I haven't read all of these posts, but I'm guessing there is some sort of talk about meeting up before Christmas? I'd love to do that? And the western burbs works great for me! :) Please keep me in the loop! Thank you!
I'm very upset and sad today. My daughter who is at a school in pensacola said she just made her "dream" list? Her choices to be stationed were 1. Japan, 2. SanDiego (MOM'S 1st choice) and 3. JAPAN AGAIN! What the heck! I don't understand WHY she WANTS to be stationed SO FAR away. Knowing her, she'll get it too! That will be SOO hard for me!
Theresa, I understand why you are sad. But I think part of the reason for their choices for their "Dream List" is that see the world thing! Don't worry, it will be okay, and don't forget your Navy sisters have your back!!
Thanks Pat. I'm just struggling with the little to no contact while she's in Japan or deployed! We used to fight light crazy when she lived at home....but I LOVE the heck out of her and miss her SO much!
Yep Mary! I am made several and one was to get back on Navy for Moms...so here I am. Happy New Year everyone!
Sorry I missed the last get together. :( My son is now stationed at Camp Pendleton with the Marines. He does not report for duty for a few more days. For Christmas I got a text from my daughter-in-law with a picture of him and his first surf board and wet suit. And I gave myself a awesome present for Xmas...I shipped my son all the remaining items he left at my house when he joined the Navy.
Hi everyone, Sorry I have been MIA but I had a rough time with my Neuropathic Pain since winter began. Every time the barometric pressure goes up and down my head wants to explode and that is a lot lately. I always want to meet you guys and when you meet during the day I will try harder but with the type of pain I have from 5pm on it gets worse so there it is. I do read all your posts though!
Anyway, my son is doing so great he got to BM2 and he is on the (VBSS) Search and seizure team at his 3 yr mark and just got his ESWS pin a few days ago. He has been on deployment since last June but it has gone fast with all the pictures I get and see on Navy.mil it has been better than I thought with him away.
Hey everyone. Let me know when you all get together again! I'm DUE to get away! Drink anyone? My daughter surprised me Friday night and came home! She's leaving for San Diego on Sunday!
Where do you guys see pictures at of our Navy kids??
VFW fundraiser for the Welcome Home for the Troops at Cheeseburger in Paradise in Downers Grove on Sunday Feb 24th from 4-8PM. $17 for all you can eat. If you bring a donation for Molly's Adopt A Sailor, you get a free raffle ticket.
I think we are all busy digging out of the snow. I like living in the Northern suburbs but I am getting tired of getting wholloped by the snow every few days!
Hi, I have not been here for a long tiime. I have been thinking of all of you. I would love to get together and catch up. I am leaving for Florida March 20th to help my Dad he is moving, so I have to pack him, move him and get the house ready for sell, I will be back April 7th so maybe we can make plans to get together then. I love and miss all of you! Debbie
Hello! I'm on Illinois Moms but I just found out about this group. Awesome! My son is at A school in P'cola. So excited to see him in Florida this weekend! Not so sure I'm ready to be seen in a bathing suit yet but oh well! We are in McHenry. Looking forward to hearing about fund raisers or packing parties nearby. We used to host sailors at our home every Christmas until they stopped doing that.
Hope to hear from some of you!
I was thinking of hosting an appetizer party at my house. I don't have a giant house or anything but I think that between the inside and the outside, (if we finally get warm weather) it could work!
I live in Lake Zurich and I was thinking of June 1st. What are the thoughts?
I saw in the NW Herald that the McHenry VFW Auxiliary is planning to pack care packages at the VFW Hall on April 29 from 4-8. They are looking for names and addresses of servicemen and women to send the care packages to (and donations, of course.) For every name, they send several packages that can be shared. I called and talked to the woman in charge and she gave me permission to give her e-mail address on this site if anyone has a name for her. Her name is Barbara and her e-mail is barbk9jingo@sbcglobal.net . They try to do this every 2 months and plan to host another one before July. I'm going to try to stop by after school that day, so let me know if anyone else in the area might go!
Sandi8, I sent Barbara a message that I have addresses. I handle the adoption requests for Molly's Adopt A Sailor. Since Molly's has grown so much, we use the large groups for our monthly adoptions. The small groups that send requests are listed on our website. These small groups would be perfect for the VFW!! Will let you know what happens. Thanks for the information!!!! Pat
Hi Pat-That's great! Thank you! I guess they do it pretty often and are always looking for names. I have heard of Molly's Adopt A Sailor but I am not exactly sure what that is all about. I'm still pretty new to all of this!
Sandi8, Molly's Adopt A Sailor started with 12 moms right here on N4Ms. Now we are over 1100 moms all across the country. Go to "Groups" at the top of the page and check us out. We have a lot of fun in addition to sending love to our troops.
Who is up for an appetizer & dessert party at my house?
Saturday, June 1st
Time: not sure yet, afternoon-ish
I live in Lake Zurich. (Northern suburb of Chicago) Message me for my address & cell # if you would like to attend. This would be a great opportunity to relax, greet old friends and meet new ones.
Laura, would love to attend your part, but our sailor actually comes home that day!!! I hope you all have a wonderful time and maybe I can catch the next one :)
I'd like to come! Sounds like fun and I'm close by! My son is home right now until May 24. Thank you to the Navy for sending him home for Mother's Day!
Can anyone offer any help on how to get involved with some volunteer work for the military? I live in Joliet, IL and have contacted my local American Legion, but have not heard from them yet. Just want to be involved and help in any way I can. Thanks in advance.
Hey Cheryl Ship 07 Div 160, What about Molly's Adopt A Sailor?? (Don't let the name fool you, we support all branches) We adopt a deployed group each month. We also have small groups that can be adopted on our website. And we send to 2 combat supports hospitals each month too! Go to "Groups" at the top of the page and check us out.
I live in Carol Stream, IL, and would gladly come to Joliet and help you get started! Pat
Looking for info on the Chicago White Sox Navy night. There was a post and I tried contacting Bill, but only ever can get his voicemail. Anyone have luck contacting Bill? Our sailor will be home from Japan and we would all love to go. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
My house this Saturday, June 1st @ 1:00 for an appetizer/dessert party.
Send me a message if you need my address or if you decided that you would like to attend. I believe that we have about a dozen attending so far. Crossing my fingers for a sunny day!
Hey Everybody, In addition to Laura's meet and greet on Sat., just found out that June 1 is also the Grand Re-Opening of the Villa Park VFW from noon until 9PM. Fire damage is all fixed!!
Hey all! I know...I stink...I never make it on...:( Life is busy but good.
Laura if you see this post before the party, I just sent you friend request. I actually have nothing planned during the day today and would like to stop by just dont know your address.
I enjoyed hosting the Northern Illinois ladies today. Such a wonderful group of ladies! Time to plan the next one. Maybe we could even entice some of our Southern friends to come up North!
Laura- We all had a great time and my husband enjoyed the treats you sent us home with! I'm glad to see Colonel Mustard made it into the picture...He's my new favorite dog. Thank you for your hospitality!
The Villa Park VFW is in need of volunteers for the "Welcome Home and Thank You to All Veterans" event on September 28 at Cantigny Park in Wheaton. Last year there was 4200 people in attendance and they are trying to make it bigger and better this year.
In addition to helping staff the Molly's Adopt A Sailor booth, there are lots of other jobs that need volunteers. PLEASE donate some time to this fabulous event and help these wonderful people salute our Vets!
You can leave me a message here or my email pleazenby@comcast.net.
hi ladies I have been quiet on here...:) just wanted to put this out there. I have a navy mom coming from ohio on aug 19 would anyone be interested in getting together with us? it would be somewhere in the Naperville area. I figured we can show her some Chicago mom navy love...lol if your interested let me know so I can make a reservation she wants Chicago pizza...lol sandi I think you should come so I can give you all the ins and outs of Lemoore my son was there for 3 and 1/2 years...:)
Theresa
I haven't read all of these posts, but I'm guessing there is some sort of talk about meeting up before Christmas? I'd love to do that? And the western burbs works great for me! :) Please keep me in the loop! Thank you!
Dec 5, 2012
Pat L. in IL
@Michelle, Count me in! Let me know when a date/place is decided. Sure could use some time with my sisters!!
Dec 6, 2012
Theresa
Awesome. I will be there! Time?
Where on facebook? Is there a page for this?
Dec 6, 2012
Pat L. in IL
I'll be there!!
Dec 12, 2012
Theresa
I'm very upset and sad today. My daughter who is at a school in pensacola said she just made her "dream" list? Her choices to be stationed were 1. Japan, 2. SanDiego (MOM'S 1st choice) and 3. JAPAN AGAIN! What the heck! I don't understand WHY she WANTS to be stationed SO FAR away. Knowing her, she'll get it too! That will be SOO hard for me!
Dec 12, 2012
Theresa
I haven't quite figured this site out. Maybe didn't post that in the right place? :( Sorry.
Dec 12, 2012
Pat L. in IL
Theresa, I understand why you are sad. But I think part of the reason for their choices for their "Dream List" is that see the world thing! Don't worry, it will be okay, and don't forget your Navy sisters have your back!!
Dec 12, 2012
Theresa
Thanks Pat. I'm just struggling with the little to no contact while she's in Japan or deployed! We used to fight light crazy when she lived at home....but I LOVE the heck out of her and miss her SO much!
Dec 12, 2012
Theresa
and I'm REALLY looking forward to Saturday night meeting all of you!! :) Yeay!!
Dec 12, 2012
Laura
Hello all. I won't be able to join you on the 15th...
My sailor is flying home on leave on the 15th! So excited!
I hope all of you have a wonderful holiday season. Enjoy lunch!
Dec 13, 2012
Pat L. in IL
Sally, 6:30!! See you then!
Dec 15, 2012
DeniseR
Merry Christmas to all of you!!!!
Dec 15, 2012
Theresa
Thanks Michelle. I had a nice time as well. Let me know when you get together again! :)
Theresa
Dec 18, 2012
Coco
Yep Mary! I am made several and one was to get back on Navy for Moms...so here I am. Happy New Year everyone!
Sorry I missed the last get together. :( My son is now stationed at Camp Pendleton with the Marines. He does not report for duty for a few more days. For Christmas I got a text from my daughter-in-law with a picture of him and his first surf board and wet suit. And I gave myself a awesome present for Xmas...I shipped my son all the remaining items he left at my house when he joined the Navy.
Jan 2, 2013
Pat L. in IL
Mary, Here's hoping the good luck continues. Got my fingers crossed, we're supposed to get a LOT of rain tonight.
Jan 29, 2013
Pat L. in IL
@Mary, WOOHOO!!!! YIPPEEEEEE!!!! If it stayed dry during that rain, you got the problem licked!!
Jan 31, 2013
Coco
Work, work and more work Michelle :) Nothing like tax season.
Feb 7, 2013
MissMySailor
Hi everyone, Sorry I have been MIA but I had a rough time with my Neuropathic Pain since winter began. Every time the barometric pressure goes up and down my head wants to explode and that is a lot lately. I always want to meet you guys and when you meet during the day I will try harder but with the type of pain I have from 5pm on it gets worse so there it is. I do read all your posts though!
Anyway, my son is doing so great he got to BM2 and he is on the (VBSS) Search and seizure team at his 3 yr mark and just got his ESWS pin a few days ago. He has been on deployment since last June but it has gone fast with all the pictures I get and see on Navy.mil it has been better than I thought with him away.
Hugs to you all Paula2
Feb 9, 2013
Theresa
Hey everyone. Let me know when you all get together again! I'm DUE to get away! Drink anyone? My daughter surprised me Friday night and came home! She's leaving for San Diego on Sunday!
Where do you guys see pictures at of our Navy kids??
Feb 12, 2013
Pat L. in IL
VFW fundraiser for the Welcome Home for the Troops at Cheeseburger in Paradise in Downers Grove on Sunday Feb 24th from 4-8PM. $17 for all you can eat. If you bring a donation for Molly's Adopt A Sailor, you get a free raffle ticket.
Hope to see some "Moms" there!!
Feb 21, 2013
Laura
I think we are all busy digging out of the snow. I like living in the Northern suburbs but I am getting tired of getting wholloped by the snow every few days!
Mar 7, 2013
Debbie (Stephen's mom)
Hi, I have not been here for a long tiime. I have been thinking of all of you. I would love to get together and catch up. I am leaving for Florida March 20th to help my Dad he is moving, so I have to pack him, move him and get the house ready for sell, I will be back April 7th so maybe we can make plans to get together then. I love and miss all of you! Debbie
Mar 11, 2013
becky m
YAY sally you found the receipe...:) thank you...hope all is well with everyone
Mar 17, 2013
sandi8
Hope to hear from some of you!
Apr 1, 2013
Laura
Hey there fellow Chicago moms!
I was thinking of hosting an appetizer party at my house. I don't have a giant house or anything but I think that between the inside and the outside, (if we finally get warm weather) it could work!
I live in Lake Zurich and I was thinking of June 1st. What are the thoughts?
Apr 8, 2013
sandi8
Laura-I would love to come and meet you! Sounds great! Maybe we should plan on INSIDE since it looks like it will still be 40 degrees in June. : (
Apr 9, 2013
sandi8
I saw in the NW Herald that the McHenry VFW Auxiliary is planning to pack care packages at the VFW Hall on April 29 from 4-8. They are looking for names and addresses of servicemen and women to send the care packages to (and donations, of course.) For every name, they send several packages that can be shared. I called and talked to the woman in charge and she gave me permission to give her e-mail address on this site if anyone has a name for her. Her name is Barbara and her e-mail is barbk9jingo@sbcglobal.net . They try to do this every 2 months and plan to host another one before July. I'm going to try to stop by after school that day, so let me know if anyone else in the area might go!
Apr 20, 2013
Pat L. in IL
Sandi8, I sent Barbara a message that I have addresses. I handle the adoption requests for Molly's Adopt A Sailor. Since Molly's has grown so much, we use the large groups for our monthly adoptions. The small groups that send requests are listed on our website. These small groups would be perfect for the VFW!! Will let you know what happens. Thanks for the information!!!! Pat
Apr 20, 2013
sandi8
Hi Pat-That's great! Thank you! I guess they do it pretty often and are always looking for names. I have heard of Molly's Adopt A Sailor but I am not exactly sure what that is all about. I'm still pretty new to all of this!
Apr 22, 2013
Pat L. in IL
Sandi8, Molly's Adopt A Sailor started with 12 moms right here on N4Ms. Now we are over 1100 moms all across the country. Go to "Groups" at the top of the page and check us out. We have a lot of fun in addition to sending love to our troops.
Apr 23, 2013
Laura
OK ladies, its party time!
Who is up for an appetizer & dessert party at my house?
Saturday, June 1st
Time: not sure yet, afternoon-ish
I live in Lake Zurich. (Northern suburb of Chicago) Message me for my address & cell # if you would like to attend. This would be a great opportunity to relax, greet old friends and meet new ones.
May 12, 2013
Cheryl Ship 07 Div 160
Laura, would love to attend your part, but our sailor actually comes home that day!!! I hope you all have a wonderful time and maybe I can catch the next one :)
May 14, 2013
sandi8
May 14, 2013
Pat L. in IL
Laura, Will be there June 1!!!
Linda, You got a phone call!!! Yippeee!! My sailor was on the sub so got a FB message.
Michelle, Hope you college crap is getting easier!
sandi8, Hope to see you at Laura's!!
Anyone want to carpool to Laura's on June 1??
May 14, 2013
Cheryl Ship 07 Div 160
Can anyone offer any help on how to get involved with some volunteer work for the military? I live in Joliet, IL and have contacted my local American Legion, but have not heard from them yet. Just want to be involved and help in any way I can. Thanks in advance.
May 16, 2013
Pat L. in IL
Hey Cheryl Ship 07 Div 160, What about Molly's Adopt A Sailor?? (Don't let the name fool you, we support all branches) We adopt a deployed group each month. We also have small groups that can be adopted on our website. And we send to 2 combat supports hospitals each month too! Go to "Groups" at the top of the page and check us out.
I live in Carol Stream, IL, and would gladly come to Joliet and help you get started! Pat
May 16, 2013
Cheryl Ship 07 Div 160
Looking for info on the Chicago White Sox Navy night. There was a post and I tried contacting Bill, but only ever can get his voicemail. Anyone have luck contacting Bill? Our sailor will be home from Japan and we would all love to go. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
May 24, 2013
Laura
Reminder!
My house this Saturday, June 1st @ 1:00 for an appetizer/dessert party.
Send me a message if you need my address or if you decided that you would like to attend. I believe that we have about a dozen attending so far. Crossing my fingers for a sunny day!
May 28, 2013
Pat L. in IL
@ Michelle, Congrats to ADAM!!!
Hey Everybody, In addition to Laura's meet and greet on Sat., just found out that June 1 is also the Grand Re-Opening of the Villa Park VFW from noon until 9PM. Fire damage is all fixed!!
May 28, 2013
Coco
Hey all! I know...I stink...I never make it on...:( Life is busy but good.
Laura if you see this post before the party, I just sent you friend request. I actually have nothing planned during the day today and would like to stop by just dont know your address.
Jun 1, 2013
Pat L. in IL
@Laura, Thanks for hosting the meet and greet. So nice to meet some new Navy moms.
Jun 2, 2013
Pat L. in IL
Thanks to Mary, Michelle, Becky, Sally, Tiffanie, and Priscilla for coming out to the Grand Re-Opening of the Villa Park VFW. It looks MAGNIFICENT!!
Jun 2, 2013
Laura
I enjoyed hosting the Northern Illinois ladies today. Such a wonderful group of ladies! Time to plan the next one. Maybe we could even entice some of our Southern friends to come up North!
Jun 2, 2013
sandi8
Laura- We all had a great time and my husband enjoyed the treats you sent us home with! I'm glad to see Colonel Mustard made it into the picture...He's my new favorite dog. Thank you for your hospitality!
Jun 3, 2013
Laura
Thanks everyone! It was a great time. I will host another party near the end of the summer. Hopefully the deck will have a second coat by then!
Jun 4, 2013
Laura
Deck painting - Done!
New brick patio - Done!
Spread 4 yards of mulch - not done yet
Planning another Northern Illinois moms "Meet and Greet" - Lets do it!
How does August look for everyone? 10th, 17th, 24th & 31st are good for me.
Jul 2, 2013
Pat L. in IL
The Villa Park VFW is in need of volunteers for the "Welcome Home and Thank You to All Veterans" event on September 28 at Cantigny Park in Wheaton. Last year there was 4200 people in attendance and they are trying to make it bigger and better this year.
In addition to helping staff the Molly's Adopt A Sailor booth, there are lots of other jobs that need volunteers. PLEASE donate some time to this fabulous event and help these wonderful people salute our Vets!
You can leave me a message here or my email pleazenby@comcast.net.
Thank you for any support you can provide.
Jul 18, 2013
becky m
hi ladies I have been quiet on here...:) just wanted to put this out there. I have a navy mom coming from ohio on aug 19 would anyone be interested in getting together with us? it would be somewhere in the Naperville area. I figured we can show her some Chicago mom navy love...lol if your interested let me know so I can make a reservation she wants Chicago pizza...lol sandi I think you should come so I can give you all the ins and outs of Lemoore my son was there for 3 and 1/2 years...:)
Jul 21, 2013
becky m
sally im in for the packing party
Jul 21, 2013
Coco
It has been a long time since I logged in!
Sally - I will be out of town on the 18th :(
Pat - put me down for 9/28
Dan's mom - congrats! 1.5 years is a long time. I am at 9 months and already feeling like that is to long.
My son got his Humvee license so he is pretty happy camper right now. LOL
Jul 27, 2013