Boot Camp Moms (and loved ones)

Northwoodsmom- Thank you for sharing and posting. I am cleaning and decorating while the game is on!! Lol

This is correct DallasNavyMom and DoriBry- We always say never say never. You will have to wait and watch to see where they will be going. But and there's always a but. They've been sending them out different times so you may have to wait until they get to A school and see what the school is saying while they are there.

With COVID everything is different as you know but again I know a but Lol things could change and I would wait and see what your SR's say after they get there and what their orders will be.

coley423- Thank you for sharing and posting. I was wondering if you would. :) Congratulations to your Sailor again and May God protect him on every step of his journey!! God bless you guys!!

Anti M- Oh no!! I hope you start to feel better soon and you know what to do if you get other symptoms. Or at least let some of your friends know so they can check on you.

Oh my gosh what a wonderful memory!! I bet you guys had a blast!!! I love the picture. Take care of yourself!!!  

DallasNavyMom, It will depend on where he has A School. Most bases are on COVID lockdown, although I understand some maybe a little more lenient now. Students can't leave base except for medical (if not available on base), and no civilians are allowed to enter the base.

Your Sailor will know more once at their A School.

I have read everything and have been keeping up, but I just took a week off of life for sickness (great timing, right?). It started with incredible, numbing fatigue, and then horrible bone pain throughout my entire body. I passed out twice on Thursday, and then the volcanic intestinal eruption happened that night. Funny ... on Friday I was feeling a lot better, but just really tired. Today, I am raring to go to get caught up on all the things I didn't do last week. 

My sailor comes home on Friday for 8 days. There is soooo much to do and plan now and I cannot be more excited. His latest request was for frog's legs for the SEC Championship next Saturday. I'll see if my grocery store can get them in here in the PNW (he was born in Gainesville ... go Gators .... so they were easy to find).

He is going to surprise his twin sister and her best friend (one of our bonus babies that practically lives here). We just agreed that she gets to go the airport to pick him up (and his older brother who will fly in 20 minutes later) on SATURDAY. However, I will go "grocery shopping" Friday afternoon and bring the boys home with me for dinner. Her friend's mom is in on the lie. I have not fibbed so much to any of my children in years (thanks Easter Bunny and Santa). This should be fun. Not sure who is in charge of recording it yet. 

My sailor is on the right side of GL now. He is in holding for Aschool. He and his roomies are a unit now until Aschool is over. He said that after ROM they will be moving to a new building, but still might not start classes until February. He is getting lots of the other mandatory training done for advancement, so he really cannot complain. He likes his rackmates, so that is a plus. He is getting a headstart on classes by learning ahead. The first time ever that he has worked ahead!!! What has the Navy done? (And flossing??? He does that all the time now).

He said he is the laundry PO (Again, Navy, what are you doing to my boy? His sister almost fell off her chair when she found out he had anything to do with laundry!) He seems to enjoy watch (he seems to do a lot of it). The big thing now is to stock up on foods that he can bring back for ROM. He has no trouble eating keto from the galley, but the boxed food they bring is awful! (And he only eats 1-2 meals a day ... often one ... sorry to him for inheriting my metabolism!).

And for those of you talking about salt .... 3/4 of my kids inherited my blood pressure (always low), and one their Dad's (always high .... even when he was a 20-year old 140 pounder). We always have 2 salt shakers on the table. My sailor usually is around 90/60 but has dipped as low as 75/50, so pleas send salt his way! So lots of jerky and summer sausage and meat sticks and canned veggies.

I am glad to hear about all the sailor family time .... Shanny, party, and any others. Exciting times that are fleeting. Enjoy every minute. 

AntiM ... hope you feel better soon. Being sick this time of year is particularly bad. 

Now to shopping/laundry/decorating/wrapping/dinner/floors, and my husband is laying the new kitchen and hall flooring this weekend. Time for me to get out of the house ... so many bad words!!!! 

Good evening everyone!  Just wanted to update you all. I received a phone call this morning from my SR. Said he has gained 10 pounds and has become a social butterfly while there. I was so glad to hear his voice. I think we were all in tears by the time we had to hang up. Scheduled to graduate January 21. He was able to give us the address so we can write him now.

I hope everyone is having a beautiful Saturday.  Thank you for all of the hugs and support! I went for my run and then came home and did yard work and cleaning until I collapsed for bed.  

Anti M - I hope you are feeling better today.

Vintagegal - Thank you for the Anchor's away lyrics.  I printed them and read them in the morning over and over on my walk. 

It warms my heart to hear all the moms excited and preparing for their Sailors to come home for a visit!  How wonderful! Enjoy the time!

Tomorrow marks the start of Battle Stations for my PIR group. I heard from one of the mom's in my son's division that they are finally working well as a team.  They are marching without the need of direction from their RDC and their inspections have been spot on.  They were awarded two flags, but I am not sure what yet.

To the new moms in the group, welcome.  I can't keep saying enough how wonderful these ladies are.  They make you feel part of a family.  This journey has ups and downs, but even the downs have a way of bringing light in the pride we have for our SRs and the wonderful people we meet along the journey.  Keep your heads up, embrace your emotions.  

I tried to share a picture of my blue candle, but it didn't show, only the jpg link lol.  I bought a blue candle and a champion Navy coin.  I glued the coin onto the glass candle jar.  

Have a wonderful weekend! Big hugs!

Manycolors, wonderful news! I'm so glad you heard from your SR.  It is such a wonderful feeling; to see the number come up and hear their voice when you answer.  Write letters as often as you can, even if you don't have much to say.  Include pictures, my SR loved the pictures.  He said it made him feel more connected to home.

I just received a phone call from my Mom.  I asked my SR to write a letter to his grandparents.  I told him it could be anything lol, just to keep their spirits up. He sent them his schedule for what A school will look like.  My mom was just thrilled to see his handwritting.  She even commented that it has improved lol.

Manycolors, congratulations on the phone call and the address, mail away. 

Shortcake, I saw your candle perfectly, it turned out beautiful. Funny with his handwriting improving, my son mentioned that they wanted to make him a yeoman but his handwriting was horrible and they couldn't. Enjoy the rest of your weekend.

Hi Everyone I’m a new Navy Mom and completely lost.  Our SR left 11/30 for Great Lakes - I saw a Mom advise her SR is graduating in January.  We have not revived any letter yet, only one phone call to let us know he arrived. 

Anyone connected to an SR who traveled on 11/30 to the Great Lakes??

Hello Eileen and welcome to Navy Moms. It is completely normal to feel lost with your emotions running wild. There are several mom's on here with recruits starting in November, they will answer your questions. Things are a whole lot different with the virus and they have a blog on what to expect which someone will direct you to. Take a breath, we will help.

belovedbyHim I wanted to post your blog first things first for Eileen but don't know where to find it, can someone help?

Northwoodsmom - hopefully this posts correctly - First Things First-- The Quarantine Edition - Navy For Moms (ning.com)

It is in the main page blogs - but you have to hunt for it. I think it is also on her my page as well. 

coley423: Wow! 100 days!? That had to be incredibly frustrating. I'm hoping my son can stay healthy and work through as quickly as possible!! I know he will love bootcamp as well and I can't wait to hear all about it! 

DallasNavyMom: I have the photo of my 2 boys on his last weekend home before leaving set to my phone screen because it makes me so happy!! They aren't twins but just 19 months apart and I often felt like I had twins when they were toddlers. How is his twin handling him being away? 

Eileen if you click on the blue Link that Chipmunk posted it will take you to a link that explains very well what your recruit is going through. I hope it helps you.

Good Evening Everyone!!  I am glad to see that most of our newest members are finding their way here to the comment section and posting. I apologize, I had a busy evening last night and a busy day today and I have not posted a welcome on your pages! 

I see we have some that have joined the PIR January 2021  

group already. If you haven't and you know your SR will be in the Jan PIR please join the group. That is a closed group (it is not publicly visible like this one) and you can share more sensitive information there. We DO NOT post BST-21 times or dates on this page as it is treated as ship movement,  just as we don't share ship movement when they are out in the fleet.

Welcome to: Missing my #1, ReShanna, Eileen, Collinmom20, and anyone else that I have not personally welcomed here or on your My Page. 

Hi Eileen, I'm new here too and these ladies have been amazing! Today is day 4 since I've seen my kiddo or heard his voice. Funny that it feels like much longer than that which is not a good sign...UHG! The tears just come without warning for me and I feel very 'raw' emotionally. He is my youngest so I'm also getting used to having an empty nest. 

I only started to tear up once last night but was able to breathe through the feelings and I've come up with some mantras that help. "This isn't being done TO me, it's being done FOR him." and taking the focus off of myself and back onto thinking about how my boy is fulfilling a dream for himself helps some. I still miss him terribly and will until I get to see him again, even if it is just facetime. 

I did break down once today...at work...which I hate to do...but it wasn't my fault. One of my co-workers was telling me how she teared up when she saw the picture I posted of my 2 boys on the last day they saw each other before he left. She is pregnant with her 2nd son and got emotional thinking of them being grown together as mine are. Little did she know that picture means so much more to me than that. For the past few years my boys have stopped being the friends they were their entire childhood. They didn't fight or be mean to each other, they just existed with each other. When I would talk to each of them individually they would say they weren't mad and didn't hate the other one they just didn't have much in common anymore. Which was crazy because they literally had the exact same hobbies and many of the same friends. It broke my momma heart though that they really didn't talk to each other anymore. My oldest moved out last year and my granddaughter was born and my SR is good friends with my daughter in law (they aren't actually married but they have been together since they were 15y/o and she is like a daughter to me). Even after the baby, they still didn't talk to each other but did more than they had in the prior 3 years. I figured baby steps and hoped they would someday act like they loved each other again. They came over for dinner the weekend before my SR left. I wasn't sure if my oldest would actually say goodbye to him or what would happen there. As my oldest and his gf and baby were leaving we all walked out. My oldest then extended his hand and said, "Good luck, have fun, stay safe!" then gave him a big hug and they just hugged for a while. I could feel the tension between them just melt away and got a picture of them with huge smiles and their arms around each other. They have no idea how much I needed that!! I felt like I could breathe again in that moment, knowing they really do love each other! 

Sorry this got so long. I think I'm going to start a journal because I feel like I really need to get it all out somewhere! I haven't started writing to my SR yet but will soon even though I'll have to wait to send them. I need to feel like I can 'talk' to him. He is my buddy, my chatty Kathy, and I tease him and tell him he is my 'spirit animal' because he is such an inspiration. UHG......repeating to myself, "He didn't do this TO me, he did this FOR himself." 

Having a child leave and enter the military is a very different thing than having a child go to college or just leave home and go work someplace. The communication cut off is the hardest. It took about 4 days for mail to reach me from my SR and I am in the Midwest. It can take longer if you are on the coast. We use to tell people to wait until the form letter arrived with their mailing address, because by then, most likely a recruit mail petty officer had been trained that could handle the distribution of mail. But we started realizing that there were cases where the form letter was never sent, etc. So, if you have a ship #/ Div # that your SR has called and given you - then use this to find your proper address - RTC - Contacting Recruits

(The RTC website is also full of other information as well.) 

Personally, I think it is probably harder to let your SR go and deal with the loss and emptiness if it is your youngest or only that has left. I might be wrong, but it is what I observe. I had two weddings the summer my son went to BC, one just prior and one the weekend before his PIR. We were busy all summer getting ready for the 2nd one and prior to him leaving we had his graduation and then oldest sister's wedding. I really didn't have time to feel sorry for myself. But when he left, I called my sister because she has children in the military - I knew she would understand. And then I emailed my son - I would see his smiling face back at me and I would just write him about out day. Once I had his address, I printed everything front and back and mailed it off. I also shared his address with close friends, family, and mentors of his. Be sure they know the rules - Letter writing and fun stuff/questionaire

It helped me knowing others were encouraging him as well. 

Just like everyone deals with grief and loss differently, everyone deals with their loved one leaving for BC and being in the military differently, so while we tend to compare our feelings with others or even events (such as a sailor getting leave or not, letters coming in) it is best to remember that we each have our own experiences. They are similar and we do understand, we get being a Navy Mom / loved one, but our SR and Sailor will always be the one to have the best information for us with regards to their movements and communication. 

Shanny - Hugs to you my Sea Sister - I am thinking about you!!

Anti M - I saw your post - I am sorry you are running a fever - mine was low grade but lasted about 2 weeks!! Keep those nourishing fluids going into you, include electrolytes!! Light and Love to you!!

Coley423 - Thanks for sharing your sailor's experience during BC!! I know you are very proud of him!! BZ to him!

Missing my #1 and others, be sure to read the other posts, even if they don't include your name. Sometimes we reply to one person's question or comment but it is still relevant to others as well. 

Mom2blondies - Thanks for sharing your story and journaling is a good outlet for lots of emotions and feelings and even a place to put your words that later you can go back to and read and recognize when you were being rational and when you were maybe being overly emotional - or just some place in between it all. 

Katharine - Good to hear from you!! So excited you are going to see your sailor - Yeah!!! 

Welcome to our new moms Eileen. ReShanna, Karen and Missing My #1.

Here are some links for you in case the other post got moved and or you couldn't see it. I have posted it again. Welcome to our group. You have come to the right place. This is a good place to be and their is a lot of information for you to read thru. Since COVID everything is different. 

If you have any questions don't hesitate to ask.

Informed Delivery®

 First Things First-- The Quarantine Edition 

Missing my #1- it will be ok. Yay for phone calls!! That is awesome news!! That is great that you were able to stay strong while on the phone!! Now you may send those letters off that you have written.  :)

Manycolors- Hey, Yay another phone call. That is awesome!!! And now you can send those letters off that you have been writing. I believe you and Missing My #1 might have the same PIR date.  :) I am glad you both got your phone calls and the address so you ladies can mail those letters off.  :)

MoM2blondies- Thanks for sharing and journaling is a good idea. I just write everything down and it helps me so much.  :) Thanks for sharing.

Anti M- How are you today?

Shanny- How was the day and I'm thinking of you. 

Katharine- It was good to hear from you. Yay for your Sailor coming home!!! That is awesome!! Mine got in tonight so I am a happy camper and my heart is full!!!

Rest easy ladies and tomorrow's a new day!!! God Bless!!!

Good Morning Everyone!!!  We have SNOW!!!  It is much better than our ice storm and is covering up all of the dead tree limbs that are still sitting on the curbside because this clean up is huge. 

I am still catching up on news but I must take care of the family and church. Partyofseven - glad to hear of your sailors safe arrival!!

Shanny and others - Yes, your sailors need to familiarize themselves with the USO at the airports. If there is not one, they need to ask the airline agent if there is another military lounge available for them.  YMCA hosts ours locally, and I believe in Atlanta that Delta hosts their own for the military. Free food and / or snacks and maybe a place to hang out between flights is great for them. 

As my son and gf said - "We make use of any discounts and free offers that we can." 

Anti M -  your kittens sound adorable and I hope you feel better soon...

Mom2blondes - I do not know what it is like to have such ambitious kids, lol. OMG - your story about your sons had me in tears. As much as my youngest annoyed his older siblings they miss him and he cries when he gets to see them.

BBH - oh no! Pink underwear?!  You put his dress whites in with pink underwear? What a lot of time/energy washing everything one by one but it is better than pink! I have FB, Insta,, MeWe, Gab, Parler (the last 3 being new for when I get kicked off of FB, lol) I guess I need to go dust off some of my g mail accounts….

Shanny - sorry your sailor is being a poop head. BNHM for you…

Vintage - my second Sailor to have ROM before his duty station had base food delivered. So it is all different. I LOVE overhearing sweet conversations my kids have with each other…

DallasNavyMom - 2 of my sailors had birthdays at RTC. My 2nd birthday kid turned 18 so we had his photo up on the laptop at the table and sang happy birthday to him. We had our other 3 sailors do a zoom meeting and we also included grandpa. I video taped it and sent it to my sailor when he went to A school. As far as visiting A schools each one is different. If you can find the page on FB for them you will know whether they do allow it or not. With 4 of my sailors only one could have visitors or off base liberty.

Coley - thanks for that story. Sounds like it happened for a very good reason!

Katharine - oh goodness! I hope you are feeling better today! You gotta get ready for your sailor man to come home! YAY!!!! Sounds like a fun lie - my daughter if she can  come home wants me to keep it from my little guy - no way to do that! But to lie about the date would be possible, lol.

Manycolors - yay on a phone call home!

Eileen - welcome and don’t worry! You wont get any communication for 4-5 weeks.They  have to do their 14 day ROM, then 5 days of processing and then they can write home and about a week after you get that first letter (with their address)  they can call home.  Your son is still in his 14 days of ROM.

Shortcake - yay you are in the final stretch!! Anything with our kids handwriting on from RTC is so nice. The form letter was enough to make me cry.

Missingmy#1 - it would be too soon for you to have received his letter if he left 4 weeks ago. You should get it this week though! If he called you for a security clearance type thing - he is probably in a job that is very important you do not tell (CT field, IT, SEAL) - I am only guessing cause it seems rather early for a normal call home. But yay for that!

Well, good morning everyone and have a great SONday!!!

Good Morning Ladies and welcome to our group,

Hope everyone is having the best day that they can. 

LadyBluefire- Good Morning,

I have heard of MeWe and Parler but what is Gab? I haven't heard of that one. My Sailor came in last night safe and sound. You have a great Sonday as well!!

My Sailor made it home last night safe and sound, so I am a happy camper. Giving him his space and letting him adjust to being home is what I am going to do. He did ask me to go to Target last night so that was pretty cool.

 God Bless and have a great Sonday ladies!!!

Partyofseven, I am beyond happy for you and could hear the joy in your heart by your text!

Partyofseven:  so happy for you!!!!  Enjoy your time together!

sorry I have not been around. I will be on more soon. Just having a hard time at the moment. 

Northwoodsmom- Thank you. I know a lot of it is my anxiety. I just have to keep telling myself it is ok, keep forever in my faith and know that God is in control. And to stop doubting my self. I hate it when I do that. 

I got the biggest hug and squeeze from him and I missed you. My heart was full!!!

Shanny- Thank you!!

I asked about you when I posted.  :) 

No worries and just keep telling yourself it will be ok. I know we all go thru it when it's time for our Sailor's to leave. We are so happy when they are home but you know it's not forever and then you get sad again. Try to enjoy all the moments you can and try to make plans for the next visit if you can.

And when you can go and cry so you can feel a little better.

Anti M- How are you feeling today?

Morning Chipmunk- Thank you and I love snow!!

Good Afternoon ladies!  I've been off the past few days and wow your keyboards have been smoking!

Shanny:  Hugs, hang in there!

PartyofSeven:  Whoop whoop!

DoriBry: Left a message on you board! ;) hope you're well!

I've been busy with Christmas prep, letter writing to my 1st born and trying to keep my sanity!  Silence is good, silence is good, silence is good!  My youngest (16 year old daughter) strives to make me laugh, she has put google eyes on things around the house for me to find.  I'll post a picture soon because they crack me up.  Then she told me she wants to try for a NROTC or AFROTC scholarship.  WHAT!? Three children in the military?  After an internal freak out, I told her I'd help her reach her goals any way I could. At least I have 2 years to prepare for the last to leave the nest.

To ease the stress, I'm creating a wreath that honors my 2 sons who serve on the seas. I'm collecting Swallow bird ornaments to decorate it with since the swallow represents those who serve on the sea. We'll see how it turns out. 

I'm only a few weeks new on here, so to all the new moms...WELCOME, you have found a safe place with ladies who will treat you with kindness.  BNMH (Big Navy Mom Hugs). 

Have a blessed rest of your day! 

Warriorprotector - When you get a chance you will have to share your wreath with us. I like that idea of putting the swallows on it. I never knew that. Thanks for sharing!!

I haven't been on in a couple days, so I have a lot to catch up on.  I will have to do that later, but I wanted to catch you up on the latest with my sailor.  There's really not a big update, but . . . 

So Friday, he was able to do a status check.  They told him he is just waiting to leave.  His orders are in, he just hasn't seen them yet.  Does that make sense?  Because it doesn't to me.  Do the sailors actually see their orders, or is it just that they are "in?

And from what I saw on Facebook, a lot of times they go from THU to PAC Fleet once they get their orders.  Then sometimes they are there for a few weeks before they fly out.  More hurry up and wait!  But I don't know if that will happen with my sailor.  Just gotta wait and see!  

He also said that he saw a Captain's Mast the other day.  A sailor got drunk on hand sanitizer and walked into the wrong compartment smoking.  They had all of THU go to the Captain's Mast to use it as an example to the rest of the sailors.  

And he got to watch the Army Navy game yesterday.  He said they quit watching after a while because it was so sad.  He said not much of a morale boost.  Lol!  

C'sMom - It is good to hear from you. I am sorry that your son is still in holding. I honestly am not sure much about what is going on with him not seeing his orders yet. But especially when they leave from GL, I am going to assume that they don't give them their orders (it was in a manila envelope as I recall) until they are actually going to be getting on the bus the next day to fly out or leave for A school. - Hugs!! 

warriorprotector-  That sounds awesome!! I never knew that about the swallows. Post a picture when your done.  :)

C'Mom- It's good to see you on here and posting.

Yes, when they do get their orders they usually get them in an manila envelope.  I am sorry that your Sailor is still in holding. I do know that most of the time they will not get their orders until they are actually leaving. Yes, you are right more hurry up and waiting and no news is good news. Hopefully you will find out soon when he is leaving.

belovedbyHim, is there anyway to get your blog(first things first) on this page under the members pictures so it is easier for new members to find. I know eventually we won't have a quarantine issue and they could remove it. Just wondering? Have a Blessed day.

Northwoodsmom - I think only the group or site admins can post information in the pages to the right. So she will need to check with one of them. 

Good morning all,

I hope you are all doing well and hanging in there. Just giving you an update. I got a call from my girl yesterday, she should be home by the end of the week :) She is BORED.  They were allowed a movie night on Saturday, they watched A Christmas Story. She also said to ignore the last letter she sent as she was in a bad place. I told her to feel whatever she needs to feel and get it out, she's allowed to feel bad/sad (I don't think I want to read that letter). She said she is better now. Still determined to try again! There are a few SR's she feels bad for, I asked if they are treated well, she said yes they get lots of support and can talk to chaplain/counselors etc. This made me happy because I read some not so good stuff on FB.

Anyway, just a quick update. I'll be sure to let you know when she gets home. Can't wait to wrap my arms around her.

Happy Monday!

Good Morning Ladies and welcome to all of our new moms,

Joy and Lovemysailor- Please come and introduce yourself when you can.

Here is one link for you:

Informed Delivery®

If you sign up for informed delivery you can see what mail you have coming in especially mail from your SR's. This is a good tool to have.

Keeping busy is key and start writing your letters now. Number them so your SR knows what order they are in. No glitter in the mail or cards, no singing cards etc. You do not want to draw attention to your SR.

If you have any questions please don't hesitate to ask someone will answer.

Northwoodsmom- That is a great idea. I think of that everytime I go to post it for the new moms.  :)

BBH- Good Morning and I will.  :)

Shoosh- Good Morning and it is good to hear from you.  :)

I am glad you got to hear from her and I am super glad she is in a better place now. It is so hard for all of our SR's and Sailors as they go thru all these different things.

I am glad they are getting support. 

Have a great day!!!

Good morning everyone.  Just getting caught up from Sat. afternoons posts  :)  Lots of things going on.  

Shoosh - you have an AMAZING daughter!  She is such a strong and resilient young woman.  I am so proud to know that she wants to try again to serve our country in the future!  She is they type of person I want serving our country, someone who doesn't give up.  

mom2blondies - Thanks for sharing!  My sons were not close at all when my SR left.  I am hoping as my SR goes through BC and my younger son matures more (16 yo) they will become close.  You give me hope.  :)

Anit-M - I love that picture.  That would be so fun.  :)  Hoe you are feeling better.

Katharine - Enjoy your time with your sailor!  I love what they Navy has done.  LOL  Hope eth Navy worked their magic on my SR.  :)

Manycolors - So glad you got a call and now have information!  I can't wait to hear a voice or receive a letter.  

Missing my #1 - Congratulations on getting a phone call!!  

Shanny - My thoughts are with you!  I imagine having them leave again is much like them leaving for BC. It just makes my heart ache. 

Eileen - Welcome!!  This group is AMAZING.  The support and wealth of information is indescribable.   I am very new to this also as my son left for BC 11/18 and I am anxiously awaiting a phone call or letter.  I don't feel like I  know any thing enough to give advice, but I understand the feelings you are going through. 

Partyofseven - Glad to hear your Sailor is home safe and sound!  Enjoy every second with him.  

I hope everyone one has a wonderful Monday. I have been at work for an hour, now I need to get to work.  :)

Joy and Lovemysailor:

Here is the link I was talking about. This will explain a lot about what happens in boot camp now.

First Things First-- The Quarantine Edition

  Joy and Lovemysailor:

Here is the other link: 

Boot Camp First Weeks Timeline

Please read over everything and let us know if you have any questions.

Shanny- Good Morning, Hope you are doing ok. hugs!!!

Mornings Prayer:

Loving Father thank You for Your gift of joy and for Your fruit of rejoicing. Help me to take all my thoughts captive... especially those doubts and imaginings that are prompted by the enemy to steal the heavenly gift of joy that is mine in Christ. Thank You, Father, that You are worthy of all my praise and that Your joy is a heavenly medicine and spiritual muscle that strengthens my trust and increases my love for You. May I never cease to rejoice in You all the days of my life. In Jesus' name I pray, AMEN.

I am asking if all can pray for the Family that has lost their Son in a Tragedy accident on the Theodore. I was informed Thursday evening about this tragedy and broke my Heart, as I have a Sailor on this Carrier and as Many other families do to. this isn't something we want to hear but it seems like it is happening more and more with our Young Sailors. I cant imagine what this Poor family is going through. so Please send a Blessing to this family who is Heart Broken and lost for words as we never know what goes on in our Loved Ones Minds. Thank You,

Party, I am feeling much better, but always tired.  Trying to get the Yule cards out, Being in a card exchange really helps.  So far I have gotten cards from two FB Navy mom friends, one Scifi fan friend, and my plumber.  I am amused. 

C'smom, while they can see their orders online, they cannot depart without hard copy orders in hand.  They must present them when they check in. They can get in trouble if they lose them. Getting them on a weekend usually is impossible unless it is an emergency, the personnel office keeps business hours. 

I got caught up yesterday from several days' worth of reading, but I was reading it on my tablet and it's hard to comment on everything doing it that way.  But know I'm thinking of you ladies and celebrating the joys and tearing up at the hard times you are all experiencing.  

Shoosh:  so glad you got to hear from your girl and that she said she is in a better place then when she wrote that letter!  You are right!  She does need to express any feelings she might be feeling.  But it's so hard on a mom's heart to read those letters and not be able to physically support them!  So excited for you that she will be home for Christmas!  

Phoenixmom:  my heart breaks for this family and have been praying for them since I heard they were searching for him.  I can't imagine the grief they are feeling!  

I have a question about Facebook.  I only saw one Facebook page for boot camp and beyond and the admin is someone named Natalie.  What is this other one called?  I'm actually probably going to "unjoin" when my sailor finally leaves Great Lakes.  

Katharine: it was so good to hear from you.  So happy that you get to have your sailor home for Christmas!  I can relate to you talking about using more salt.  I often get lightheaded and have actually fallen a few times after getting up.  My doctor told me I have a problem most people would want--low blood pressure.  And she told me to add more salt to my diet.  But that's harder than you think.  Lol!  

Shanny: praying for you as you struggle with your sailor leaving again.  I pray that you can hang on to these moments you do have with your son while he is here, and that you make good memories to hold close to your heart after he leaves again! 

Last night I was struggling! My sailor has a very good friend.  They have been friends since childhood and have grown closer in the last 3 years or so since graduating from high school.  He enlisted in the Air Force right out of high school.  He was one of the first guys my sailor talked to after getting his phone back after graduating.  He is currently in Korea and was expecting to be home for a short visit in January.  He actually is flying home today and will get to join his wife for several days!  His family is close friends of ours, and I've been talking with his mom a lot lately as we share similar experiences (she has two sons in the Air Force). My heart just bursts for her and his wife and the rest of the family.  I saw her post last night that they will have all four boys and their families home for Christmas!  And it just made me cry for joy for her!  But it also made me realize how different my Christmas will be this year.  We won't be getting together with an aunt and uncle that we usually do because of Covid.   I am missing my friends and won't see them because of Covid.  Not sure one of my older son's will make it Christmas day because he lives away from home.  My mom isn't with us this year Aand that will leave a big hole in our day.   And my sailor probably won't make it home.  So, last night, I had a moment of self-pity!  BUT . . . It's a new day!  And I'm counting my blessings because there are so many!  And even though my son won't make it home for Christmas, it would make me so happy if he could just get to A school!