Welcome Olivia I live in Alsip, I am out in Oralnd all the time, love the mall. LOL We have two moms that live in Tinley, Diane and Laura.
Stephen is going to play hockey tomorrow with some friends and then off to Grandma's house for dinner. Everyone have a wonderful Thanksgiving and be safe. Love Debbie
Congrats to all who passed there test, that is wonderful! Bravo Zulu!
Hi Olivia, What is an SR? I live in the west burbs Hinsdale, Earls mom where do you live?
To those who are going to the VFW tomorrow thank you I hope by next year I can be there. Remember to charge your cell phones! Was that Christmass or Thanksgiving that you did last year and passed your cell phones around for all the sailors to call home?
I am still having health problems and I am quite aggrevated at this point. My upper right lung is so scared from radiation, I thought I went to the best most highly rated safe place for radiation but someone over did it!!! my lymph node right next to my heart and I think esophugus is inflammed. My right lower lung has two .3mm nodules we are watching them to see if the grow and my right lower lung is looks all foggy and they don't know what it is after 3 CT scans. Every time I go off antibiotics by day 4 I start with a fever and congestion which scares me immunity wise. I see my oncologist 12/5 and have a CT and see the pulmonologist 12/6. I feel MAD that I went to RUSH because they told me they had the best newest type of radiation measured just right for breast cancer to prevent any scaring and I end up like this. So thank you it was good to vent! I don't cry or vent at home because I don't want my daughter or husband to know how scared I am. Hubby did take the day off to come with on the 6th. I think I am a bit frazzled too because my childrens father just died 2 months ago from a virus that went to his heart. I don't want my kids to be without a parent, I want to see it all, weddings, grandkids family gatherings I want to live a long time. I try hard to be a good person so God will look out for me so why is this happening again to me???
I better go starting to cry and don't want this to become a book, Paula 2
Mary--I'm so happy you shared the recruits for us who could not. What call letters is station 7? we get two Chicago stations about 9 pm here in St. Louis area.
My son was at Villa Park! He's not a recruit, but I told him he had to go so he wouldn't be alone. The last I heard, he hadn't met Pat or Lauren, but he was supposed to find them. For someone who takes and gives orders, he still doesn't do everything I tell him to do! He got there about 8:30 and left around 3, I think. Must have been fun for him.
so excieted . this thursday dec 1st at 5:30 am CBS news channel 2 will air holiday greetings . My son is stationed in Guam and will be one of the sailors sending out a hello...
Hello ladies and all the new moms! After a month or so hiatus I am back!
Welcome new moms, my son's girlfriend and I cried our way through boot camp and often camped out at the mail box. LOL Actually I went to the post office almost every day to mail him a letter after I got his address and not just any post office - the main post office in downtown Chicago. A year and half later I laugh at the emotional mess we were during bootcap. But at the time...it was really really hard not to have any contact with my son. This group helped me make it through.
Sorry I missed the Novemeber get together - I think Michelle let you all know I was moving that weekend. I am now a Palatine resident. Congrats Pat on the Molly's recognition at the Thanksgiving dinner.
Sally I am sorry about your mom and Paula...oh Paula...prayers, prayers, prayers...and please vent away if it helps you make through. I am headed to Rome this December and will bring my prayers for you straight to the top. If you go to my Facebook page and watch the video on it and you will understand.
Michelle - I need cliff notes to catch up quickly!
ok Barbara I accepted your friend request, I thought I put my number on my index card. Stephen would love to meet with Tom. Do you know what base he will be on yet?
Paula that is a wonderful picture, how cute!
Hey Coco how are you, I have been asking about you, Michelle said you have been busy. Good to hear from you.
We have a new mom, well welcome, glad you are here with us. Cannot wait to hear about your sailor.
OK debbie you mentioned everyone but me...:( Hi to the new the new nuke mom, welkcome we are kinda of a crazy group!! :) Paula what a beautiful pic. Hope all is well with everyone!!
Hi Chicago Moms, I'm new to this website so bear with me as I learn my way around. My nephew is currently at GL and his PIR is tomorrow 12/02. Then he's heading off to San Antonio for A School for 14 weeks
Paula S...Oh yes, definitely going to PIR. Plan to be in GL car line at 6:00 am. Probably wont sleep a wink tonight as I'm so excited! The part I can't stand is not know when he's being leaving after graduation, whether it's tomorrow or in a day or so.
HEY, we have an emergency adoption at Molly's Adopt A Sailor. Group of 25 deployed in Kuwait and have not received ANY mail. Please check it out on Molly's page.
Oh that is what makes Christmas is having little ones around, some day I hope to have some not too soon tho. LOL
Oh Diane I am so happy your son is coming home, two years is way to long. Have a wonderful visit with him and glad things are a little better with Sara.
Ok, should we come south again, I love when you come my way but I did make it last time all by myself, I did not cancel like some people did RIGHT Diane.LO
Hope everyone is getting ready for the holidays, it is going to be great with Stephen home this year, it has been way too long.
I just wanted to wish all of my great friends a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. This will be a wonderful holiday with Stephen home. I hope all is well with everyone, yes we need to go out and catch up.
Annie hope he is doing ok!
What a beautiful baby Paula.
Hi Michelle!
Laura you son is home, how wonderful!
Diane, that is so wonderful, it will make for a nice holiday when everyone gets along.
Hi Barb, Coco, Mary, Sally, Paula, hope I got everyone.
I purchased the Lt. Dan Band, For the Common Good, dvd for my husband for Christmas. We watched it today--hope I'm around in July for the concert. The film is excellent! Our sailor will be home on Thursday, so Christmas really hasn't happened here yet.
Hi Everyone, Packing party on Jan. 14 from 10AM to 1PM at the Villa Park VFW (39 E. St. Charles Rd, Villa Park). Come out and pack some love for our sailors!!
Merry X-mas and Happy New and all that good stuff! Mary - your fb reminded me that I have not been on in a very long time. I will keep Dan and all those sailors in my prayers.
Yes ladies...exciting news. My sailor and his beautiful girlfriend are going to be married this Saturday at the courthouse downtown. We have planned a small reception afterwards that continues to get larger and larger. LOL. They will also be doing a church wedding this summer. Such fun. Now if I could just find somethng to wear.
After the wedding I think I will finally time to sit down and catch up on the n4m posts I missed. I also hope to be at the packing party on the 14th.
You have been on a rough road Paula. Hopefully you can get to a rst stop soon! I am a bit burned out with my mom as well.
It is tough being a sandwich generation - caring for our kids and our parents. We could all use some time on a tropical island all by ourselves...well, I would like to add a cabana boy to bring me drinks!
Don't forget the packing party for Molly's Adopt A Sailor on Sat. Jan. 14 from 10AM to 1PM at the Villa Park VFW. Come out and join us! The more the merrier!
Paula, your in my thoughts and prayers this week.....:( HUGE N4M hugs to you!! Let me know if there is anything you need! Pat I will be at the packing party for a little bit. If you guys could keep Michelle in your prayers she fell and hurt her arm and is a sling, she is looking for people to help feed her....love ya michelle you can hit me later after you arm heals...:) waiting to see a pic coco from the wedding....hope everyone else is well!
Paula I am so sorry about your mom, you are in my thoughts and prays. Just take care of yourself.
Michelle, you fell? How did you do that?
Mary, I am glad it was a great day for a baptism. Sounds like your son is doing good. Arabian sea has he been there before?
I miss you ladies, we do need to pick a date and try to catch up.
Barb is your son gone to Italy? He can call Stephen if he has any questions, we did not seem to get together for dinner with the boys, too bad it would of been fun.
OLIVIA
New to the group. I have an SR at Great Lakes. Live in the chicago burbs. Any body in the tinley park, orland, mokena , frankfort area?
Nov 23, 2011
becky m
Welcome olivia!! Congrats Paula #2 to your son and to Adam, Michelle. Happy thanksgiving to all!
Nov 23, 2011
Debbie (Stephen's mom)
Welcome Olivia I live in Alsip, I am out in Oralnd all the time, love the mall. LOL We have two moms that live in Tinley, Diane and Laura.
Stephen is going to play hockey tomorrow with some friends and then off to Grandma's house for dinner. Everyone have a wonderful Thanksgiving and be safe. Love Debbie
Congrats to all who passed there test, that is wonderful! Bravo Zulu!
Nov 23, 2011
MissMySailor
Hi Olivia, What is an SR? I live in the west burbs Hinsdale, Earls mom where do you live?
To those who are going to the VFW tomorrow thank you I hope by next year I can be there. Remember to charge your cell phones! Was that Christmass or Thanksgiving that you did last year and passed your cell phones around for all the sailors to call home?
I am still having health problems and I am quite aggrevated at this point. My upper right lung is so scared from radiation, I thought I went to the best most highly rated safe place for radiation but someone over did it!!! my lymph node right next to my heart and I think esophugus is inflammed. My right lower lung has two .3mm nodules we are watching them to see if the grow and my right lower lung is looks all foggy and they don't know what it is after 3 CT scans. Every time I go off antibiotics by day 4 I start with a fever and congestion which scares me immunity wise. I see my oncologist 12/5 and have a CT and see the pulmonologist 12/6. I feel MAD that I went to RUSH because they told me they had the best newest type of radiation measured just right for breast cancer to prevent any scaring and I end up like this. So thank you it was good to vent! I don't cry or vent at home because I don't want my daughter or husband to know how scared I am. Hubby did take the day off to come with on the 6th. I think I am a bit frazzled too because my childrens father just died 2 months ago from a virus that went to his heart. I don't want my kids to be without a parent, I want to see it all, weddings, grandkids family gatherings I want to live a long time. I try hard to be a good person so God will look out for me so why is this happening again to me???
I better go starting to cry and don't want this to become a book, Paula 2
Nov 23, 2011
carols_kitchen
Mary--I'm so happy you shared the recruits for us who could not. What call letters is station 7? we get two Chicago stations about 9 pm here in St. Louis area.
Nov 24, 2011
becky m
Pat, as I count my blessings today I am HONORED to say you are a blessing to me and all the sailors you have helped!!! God Bless You always!!
Nov 24, 2011
Ruth, Gun's Mom
My son was at Villa Park! He's not a recruit, but I told him he had to go so he wouldn't be alone. The last I heard, he hadn't met Pat or Lauren, but he was supposed to find them. For someone who takes and gives orders, he still doesn't do everything I tell him to do! He got there about 8:30 and left around 3, I think. Must have been fun for him.
Nov 24, 2011
Pat L. in IL
Ruth, Oh yes, I met your son!!!! It was hectic and I tried to find him again later but no luck. Such an amazing day!!
Nov 24, 2011
OLIVIA
An SR is a sailor recruit. Hope eveyone had a great Thanksgiving. Missing my boy.
Nov 25, 2011
Pat L. in IL
@Cathy, Holy crow, this guy just came up and asked me about Molly's....I had no idea he was with the newspaper!!! Thanks for the heads up!
It was very nice to see you again yesterday!! Packing party at the VFW on Jan. 14, if you are interested! Pat
Nov 25, 2011
Erons Mom
hi missmysailorpaula-i live in morton grove area
paula & mary thanx for the welcome!
im so excited i got the form letter!
now i have a date for graduation (pir)
hope you all had a great thanxgivin' even though we missed our babies!
paula you hang in there lots of prayer.....
Nov 27, 2011
jmazzsmom
so excieted . this thursday dec 1st at 5:30 am CBS news channel 2 will air holiday greetings . My son is stationed in Guam and will be one of the sailors sending out a hello...
Nov 27, 2011
Coco
Hello ladies and all the new moms! After a month or so hiatus I am back!
Welcome new moms, my son's girlfriend and I cried our way through boot camp and often camped out at the mail box. LOL Actually I went to the post office almost every day to mail him a letter after I got his address and not just any post office - the main post office in downtown Chicago. A year and half later I laugh at the emotional mess we were during bootcap. But at the time...it was really really hard not to have any contact with my son. This group helped me make it through.
Sorry I missed the Novemeber get together - I think Michelle let you all know I was moving that weekend. I am now a Palatine resident. Congrats Pat on the Molly's recognition at the Thanksgiving dinner.
Sally I am sorry about your mom and Paula...oh Paula...prayers, prayers, prayers...and please vent away if it helps you make through. I am headed to Rome this December and will bring my prayers for you straight to the top. If you go to my Facebook page and watch the video on it and you will understand.
Michelle - I need cliff notes to catch up quickly!
Nov 27, 2011
NukeMom
Hello Chicago Moms'!
Nov 29, 2011
Pat L. in IL
Welcome Nuke Mom! My sailor is a Nuke too, and we are practically neighbors!!!!
Nov 30, 2011
Debbie (Stephen's mom)
ok Barbara I accepted your friend request, I thought I put my number on my index card. Stephen would love to meet with Tom. Do you know what base he will be on yet?
Paula that is a wonderful picture, how cute!
Hey Coco how are you, I have been asking about you, Michelle said you have been busy. Good to hear from you.
We have a new mom, well welcome, glad you are here with us. Cannot wait to hear about your sailor.
Hi Michelle, Diane, Laura!!!
Hi Mary, Sally
Nov 30, 2011
becky m
OK debbie you mentioned everyone but me...:( Hi to the new the new nuke mom, welkcome we are kinda of a crazy group!! :) Paula what a beautiful pic. Hope all is well with everyone!!
Nov 30, 2011
Ricky's 2nd Mom
Hi Chicago Moms, I'm new to this website so bear with me as I learn my way around. My nephew is currently at GL and his PIR is tomorrow 12/02. Then he's heading off to San Antonio for A School for 14 weeks
Dec 1, 2011
Ricky's 2nd Mom
Paula S...Oh yes, definitely going to PIR. Plan to be in GL car line at 6:00 am. Probably wont sleep a wink tonight as I'm so excited! The part I can't stand is not know when he's being leaving after graduation, whether it's tomorrow or in a day or so.
Dec 1, 2011
Pat L. in IL
HEY, we have an emergency adoption at Molly's Adopt A Sailor. Group of 25 deployed in Kuwait and have not received ANY mail. Please check it out on Molly's page.
Dec 6, 2011
Debbie (Stephen's mom)
Hi, how is everyone doing? This is such busy time, we need to get together in January to catchc up.
Mary I know I hate those goodbyes I will keep him in my prays I always do.
Michelle it is up to you with the cliff notes. LOLOLOL How is your son doing?
Dec 8, 2011
Debbie (Stephen's mom)
Oh that is what makes Christmas is having little ones around, some day I hope to have some not too soon tho. LOL
Oh Diane I am so happy your son is coming home, two years is way to long. Have a wonderful visit with him and glad things are a little better with Sara.
Ok, should we come south again, I love when you come my way but I did make it last time all by myself, I did not cancel like some people did RIGHT Diane.LO
Hope everyone is getting ready for the holidays, it is going to be great with Stephen home this year, it has been way too long.
Hope everyone is well and talk to everyone soon!
Dec 13, 2011
Laura
Hi Ladies. My son is home for 9 1/2 wonderful days!
He finished IS "A" school, came home, got engaged, and has been in a whirlwind of activity! I count my blessings every day.
He will go back on the 26th and be on hold until heaven knows when to start his "C" school.
I am new to this group. Lets plan some fun in January!
Dec 22, 2011
Debbie (Stephen's mom)
I just wanted to wish all of my great friends a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. This will be a wonderful holiday with Stephen home. I hope all is well with everyone, yes we need to go out and catch up.
Annie hope he is doing ok!
What a beautiful baby Paula.
Hi Michelle!
Laura you son is home, how wonderful!
Diane, that is so wonderful, it will make for a nice holiday when everyone gets along.
Hi Barb, Coco, Mary, Sally, Paula, hope I got everyone.
Talk to you next year!
Dec 24, 2011
Ruth, Gun's Mom
I purchased the Lt. Dan Band, For the Common Good, dvd for my husband for Christmas. We watched it today--hope I'm around in July for the concert. The film is excellent! Our sailor will be home on Thursday, so Christmas really hasn't happened here yet.
Dec 26, 2011
Pat L. in IL
You bet there will be a group going to the concert!! The more the merrier!!!
Dec 27, 2011
Ruth, Gun's Mom
I found the dvd quite by accident in Walmart, so it's around.
Dec 27, 2011
becky m
Debbie you forgot me!!! :( Happy new year everyone!!
Dec 28, 2011
Pat L. in IL
Hi Everyone, Packing party on Jan. 14 from 10AM to 1PM at the Villa Park VFW (39 E. St. Charles Rd, Villa Park). Come out and pack some love for our sailors!!
Dec 30, 2011
Debbie (Stephen's mom)
Becky, you are my favorite that is why I did not mention you, lol
HI BECKY!
HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!!
Dec 30, 2011
becky m
Thanks Debbie....:) Happy New year to all!! :)
Jan 1, 2012
Debbie (Stephen's mom)
Michelle I did not buy anything at Pier 1 just wanted you to know. lol
Hi ladies, how is everyone?
Jan 2, 2012
Coco
Merry X-mas and Happy New and all that good stuff! Mary - your fb reminded me that I have not been on in a very long time. I will keep Dan and all those sailors in my prayers.
Yes ladies...exciting news. My sailor and his beautiful girlfriend are going to be married this Saturday at the courthouse downtown. We have planned a small reception afterwards that continues to get larger and larger. LOL. They will also be doing a church wedding this summer. Such fun. Now if I could just find somethng to wear.
After the wedding I think I will finally time to sit down and catch up on the n4m posts I missed. I also hope to be at the packing party on the 14th.
Jan 4, 2012
Laura
You have been on a rough road Paula. Hopefully you can get to a rst stop soon! I am a bit burned out with my mom as well.
It is tough being a sandwich generation - caring for our kids and our parents. We could all use some time on a tropical island all by ourselves...well, I would like to add a cabana boy to bring me drinks!
Jan 7, 2012
Pat L. in IL
Don't forget the packing party for Molly's Adopt A Sailor on Sat. Jan. 14 from 10AM to 1PM at the Villa Park VFW. Come out and join us! The more the merrier!
Jan 9, 2012
Laura
Jan 13, 2012
becky m
Paula, your in my thoughts and prayers this week.....:( HUGE N4M hugs to you!! Let me know if there is anything you need! Pat I will be at the packing party for a little bit. If you guys could keep Michelle in your prayers she fell and hurt her arm and is a sling, she is looking for people to help feed her....love ya michelle you can hit me later after you arm heals...:) waiting to see a pic coco from the wedding....hope everyone else is well!
Jan 13, 2012
becky m
and for those of you who dont know Paula lost her mom this week keep her in your prayers too!
Jan 13, 2012
MissMySailor
Paula I really am sorry for the loss of your mother wish I could give you a big hug.
Take care sweetie,
Paula 2
Jan 13, 2012
Pat L. in IL
Paula, So sorry to hear about your mother. May the Lord bless you and keep you. May the Lord make His face to shine upon you and give you peace,
Jan 14, 2012
Debbie (Stephen's mom)
Paula I am so sorry about your mom, you are in my thoughts and prays. Just take care of yourself.
Michelle, you fell? How did you do that?
Mary, I am glad it was a great day for a baptism. Sounds like your son is doing good. Arabian sea has he been there before?
I miss you ladies, we do need to pick a date and try to catch up.
Barb is your son gone to Italy? He can call Stephen if he has any questions, we did not seem to get together for dinner with the boys, too bad it would of been fun.
Jan 17, 2012
Pat L. in IL
Would you please try not to have the get together on the 18th. Will be in FL that weekend.
Jan 19, 2012
becky m
I am officialy back on the roller coaster for 4 more years today...my son re-uped...i think any day will work for me...
Jan 19, 2012
Pat L. in IL
Thanks Linda, Will check it out!!!
Jan 21, 2012
becky m
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=345299585493885&set=a.34...
Jan 23, 2012
becky m
not sure if you guys can see the pic i put up but its my son re-uping for 4 more years....hope all is well with everyone... chucks yes for me
Jan 23, 2012
becky m
whats at cheeseburger in paradise??
Jan 23, 2012
Debbie (Stephen's mom)
Becky, that is a great picture. Thanks for posting it. I am very happy for him, I think that is a great decision. Where will he be going?
Anne I don't mind going out, do we have a date?
We have been there before good food.
Jan 23, 2012
Pat L. in IL
@Mary, Cheeseburger in Paradise is Feb. 12. I'll go find the details and post it.
Jan 24, 2012
Debbie (Stephen's mom)
Do we get to eat all the cheeseburger we want, count me in. lolololol
How is everyone doing?
Jan 25, 2012