ALUMNI OF PIR 04/04/2014 TG 21 - 11 Divisions (125-134 and 921)

Happy Friday!

     "For You, Lord, have made me glad

      through Your work; I will triumph

      in the works of Your hands."

                                     Psalm 92:4

Where do we find the information on the meet and greet?  Are we suppose to make centerpieces?  I would love to make some, but not sure.  Thanks

Freedock:  Here is Sarge's MeetandGreet info:

http://navyformoms.com/events/pir-04-04-14-sarge-s-meet-and-greet

People sometimes makes baskets to raffle off at his MeetandGreet to raise money for him/his wife.  They finance the weekly MeetandGreets themselves and appreciate any donations anyone wants to give!  Many will make a "state" basket, but it is really up to you what you may want to make if you want to participate!  Not required....the MeetandGreet is a free event to all.

Good Morning All !

HollySue:  Calls are so very random.  They may tell you that they have a "scheduled" call on a certain date, and then not call.  They can lose them for many things, and earn them for many things too.  It is best to have no expectations on the calls, but keep the phone close at all times....even when stepping out to get the mail or in the bathroom!  Also, a SR can miss a division call if on watch, SIQ or at an appt on base, etc.  So if you see that a your SR's division is calling, but you don't hear from your SR, that could be why.

Good Morning all!  I wanted to share some information that I found while trying to get some info to my son.  My hope is that no one as to do this but in reality, we may from time to time have to get sad news to our Sailors.  If you call the Red Cross they get info to the Commanding Officer who shares the info with the sailor.  We did not want to go this route when we had to share with our SR that his Grandmother passed away a couple of weeks ago.  Instead, after many phone calls I finally got the number for "Chaplain Care Messages".  Come to find out, this department takes care of a number of other things such as medical, financial.  Worth looking into and saving the number!   They call themselves Navy 311.  When I called and went through the prompts to reach the Chaplain I was connected to a very helpful gentleman that took my information and what our need was.  Ultimately, we made arrangements for the Chaplain to break the news to our son after Battle Stations (coming up in a couple of weeks).  He then put in a request for our son to be allowed to call us.  It was a good experience and I am hopeful that my son takes the news well from the Chaplain.  If you are in need of such service you can reach Navy 311 at 877-418-6824.

Hi Friends,

     "I will lie down and sleep in peace,

      for You alone, O Lord, make

      me dwell in safety."

                                     Psalm 4:8

MomTut,

This sounds like a very sensitive way to have the news given to your SR.  Please let us know how it turns out~~

Wow, what an amazing story. I know someone who was running a 5 k race and had a heart attack. The person performing CPR turned out to be a cardiologist for the Cleveland clinic. I believe we all have an angel looking out for us. So our Sr's as well as us are in good hands.

AMEN, SorinMom!  He has started a ministry as a result of this.  He was a Christian before, but life/death experiences like his can greatly enhance one's faith! 

So true, tammy.  There are so many amazing stories out there.  One of my Navy Mom friends told me of a friend in their church, works for Delta, was near an airplane tire that was over inflated accidentally by a co worker and he didn't know, it exploded, took one arm and both legs off.  Married with 2 small children.  The amazing part?  He is from Rwanda, lost his entire family in the war there, is a devout Christian, and is still singing the Lord's praises as he recovers....his faith is amazing!  He didn't even want to name the co worker who caused this because he didn't want to get him in trouble....what a heart this man has!  His name is Eric if anyone wants to keep him and his family in their prayers.  This just happened to him about 3 weeks ago.  Thanks!

Good Morning!

morning!  Hoping for calls today. 

Natalia,

Money works~~  :)

Hello All~~

     "Your words were found, and I ate them,

      and Your word was to me the joy and rejoicing

      of my heart; for I am called by Your name,

      O Lord God of hosts."

                                              Jeremiah 15:16

Natalia:  The amount of money you may want to donate at Sarge's MeetandGreet is totally up to you!  He appreciates whatever anyone wants to donate, and of course, it is not required to attend the MeetandGreet. 

J-04/128:  They fly from OHare and Midway, but we have been told that they will start using Milwaukee as well.  Not sure if or when that airport will be added.  They will not have their flight info until right before PIR.

Good Morning!

Hi there~~

     "Rejoice in our confident hope.

      Be patient in trouble, and keep on praying."

                                                Romans 12:12

Me too T-Mom hopefully we'll hear from them this week.

ctz:  Wow, that is a long phone call!  So great!  Thank you to his RDCs for being so generous!   Congrats!

Good Morning All !

I need BattleStations dates for this PIR group.  Have any of you received them from your SRs?  If so, please friend request/message them to me....can't post here or on FB, RTC's request.  I keep schedules for each PIR group.  Thanks!

I should add that I have received some dates, have guessed at others as a result of these.  But would love more confirmation!

Hello Friends!

     "Now thanks be to God who always leads us in

      triumph in Christ, and through us diffuses the

      fragrance of His knowledge in every place."

                                               II Corinthians 2:14

Thanks, ctz.  Once you get one, just let me know by private message or friend request!  No posting them here.  Thanks!

Would love for someone to friend request/message me the Battlestations date for Div 921.  I think I know the date, but need confirmation if anyone heard from their SR.  Thanks!

Good Morning!

CatMom thank you for posting these verses every day.  They are such a comfort to me, not only for my SR being away, but for the challenges everyone is face in daily life. 

Do these come from a site, or are you selecting them yourself?

Thanks again.

get by your phones. Division 131 calling. Got a 20 min call from my SR. He said he didn't know when Battleststions is for his div.

my2boyz yaaaaay! so glad you got a call! my SR is in 131 havent gotten a call yet hope he gets to! thanks for the heads up!!!

Friends,

This scripture is so appropriate for the Battlestations that your SRs will be going through soon.  Perhaps you can share it with your SR in a letter now.

       "Fear not, for I have redeemed you;

        I have summoned you by name;  you are mine. 

        When you pass through the waters, I will be with you;

        and when you pass through the rivers,

        they will not sweep over you.

        When you walk through the fire,

        you will not be burned; the flames

        will not set you ablaze.  For I am the Lord,

        your God, the Holy One of Israel, your Savior..."

                                                      Isaiah 43:1b-3a

Hello All~~

     "The Lord is a refuge for the oppressed,

       a stronghold in times of trouble."

                                                Psalm 9:9

Call last night, mail today.  Whoop Whoop.

Just touching bases with our SRs/Sailors makes our Navy Mom day!!!

Good Morning!

Good morning, a letter yesterday, but no call.

cat thanks for the scripture. I ncluding in a letter today also told her to share with all. 

Good morning,

Thanks tammy1 for the message.

Good Morning!

     "Not to us, O Lord, not to us

      but to Your Name be the glory,

      because of Your love and faithfulness."

                                             Psalm 115:1

tammyl,

You're very welcome!  I know it should speak to many of our SRs~~

Does anyone have a BattleStations date for 129/130?  If so, please friend request/private message it to me. Thanks!