Michigan Moms (and Family)
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Lorraine
Shannon, so happy your son is home and I know you will enjoy every moment.
Dec 21, 2012
Sharon ~ K's Mom
Yvette, it is always fun to be able to meet another Navy mom when you are out and about!!
Lori, welcome back!!! Wishing you and yours a wonderful time when your son is home. Also, wishing the best with your other son and deployment.
Welcome mlj, have a wonderful time with your Sailor!!! Our Sailor started out at GC, was put on another path. We had a great time visiting there, spending time in Charleston, great beaches, food, people!!!!
Kathy, you have a full plate!!! Glad your dad is with hospice, though sad too. We have my mom with the program, only two weeks as she wanted no part of it. She told me more than once, 'I'm not at the end of my rope.' I smile now twenty years later at the memory of that moment, missing her every day. Happy for J and wife for the house buying, good for them!!! Wow, seems like you keep getting news of R doing something more. It will be nice to have her statewide. So glad K is home and didn't hit any of the weather.
Well, we were dealt some news last night. Diego told us he has heard of 'soft orders' coming up fast for him. Most of you know he just returned from an eight month deployment with the USS Enterprise in early November. Well, he is now getting orders for IA! I had to remain calm as he is telling us, not the news we expected at all. He and Kelsey had their two year anniversary yesterday as well, though they are having plenty of issues, more her end than not. So, not sure this young marriage will survive, and now this news. She will not be going back to Norfolk with him, she will not be staying with us this time. She will be with her dad and sister at their house, which is best. Diego will be leaving Christmas night, instead of next day to head down, pack everything up and place it in storage. He will stay with friends til he has to leave. He more than likely will get some leave time before he deploys. It lay here in tears, just never thought he would be deployed again this soon. He told us he could be gone for a year this time, not sure where he is going yet. This mom needs prayers as we go through this process, so much all at once. We were able to take the family out to PF Changs for dinner the other night, minus Kelsey though. It was a really nice time together, we will have Christmas day as well. We will have the 14 of us, then include a niece and her three kids. Will be a house full, but will savor every moment together. We did some shopping, not done yet, but have.to be done. We can get things next week, it is all about family and spending time together.
Thinking of everyone, prayers for you, and wishing ya'll a very Merry Christmas!!!!
Dec 23, 2012
Ctownmom (Ship 13, Div 011)
Michigan Moms- I am not sure if this sailor's mom is on this site but I wanted to say that I met your son at the airport in Providence, RI last night. He was trying to get some shut eye sleeping on the airport chairs. I knew he was a sailor by his shiny shoes and felt bad that he would be alone in an airport at midnight. I did walk up to the him, thanked for his service and wanted to make sure there wasn't anything I could do for him (My family was at the airport to meet my sailor's flight which was arriving at 12:30am). He said he was fine and was waiting to catch a 5:00am flight home to Michigan. He wished us a Merry Christmas and I returned the greeting. I hope this sailor is at his destination and enjoying his holiday. I just wanted to say that it is an honor to be a part of this family and that I am wishing all a blessed holiday season.
Dec 23, 2012
Lorraine
Kathy B, a lot of excitement at your home with your daughters home. What a great holiday for you. Good luck to your son on the new home. Hospice is most wonderful, have had that experience twice and it makes such a difference for everyone. I'm sorry your dad is at that point and will be praying for all of you.
Sharon, miracles can happen. Prayers going up for Diego and Kelsey.
I hope everyone finds joy in their Christmas & holiday celebrations whether loved ones are near or far.
Dec 23, 2012
Michimom (MM Nuke Mom)
Wow, so much news! Can I just repeat what Lorraine said? She said what I was thinking, but better than I could. Prayers for all!
mlj, congrats to your daughter! Like Lorraine, I am the mom of a nuke on a fast attack sub--the North Carolina.
Enjoy your holidays, everyone, with or without your sailors. This will be our second Christmas without our sailor home. (I was thinking it 2010 how precious it was to have him home for Christmas, because who could say when it would happen next? Indeed.) He will have duty that day, but we should be able to find a good time to Skype. Sometimes that 5-hour time difference is a good thing!
When we Skyped last, he told us as much as he could about his first underway experience on the sub. It sounds very interesting, but not something I would want to do. He was very, very happy to learn that he does not get seasick; the waters were rough when they were near the surface and a LOT of people did get seasick. Ick.
Dec 23, 2012
Colleen
Thanks ctownmom for watching out for our Sailors. God Bless you and have a Merry Christmas! My Sailor comes home in 6 days and 23 hours. I can't wait!
Kathy, Hospice is wonderful. So caring and understanding. Praying for you, your family and your Dad.
Sharon, praying for Diego & Kelsey. Have they gotten any counseling? Being away is so hard on everyone. Maybe they can talk to a Pastor or a Navy Counselor? Praying for you too.
Yvette, hang in there.
Merry Christmas to all if I don't get on in the next couple of days. You are all a great bunch of Moms. I love you all. Squeeze them tight if you have them home.
Dec 23, 2012
eileenz
Wow! So much information, and so many prayers. My son also called about "soft orders" once his C school is finished (in March)....he may be looking at Sicily, Italy, or the Middle East. He couldn't be home for Christmas Day, but will be here by the 29th (for which I am so very grateful). My mom also was in hospice, and the people were wonderful. My prayers are with the women on this website, and all of our servicemen and their families. Have a blessed Christmas.
Dec 23, 2012
MarianneKT's Mom
Sharon - you and yours are in my prayers.
Blessings to all this Chistmas and in the New Year.
Dec 24, 2012
Sharon ~ K's Mom
Thank you everyone!! I so appreciate it and appreciate each of you!!!
Thinking of you who don't have their Sailors/Marines home with them today. Happy for those coming home soon! We will enjoy this day and the hours before Diego will head out. Right this moment, not sure how things will.go down, if Kelsey will stay the night with us or go to her dad's house when he leaves. Will be interesting if nothing else.
Yvette, thank you for sharing that. He has worked very hard, long hours. When he deployed in March, he was in one of the enlisted galleys, then moved to the Officer's, then moved into the office where he did all the paperwork for the supply department. He processed all the incoming, outgoing Sailors, processed all the chit requests, etc. When they were returning from deployment, during the last few days and when my husband, Kevin and other son, Korey was aboard for the Tiger Cruise, Diego and the Chief were going through the list of many names that would be receiving leave time. One name didn't have a signature, so Diego went in search mode to find this Sailor to get the necessary signature to complete the paperwork. It took him hours to locate this Sailor, he even had his dad looking because he had seen the Sailor earlier. Hours later, actually at midnight, he finally found this Sailor.........'SHE' was sleeping, he woke her up, got the required signature that would allow her to be with her family upon returning the next day. Now, we all know the males are NOT allowed in female berthing quarters, but Diego knew how important it was for her to be with her family. He made sure that would be possible. He didn't have to do it, he knew that, but he did his job and completed it to the end. I am not sure anyone else would have gone to those lengths to find this female Sailor, though I would hope they would have. When I was told this story, it truly made me smile and cry at the same time. We all know what it means to have time with our children, because of my Sailor, her family was able to have their Sailor home. Yep, pretty proud if him and his work ethic!! He has always busted his rearend, he will continue to, no matter what the job, what it entails. One thing he has learned, there are many lazy people in the Navy and sadly they don't care. We are so proud of our Sailor as we know you all are of yours! <3
Dec 25, 2012
Cheryl Proud to be Allen's Mom
Merry Christmas to all! Happy Birthday Jesus!! Praying for all to have a wonderful and safe holiday with or without their Sailors/Marines/Airmen/Soldiers or whatever branch your special person is in. My son is in Japan and won't be home until June, and definitely missing him a great deal. Love to all!!!
Dec 25, 2012
Colleen
Merry Christmas everyone! Hug & kiss 'em if you have 'em!
Dec 25, 2012
Dmk828
Dec 25, 2012
CathieRenee
My Christmas present from my Mom was a plane ticket to Norfolk, so I am planning a trip for the Oceana air show again next year.
My daughter also graduated from CMU this month and has moved back home for now.
I hope everyone had a great Christmas and if your sailor wasn't able to come home, that you got a phone call, or Skype with them.
I hope everyone has a Happy New Year!
Dec 28, 2012
MarianneKT's Mom
CathieRenee - What wonderful news! Congrats to your son. Also to your daughter on her graduation. So happy for all of you.
Dec 28, 2012
Lorraine
Scottie flies home later today, weather permitting. Lanie is picking him up and they may come here after midnight. Wedding plans are all set and we're looking forward to gaining a daughter and grandson.
Happy New Year, Navy Moms and families. Love you all!
Dec 28, 2012
Colleen
That's great news Cathie! Hope he is in air soon. Congrats on your daughter graduating. What career field is she going into?
Lorraine, praying that the weather doesn't put a glitch in the wedding plans. Have fun and show us pictures when you can.
Only 2 days, 1 1/2 hours till Rich is home. I'm sooooo excited!
Happy New Years to all of you! Be safe.
Dec 28, 2012
shannon-ship-03-div-315
Sounds like everyone had a pretty good Christmas. My son will be leaving here tomorrow, this momma gonna miss him. I had a wonderful Christmas and enjoyed every moment that I got to spend with him. He had a good time visiting family and seeing his girl friend. He will be heading to CA and then to Japan. I am going to miss him.
My husband and I will be planning a trip for 18 months from now to go to Japan to see him.
My son in law got to come home for Christmas too. Yippee! so I had all my kids here for the holidays.
I hope you all have a GREAT NEW YEAR!!! God bless you all.
Dec 28, 2012
pietschie
hi everybody, my son graduated from bootcamp on 12-21, and is heading to Goose Creek,SC tomorrow. he is very excited to start .. me on the other hand not so much,lol. but it will be easier to contact him!! happy new year to everybody !!
Dec 28, 2012
Colleen
Welcome pietschie! Where in Michigan are you? What is your Sailor going into? We have a great bunch of Ladies here.
Dec 28, 2012
pietschie
hi Colleen, i am in Saint Clair Shores, and my son is leaving tomorrow morning to go to SC, he is a nuke ! nice to be here, i am new with the military and it is nice to talk to some moms , who have been there or still are there! how about your son or daughter?
Dec 28, 2012
pietschie
thanks Kathy B, good to be here!
Dec 28, 2012
Colleen
pietschie, I am in Rockford, north of GR. We have Moms all over MI. We have get-togethers a couple times a year. Some are social, some involve a packing of goodie boxes to the deployed. We are all at different stages of the Navy life. My son is an OS2(SW) (Operations Specialist Second Class Petty Officer). He has been in since July '09. He will soon be turning 22. When he goes back to San Diego on Jan. 7, he will be getting ready to go on deployment on Jan. 14 to the Persian Gulf for about 9 months. He loves being in the Navy.
Dec 28, 2012
Chele ship 12 div 048
Sharon- hope things on your end of town are getting better. Is your son still home ? Is everyone feeling better? How are things with The new daughter?
Sharon- praying for you and your Dad.
Dec 28, 2012
Chele ship 12 div 048
Kathy I am praying for you and your dad.
I'm so excited i can't think straight:)
Dec 28, 2012
Colleen
Congratulations to you Chele and your new Sailor!
Dec 28, 2012
Lorraine
Wedding on Monday night...Happy New Year everyone.
Dec 29, 2012
Lorraine
Dec 29, 2012
MarianneKT's Mom
Congratulations chele!
Kathy B prayers are with you.
Dec 29, 2012
Colleen
Hi seayasoon. We get international prepaid calling cards from Walgreen's when they are sale. Hope that helps.
Dec 29, 2012
pietschie
Kathy B, i would love to meet some navy moms, since i am new at this , and my son is very young, i worry,he turned 18 in bootcamp, and he left for Goose Creek yesterday. i would also love to help with goodie boxes!! when in January would you meet ??
Dec 30, 2012
my3boys
I have a question that spins off of pietschie question:
Would the Michigan moms meet other places around the state, or just the east side? I too would love to get more plugged in, but living in West Michigan, making a regular drive to the east side would be difficult. Could someone give me some feedback as to how gettting together works? thanks moms
Dec 30, 2012
pietschie
hi, my3boys.. where in Michigan do you live?? i am in Saint Clair Shores, and i would be willing to drive , maybe an hour or so out of my way to make it easier for everybody to meet
Dec 30, 2012
CathieRenee
Dec 30, 2012
CathieRenee
Dec 30, 2012
Dunesmom
Hello Ladies! I see some new mommas, Welcome All! Chele i have an Aircrewman too. A school was a tough one but tell him to stick to it they are very helpful. It was a long road for Dune but he is working in the last part of his schooling before he deployes. this all started the end of August of 10. Patience it the what they and all of us have to live by....I bet Colleen has that box of tissues used up by now. I so want to call her but i bet she won't let go of her Sailor to answer the phone;)- well that's how i would be, lol...Wishing each and everyone of you a New Year of Happieness and the Safety to All of your Sailors and Loved ones
Dec 30, 2012
Colleen
My boy is home!!!!! Yep, tissues are gone! I made beef stew and got it started this morning in the crock pot, so when he walked in he just said "ahhhhh beef stew". Gotta go hug him again!
Dec 30, 2012
pietschie
Colleen.. i am sooooo happy for you, and lol these boys just love their food !!
Dec 30, 2012
shannon-ship-03-div-315
Dec 30, 2012
MarianneKT's Mom
Colleen - so glad your son is home!
Dec 30, 2012
CathieRenee
Dec 30, 2012
my3boys
Thanks for the welcome ladies...Once I better understand how all of this works, I would love to have something over this way, but in the meantime is this where I would find out where the meet and greets are? We are in Muskegon .
We are going into week 4 of our son being gone to boot camp. This last week was the hardest thus far...finally caught up with me :)
Really hoping to find ways to stay connected myself and support our son within a community. Would love to be a part of doing care packages or anything that we could get our other boys plugged into that give them that wonderful American Pride
Dec 30, 2012
Lorraine
My son came home at 2 today and we've had a great time together. The wedding is tomorrow night and everything is ready to go. This is such a special time for our family, gaining a daughter and grandson. I fixed him a huge steak and all the trimmings. You'd think it was the best steak he had ever eaten so that made me happy!
Seayasoon, my son was able to use his iPod touch to communicate from overseas. He may have been using Skype or Facetime so it didn't cost him anything when he was in a wi-fi hotspot.
Pietschie, I live in the middle, south of Marshall. I've been to meet and greets in the east, the west and in the middle :-) We can have them wherever the mood strikes us. Just keep following this group to find out who's planning what. The east siders have started something pretty regular which the rest of us haven't yet - but we could!
Welcome my3boys.
Shannon, good luck with your own schooling. I went back to college at age 50 and finished my bachelor's degree. Good luck to the sailors in your family. My son is a nuke submarine sailor, currently in dry dock for repairs. We were talking today about his opportunities and we are both so glad he chose the Navy.
Dec 30, 2012
Lorraine
Colleen, forgot to mention how happy I was to see your post of your son's visit. Have fun!
Dec 30, 2012
CathieRenee
Dec 30, 2012
Chele ship 12 div 048
Dec 31, 2012
Colleen
Lorraine, so happy that your son made it home. It is funny how whatever we cook is the best food they ever tasted! It does make our Momma hearts happy. Have fun at the wedding and post pics when you can.
Dec 31, 2012
CathieRenee
The 1st full week of NACCS is Hell Week. At RTC all recruits must pass a 3rd class swim test, aircrew candidates must pass the 2nd class swim test.
All aircrew candidates retake the 2nd class swim test, learn survival swim strokes, treads and floats, swim the mile swim in full flight gear (including boots) and must pass several different swim tests.
Disney Week is the 2nd full week of NACCS. This is the week of all the "rides". The hypoxia chamber, Spin and Puke, Helo Dunker, Parachute Drag and Parachute Landing Simulation.
The 3rd full week is "Graduation Week". Bay Ops, pistol quals and Tom Cruise day where they get their leather flight jackets and flightsuits. Graduation is informal. My son's class had theirs in a conference room. They will also be assigned their sub-rating at graduation.
My sailor went through NACCS in 2004 at the same time Hurricane Ivan went through. I'm sure the living quarters are completely different now. I think Dunesmom can speak to this as her son was there recently and I think she has visited Pensacola herself.
Dec 31, 2012
Sailor's Mom
With the advent of this new year, reflecting over the events recently past; thoughts are turning to you, the mothers of daughters who have chosen to serve this country in significant effort and diligence. My heart holds you close, and although I do not post often, you are in my thoughts and prayers today.
Jan 1, 2013
Lorraine
Jan 1, 2013
MarianneKT's Mom
Wonderful pics! Congratulations to the cople. Thanks for sharing....
Jan 1, 2013