My son is on the Stockdale. He is very excited about his first deployment. I miss him like crazy. I haven't seen him since Jan 3. I hope to be out there to see the ship come in. Our daughter is graduating in June, so it's gonna be tight. We are going to celebrate Christmas in June (?) when he gets to come home. I've joined a quilting club at church and I've made him a "Navy" quilt. It's the first thing I've ever sown. I can't wait to give it to him. I'm so glad that there is this group out there. God Bless all of you and our Sailors!
This has been a rough emotional weekend for me. Today marked 2 months ago that I lost my Dad and I am really missing my son, Rich. This is the first Christmas without him (he was able to come home last Christmas) and in Feb., his second birthday without him. I hope they have a tree, a church service, and a nice Christmas dinner on board the ship. I will miss seeing him do his "Christmas Eve thing". Watch "The Christmas Story" in the Christmas Story t-shirt, eating Crispy Creme doughnuts and drinking Canada Dry Ginger Ale-alone. He did this at midnight. Our daughter, Elyse, is going to pick up the tradition. She misses him so much. She just turned 18. She sat on Santa's lap last week and when he asked her what she wanted for Christmas, she said she wanted him to bring Rich home for Christmas (sniff). Thanks for all of you being so open with how you feel. It makes me feel better just to talk about it. I hope you all have a wonderful start to your week and a very Blessed Christmas!
Thanks indyrules for your wonderful "comments" that you have given me. I am really taken aback by how all of this is affecting me. I'm usually a pretty strong person and I know what my son's career intales. I am so glad to be "anchored" to a group like this.
Happy New Year to all the Stockdale Families!!! Thanks to all who have shared pictures of the ship and the Christmas dinner. It's hard to believe they are 1/2 way around the world. We will celebrate Christmas with our Sailor when he comes home, complete with tree decorated in red, white & blue lights. Our daughter kept his tradition alive by watching The Christmas Story (starting no earlier than 11pm), eating Krispie Kreme doughnuts and drinking Canada Dry Ginger Ale on Christmas Eve. He emailed us that he was excited to hear she was doing it. Be safe everyone!!
Hi all Stockdale Moms! If you live in the GR area of Michigan, we are going to have a lunch get together sometime in Feb. Let me know if anyone is interested.
Gigi, I think my son said they were going to take on mail in the next couple of days. I told him to let me know if he does get mail because there are a few things that haven't made it to him either.
75 degrees. Another 5 months and I should see that too!! We'll be blessed if we break 25 tomorrow. And then more snow on Fri-Sat and I hear Tues. we might have freezing rain. Another day in paradise. Soak up some rays for me please!
Woo hoo for you Gigi! It chokes me up to see your excitement. I cry almost every time my son calls or at least after he calls. Smile BIG today! And navysis, I'm holding you to getting a tan for me or letting your face soak up some vitamin D. I think Michigan is the grayest state in the winter. When the sun shines in the winter, I sit in the window with my face pointed towards it.
Hi indyrules! This is my son's first deployment and he loved his time on land. Nice words to Stacie. I haven't heard if my son received any of his packages.
We (I wasn't home, of course) got a call from our Sailor! He's doing fine. Hope you hear from yours. I will also ask about Evich. Stay warm everyone! It's snowing like crazy and wind chills are in the -0's here in Michigan.
If there are any Stockdale Moms that are on the west side of Michigan, we are having lunch at Arnie's Restaurant in Rockford on Saturday, Feb. 26 at 1:30pm. Let me know how many will be coming in your group.
We had prayers at church today for the family of the Sailor on the Hasley that died. Tragic.
Gigi - so glad to hear that you got to see your son's face. It chokes me up. I'd give my right arm to see my son's face. He said he had a good time on land.
I'm so glad that you heard from your son Karen. Makes the world right. You have to feel so relieved. I missed our son's phone call by 20 min. My husband & daughter got to talk to him. Glad to hear they are finally getting their mail.
Hello to all.. my Sailor just got verbal orders today that he will be joining the Stockdale in a few weeks.. I am excitted and nervous at the same time.. any words to make me feel better about this..
no I have not read anything yet except what is on this site... My ex husband was on an aircraft carrier and they were out for 6 months at a time and thats all I know about so that is why I am asking... my son is very excitted about this adventure, mom is the one not to sure about it.lol
Hi Becki and welcome. My Sailor has been with the Stockdale for about a year. It's his first deployment. The ombudsman keeps us informed too. Hi to everyone else. MI got nailed yesterday with snow. About 16" Drifts are 3-5'. Amazing what a little water can do!
Colleen
Hi Everyone!
My son is on the Stockdale. He is very excited about his first deployment. I miss him like crazy. I haven't seen him since Jan 3. I hope to be out there to see the ship come in. Our daughter is graduating in June, so it's gonna be tight. We are going to celebrate Christmas in June (?) when he gets to come home. I've joined a quilting club at church and I've made him a "Navy" quilt. It's the first thing I've ever sown. I can't wait to give it to him. I'm so glad that there is this group out there. God Bless all of you and our Sailors!
Dec 16, 2010
Colleen
Hi Everyone,
This has been a rough emotional weekend for me. Today marked 2 months ago that I lost my Dad and I am really missing my son, Rich. This is the first Christmas without him (he was able to come home last Christmas) and in Feb., his second birthday without him. I hope they have a tree, a church service, and a nice Christmas dinner on board the ship. I will miss seeing him do his "Christmas Eve thing". Watch "The Christmas Story" in the Christmas Story t-shirt, eating Crispy Creme doughnuts and drinking Canada Dry Ginger Ale-alone. He did this at midnight. Our daughter, Elyse, is going to pick up the tradition. She misses him so much. She just turned 18. She sat on Santa's lap last week and when he asked her what she wanted for Christmas, she said she wanted him to bring Rich home for Christmas (sniff). Thanks for all of you being so open with how you feel. It makes me feel better just to talk about it. I hope you all have a wonderful start to your week and a very Blessed Christmas!
Dec 19, 2010
Colleen
Thanks indyrules for your wonderful "comments" that you have given me. I am really taken aback by how all of this is affecting me. I'm usually a pretty strong person and I know what my son's career intales. I am so glad to be "anchored" to a group like this.
Dec 20, 2010
Colleen
Happy New Year to all the Stockdale Families!!! Thanks to all who have shared pictures of the ship and the Christmas dinner. It's hard to believe they are 1/2 way around the world. We will celebrate Christmas with our Sailor when he comes home, complete with tree decorated in red, white & blue lights. Our daughter kept his tradition alive by watching The Christmas Story (starting no earlier than 11pm), eating Krispie Kreme doughnuts and drinking Canada Dry Ginger Ale on Christmas Eve. He emailed us that he was excited to hear she was doing it. Be safe everyone!!
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Colleen
Hi Everybody,
We (I wasn't home, of course) got a call from our Sailor! He's doing fine. Hope you hear from yours. I will also ask about Evich. Stay warm everyone! It's snowing like crazy and wind chills are in the -0's here in Michigan.
Jan 22, 2011
Colleen
If there are any Stockdale Moms that are on the west side of Michigan, we are having lunch at Arnie's Restaurant in Rockford on Saturday, Feb. 26 at 1:30pm. Let me know how many will be coming in your group.
We had prayers at church today for the family of the Sailor on the Hasley that died. Tragic.
Jan 23, 2011
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becki(uss stockdale)
Hello to all.. my Sailor just got verbal orders today that he will be joining the Stockdale in a few weeks.. I am excitted and nervous at the same time.. any words to make me feel better about this..
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