Hi Everyone, First of all, I am so grateful that all our sailors are safe. And am so proud of all the aid we are sending to the people of Japan.

My new grandson arrived Thursday morning. Healthy 6 lb. 14 ozs. Logan Robert. I brought the 3 year old granddaughter home with me to give Mom and baby a chance to settle in. My plan is to spoil her rotten!! heehee!!

Congratulations Pat on the new arrival!

WELCOME LOGAN ROBERT!  You have a wonderful Grandma!

Julie did you get my letter in the mail????

hi everyone....congrats pat!!! :)  Julie did you ever get the apt in Lombard??  Mary hugs to you!!!  Glad to hear you recovery is going well. Michelle I always want green beer. Mary, Diane and I have been secretly drinking green beer without everyone else....shhhh don't tell :)  Paula 2 hope your doing better. Debbie wheres my letter in the mail??? and i miss your one liners. Paula S and Annie enjoy your visit with your family!! Will miss you guys next week....whos picking up Mary next week I would but cant make it.

LOL I will have to write you.  My school sent letters to Julie's daugter ship and I got an letter from one of the sailors and I wanted to share wtih Julie.  I should bring a copy when we get together it is really nice.

Hola all

Congrats Pat!  Twins - crazy Annie!  Mary did you make it past weepy?  Could be all the meds.  3/26 in Naperville(yikes!) sounds good...I guess that's what I get after having you all drive into the city last time...lol.

 

I started a new job this week thanks to Michelle.  Lots of stuff to learn but so far so good.  My 18 year-old German left yesterday.  House is as quiet.  Or a quiet as can be with the kiddos here.

Looking forward to next Saturday! 

WOW Paula!!!!! I am so happy for you Grammy!!!!!!!

Congrats Paula!  That is so wonderful.  When is the baby due?

 

Julie,  will keep the ship and your daughter in my prays, I hate that our military is out there.

Coco, I am so happy your have a new job, way to go Michelle.  What are your doing?

 

Thanks Mary, my son is somewhere for two weeks and I don't know where.  He could not tell me were the Navy was sending him.   So do I worry or not, I have decided to worry, I wonder everyday where is he.  Cannot wait to hear from him, told him to call as soon as he gets back.

Mary just take care of yourself. 

It is so wonderful to be able to talk and everyone understands each other.

I am praying for all of those men and women also, a plane went down and I hear both men are ok, thank God! 

Annie, I would like to go.

Michelle, how are you?  How is your son?  I will let you know when he gets back.

 

Julie you need to give me your new box number, maybe that is why you have not gotten the letter yet, I can always send it again if I have too.

 

Babies popping up everywhere on this site.  I am so happy for all you soon to be grandmothers, how exciting. 

 

Anne, Stephen is still waiting for his orders, the Navy told them they are broke and not sending a lot of them anywhere it is cheaper to keep them where they are.  I want my son to come stateside, they (Navy) told him two years and that is up, so maybe he will find out in April, April 1st is when the budget is figured out.  No money left we are spending it all on wars.  Do you think I am pissed off!!!! LOL

LOL Paula, Michelle needs the cliff notes.   Baby shower is so much fun, and they will need a lot of things for sure.  I would like to go to Quigley's so far so good.

 

Ok Annie. Barbara cannot wait to catch up.

OMG, I'm gone for a little while and look at all the news!! Babies everywhere!! My new grandson is a doll and we got to have the 3 yr. old granddaughter at our house last week. So much fun being a grandma!!!

Would love to see everyone at Quigley's. Anybody decided on a time?

Mary, I can pick you up! Will PM you my phone number!

Julie, Love the quilt, so glad Jess is okay!

OH! Received a short email from my sailor today!!! Must be the sub came up so they could send emails. Made my day!!!!!

See you all Sat!!!

6 is ok with me if it is ok with Ann, she is driving. Oh good a good crowd.

Michelle, you find people jobs can I bring you my daughters resume???