Michigan Moms (and Family)

Kathy B, The same thing happened with my mom in 2008. When we were told she had only a week to live, we couldn't believe it. I don't know how they figure it out and no, it still doesn't make it any easier. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.

Kathy, sorry to hear about your Dad.  Hospice is wonderful.  They really take good care of their patients.  We had Hospice come in for my Dad.  It's never easy even when you know they aren't going to make it.  Hugs to you.  Prayers for your family.

Kathy B - Thoughts and prayers are with you and yours during this time.

Hi - I'm from Ferndale, MI - my SR is assigned to the USS Truman.  He has been in the Navy for almost 2 years - just wanted to say hi and hope to connect to other NAVY Mom's -

Sandy

Welcome Sandy!!! Glad to have you with us! Our Sailor is with the USS Enterprise and recently returned from deployment! This is a great group, we have get together's now and then. We 'Eastsiders' hope to get together some time this month.

Chele, I am so messed up on my days and dates. Today is Thursday, tomorrow is Friday...............Enjoy PIR!!!!! Thinking of you!!

Welcome sandman713 - my daughter is a DC2 on the USS Bush.  I'm over in Ypsilanti.

I feel your excitement right now Chele!  It's going to be wonderful!

Thanks for the welcome Dmk828-my SR is DC3 - getting ready for a "trip" - I am going to visit him next week - nice to "cyber" meet you.  Is there a group of Navy mom's in our area that ever get together that you are aware of?

Welcome, new moms!

Chele, you must report back to us about PIR.  So exciting for you!

PIR is very awesome, i agree ! my son is now in GC , and still waiting for school to start on monday, actually he is not sure if he is starting this monday or next

Kathy B - I am very interested!  I tried to message you but it said I had to be your friend to do so....so I sent you a friend request :)

Sandy

Welcome all new Navy Moms!  Glad you are here. 

I'm down to the last 36 hours with our Son.  NOT ENOUGH TIME!!  I'll let you know how church was with the singing of Eternal Father, Strong To Save.

Chele, so glad you had a great time at PIR and some extra time with your son. Hope you get the gate pass at the airport and have a safe trip home. There will be lots of new things for you to learn from this point on. We like to remind ourselves from time to time that "Navy Normal" is anything but routine for us :-)

Colleen, I've got you beat unfortunately. Just said good-bye to my sailor. He's off to spend some time with his bride and she will take him to the airport tomorrow.

Welcome to the new moms. I'm not far from Battle Creek and my sailor is a nuke submariner, currently in dry dock for repairs.

Chele, So happy that you were able to get some extra time with T and PIR was great! It truly is an amazing day to say the least!

pietschie, so happy that your experience with PIR was great as well! Welcome!

Lorraine and Colleen, we know that you had a great time having your Sailors home and it is tough to let them go back. Lorraine, hope the newlyweds had a wonderful time at the Castle!!!

We will try to get back into a routine with the girls back to school today. Korey has been accepted and now a student at Specs Howard School of Media Arts!!! He goes tomorrow to get his schedule and his iPad, along with all the final information he will need to begin classes on 22 January. He is really excited to be going to college, he will go into Broadcasting-Radio and we are sure he wil do very well. He has looked to dad and mom to cover his schooling as he wasn't able to receive any grants or scholarships. He did get a student loan for half of the amount, the other half will come out of our pockets on a monthly basis. Not good timing with Kevin changing jobs at the start of February. An opportunity has come up that he will own the Engineering Division of his cousin's company. The cousin does other things, so Kevin will run the engineering end of things. We are praying that all goes smooth, we know it will be busy as the big three are releasing many jobs to be done by smaller companies. Kevin was self-employed for over ten years before the bottom fell out of things in 08-09, so it has been a slow come-back. I prayed on it and all I hear is, 'Trust in Me' so I will trust in Him with all things as we move forward. We have been so blessed these past couple of years where others wouldn't think so. We trust, we believe, He has given!

My Sailor is in the air back to SD.  He had a 4 hr. lay over in Chicago.  Boy, it never gets easier letting them go.  I'm walking thru the house wanting to hear, "Mom, what's for dinner?"  It's so quiet again.  The only thing I won't miss is the grocery bill.  I forgot how much he can eat!

Hey, Colleen, I know what you mean about the food. I spent extra on meat because Scott likes steak, crab legs, and burgers. Can't believe how pencil thin he is with that big appetite of his! And yes, it's a lot quieter around here.

Sharon, Scott and Lanie had a great time at the Castle but they didn't try the hot tub on the roof. Best wishes to your hubby in his new job and Korey at school. I echo your thanks for God's blessings.

Kathy - sorry to hear about your Dad.  I'm wrapping my arms around you.  It's tough even when you know it's going to happen.  Prayers to your family to get through the next few days.  Peace, my friend and to your daughter.  She must feel lost.

Sharon, I hope all goes well your husband as he transitions to his new job and Korey.  Big changes for your family this year.  How's things with Diego?

Rich made it back to SD.  He has today off to catch up on his sleep.  Deployment is on Monday.

Kathy, sending more hugs your way and special prayers for your daughter so far from home.

Kathy B - Prayers continue. Thankful he is at peace in heaven.

Sharon - Congratulations on your husband's new job and your son's school.

Katie's ship has started her sea trials.  She FINALLY rec'd the first pkg I sent in early December.  Not sure why the second pkg arrived around Christmas.  Just glad she got them all.  Surprisingly she said the cookies were still good.

Sharon - will continue with you and yours in my prayers.

Chele - hope T is better soon.  Hope it is not the flu.   I work in a Pediatrician's office and sick visits are definitely up.

Katie's cookies were fine.  One guy in her div really liked one of the cookies that Alicia had sent, so hopefully she will make them again.  We (my daughter Alicia and I) are going to try not to send pkgs too close together or the same recipes in our packages.  Not that anyone complains, just trying to spread it out.  We don't mind requests.  Just got a new oven, so I am happy to try it out and bake soon.  Plus I like to send cookies in the 'Molly's Adopt A Sailor' boxes each month.

Katie said they are very busy at sea....if they are not working, there are inspections.  Noticed in the recent pic posts on the FB site that they had 2 burials at sea as well.

Prayers and Hugs to you Kathy and your Family.  May your Dad peace start your healing

Kathy B:

I am sorry for you loss, but he is whole now, praising our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. That fact alone gives us peace. But being human we still want to hug them and talk to them. You have my sympathy.

Welcome Sean's stpmon!  We are scattered all over MI.  We try to meet a couple times a year together but sometimes the east/west meet separately.  I have a cabin in West Branch and we live in Rockford - north of GR.  Jeanne's right - hang on for the ride.

Kathy, how are you doing?

Dunesmom - miss you girl.

Sharon, how are things going?

My Sailor deploys at 1:00 our time today.  We got to talk to him yesterday.  So who knows when the next time will be.  He's got plenty of international calling cards and stamps.  We will be in SD when he returns in late fall.  I'm going to miss talking to him.  We had pictures taken at church when he was home a week ago, so I'm going to try to download a picture.  Cross your fingers.

Sean's stpmom: My son is in Hawaii. He passed first in his class in A school and got to choose first. That's where he wanted to go and there was one spot open for his rate..I am glad he is there. We were in Hawaii in Dec. He will be deployed late winter, early spring.

Kathy - will be praying.

Sharon - praying for you too

Ruth, good to see you back on.  How are the kids this year?

Sharon, hope you get that tooth taken care of and you are back to yourself.  Tooth pain is not fun.  Be careful what you say to your DIL because there is always a chance that they could mend the marriage.  I understand that your heart hurts.  I just don't want anything to come back at you.

Lorraine - where are you?  Are you ok?

Lorraine, glad to see you back on but sad to hear you are not feeling well.  I was sick before Christmas and it lasted until just last week.  I was sick when Rich was home.  I did ok, but didn't feel good at all.  It wasn't the flu, I had that other crud.  Hope you get better real soon.

Lorraine - welcome back! Hope you feel better soon.

I haven't heard anything from him yet.  He has been underway for 1 week now.  The CO's wife has been the Stockdale's N4M and had links for the news coverage of it leaving.  It was nice to see them.

Sharon, you certainly have a serious problem and glad it will be taken care of soon. I just don't know how you're holding up until then so we are praying for you.

I started coughing after I went to bed last night so I got up, took two Mullein and used my throat spray. It settled right down and I got a good night's sleep. You should be able to find Mullein at Meijer or Wal-Mart in their herb supplements. I bought Soloray brand so probably got it at a health food store.

I'm feeling better each day and food is more appealing. Just wish there was a magic genie that would cook for me when I don't feel like it. Take care, everyone, and thank goodness it's warming up a little.

Kathy B, please post a picture of the homecoming! So excited for you and your daughter.