Got a phone call from my son today, he sounded so tired, and he said he was exausted, this time difference is really hard on him. He asked me to send him 1 roll of toilet paper,LOL, i guess the paper on the ship is too ruff, poor thing, oh the things we take for granted, but it made me laugh, i never would have thought he would ask for that. He would probly hurt me if he knew i shared that with you guys, but i thought it was funny.
Our sailor stocked up on baby wipes, also good for wiping off dirty hands, shinning shoes and lint and lasts longer than tp. I would be knee deep, if our Sailor knew I was writing on here... Just make sure they are alcohol free and flushable... We need to start a "Hint's from Sailor's Mom's" for deployment....
That's funny, I would be more than knee deep if my son knew I was still on this group. Somehow he doesn't like me being on this Navy4moms sight. What he doesn't know wont hurt him. lol
My son likes me being on this site, he has always thought it was funny that i have kept up with him ever since he was in bootcamp, I told him it doesn't matter how far he is His mom can always take care of him,and find out things. We both think its neat that we may know some of the same family, i talked to ladies from bc that husbands or sons knew my son, he tells me now, "I probly know some of those ladies sons or husbands".
It would not matter how much everyone told him!! He is as bull headed as I am. Maybe it is because of what he does on the ship and I can't tell.. I'm not making his duties anymore important than any of your Sailors duties, but I would hate to mess up his future.... That is why I mainly just post small tid-bits on here, and never anything much about him... Glad to hear that other's Sailors are happy their families appreciate this site...
My son recieved 1 package out of 4 so far and thats not counting family members that have sent him mail. Just pray that they all get something this week, sure helps those sailors and marines to get a little something from home.
Yea, its a little scary, but our military isn't naive enough to think that killing him will change anything just yet. We need to stay vigilant, but still be proud of their accomplishment. I read a quote that said "Just because the lead singer is gone, doesn't mean the band can't play." I thought it was very fitting. But another news commentator did say it sends a message to the other terrorists that says if we can find your leader we can find you too! So I am saying extra prayers for our military and our country.
Regina S, I would like to copy your prayer to my FB page... If you do not have any objections? I will remove it if you don't want it posted... Our Sailor just called... First day time call in ever. Seemed a lot more calm as he has ever sounded before... Hope that means all is well... Take care all! God Speed to all of your Sailors!!
Kellie... Thanks for the okay, as I have never seen the prayer before, I guess we really do live in the plains & sticks in NE. I am sure all of our Sailor's are very well and safe.... Ours was in his best mood ever in 2 months... Take Care all !
LongIslandMom- I am assuming your comment is directed towards me since is said "our military isn't naive enough to think that killing him will change anything just yet." My comment was not intended to downgrade the accomplishment of our military. It is something to be proud of. It is a great thing for the entire country especially those who lost their lives or loved ones due to his actions. I don't think anyone will ever forget what happened on 9/11. The man was a monster that deserved everything he got.
My comment was in response to someone saying they were scared about retaliation and what comes next. It was to reiterate that our military is great and prepared for whatever happens next. They are not going to let their guard down because of this.
I apologize if my original comment came off as unsupportive. I support our military 100%.
MirandaNicole- I'm assuming you are the same Miranda Nicole that just posted a picture of an adorable baby boy on the Bataan's facebook! If so, CONGRATULATIONS!!!! He is a cutie!
Just got an e-mail from my son, he received 2 of my carepackages and the belt i ordered for him from the nex, its weird how things get turned around, i ordered the belt i think 3 or 4 days after i ordered his uniforms he wanted, and he got the belt first and still hasn't got the uniforms. But at least he received some care packages thats been out there somewhere for a while.
I guess, I am a terrible Mother.... Have not sent one thing, but our Sailor has told me he/she needs and wants nothing.... Have cards at least to send... If any one online here knows about the Masonic Lodges across America... They are donating free ATT calling cards for troops.... There are some guidelines, but once I told our head office here, of our Sailor being on the ship and an IS, she sent me a card to send for our Sailor's use while in a port... Check with your Masonic Lodge in your city to see if they are participating.... I am going to send it and if our Sailor cannot use it I will see that is given to someone who has not been able to make phone contact with family or friends... There may be someone aboard who has not had a conversation with a loved one... Take Care all & God Speed...
Happy Mother's Day to all of you out there! My son received 6 of 7 packages sent his way after waiting over a month for any! That is a wonderful Mother's Day gift. I was blessed to get chocolate-covered strawberries and a plant from him -- how? I only know that the UPS guy looked just as proud as I felt. It was from my sailor.
Happy Mother's Day everyone! Hope you all have a great day, my son made my day, I came home from the Mother's Day Banquet at our church and a beautiful flower arrangement and box of chocolates had been delivered while I was gone!! Just made me cry.( tears of joy) .......I'm not a big Mother's Day fan, my mother is deceased and her birthday is May 8th, so it is usually a very sad day for me, (especially when her birthday falls on M.D.)
Arrived yesterday at 8 AM... 24 long stemmed, Salmon Roses, my favorite rose color. From our Sailor. Boy am I lucky Mom ! Just sharing, not bragging... How he did it from wherever they are? A Happy Mother's Day to all !
I know flowers wilt & die.. But we have not heard a thing for over a week from our Sailor.... If I had my picture posted here, you would all see I do not have a need for any more food... LOL... Hope every one has a contact from their Sailors, if not today, soon...
I just received my phone call.... Lasted until we ran out of things to say... Happy, Happy Sailor's Mom...Kellie, our Sailor must have heard you.... :-)
Kellie- I love that show! I use it as my excuse to cry once a week! It is Army Wives that i have to stop watching! At least Coming Home makes me cry happy tears. Army Wives is starting to depress me!!
I hope everyone had a good Mother's Day! Glad to hear most of yall got to hear from your sailor!
I hope everyone had a good mothers day, I got a call from my son yesterday,I am so glad. He received 3 packages and he told me to hold off a little bit on the packages, he is out of space, I figured some of our sailors would receive all the packages at once,Lol. I'm just gonna put some money on his calling card.
Kellie, i watched that last night all by myself and cried like a baby, I really miss my son.
Got a call from my girl this past Sunday - Mother's Day!!! The call came through at 6:51 in the morning and we almost did not answer it since it said caller unknown. So glad we picked it up. She sounds good and of course asked for snacks and lotions and stuff. It was already in the mail so hopefully she gets it soon.
Glad to know that others got call on our special day as well.
My sailor called this morning, but we got cut off about 2 minutes into the conversation. The phone didn't completely disconnect so i kept talking, but goodness that was frustrating! He is back at his old job so he gets to email me more often! :)
it's a shame that they have to take the page down. about 3 weeks ago i noticed one day i couldnt get to it for some reason so hopefully they will put it back up!
sandra- my sailors email was acting funny this weekend. i think the message got too big from all the replying back and forth. but he did call today and said he got to drink a couple beers today. glad they get to enjoy themselves a little.
kellie- well according to my sailor it was "s#!t" beer so maybe your sailor didnt miss much. i told him at least it was a little something for your to enjoy while your stuck in the middle of that sea! he just laughed and said "yea you're right"
Ladies I was brain storming, and i have an idea, I was thinking of recording a video and putting it on a memory card to send my son for his birthday, just all the family wishing him a happy birthday. What i'm wondering, since he has his laptop and a camera on it could he record himself and send the memory card back to me? It would be really nice to see him. What do you gals think?
Thanks Kellie, I will do that then,i will just make sure i send him envelopes and stamps to send it back. I'm getting excited now, i would sure love to see his face!!!
Debbie- so glad to hear that! It really bothered me that someone stole a Bible!! I'm sure there will be alot more activity on the page now that the facebook page is down.
In case any of you haven't checked, there is an announcement from the PAO on the family site about the facebook page. I hate it that 1 person started some drama (agian) and not we all have to suffer! Here is is for anyone that is interested:
The Bataan Facebook page has been temporarily taken offline due to operational security violations. Page administrators will review all historical posts to ensure additional violations do not exist before the page is restored for viewing.
We apologize to the thousands of fans of the Bataan Facebook page, but any mention of the ship's schedule, even when it does not involve specific dates, on a non-secure website or social media site is a violation of operational security. Indications by individual users that they are in posession of a schedule or are aware of the schedule can make them a target, the ship a target, and can put the ship's mission at risk.
Thank you for your continued to support to the crew of USS Bataan (LHD 5).
Nothing to be concerned with. One lady said that there was a certain group of people that had some been told some very important info that was not shared with the rest of the families. The ship said there had been no changes to any info given to the families, but it was too late. Her comment started all kinds of drama! it was pretty heated at one point.
haha a.mitchell i thought it was funny that after she posted all her crap she put: "this is from me, dont do anything to my husband" I kinda thought, if you have to ask them not to do anything to your husband you should know its not good to post!
siscarrie
Apr 29, 2011
Sailor's Mom
Apr 29, 2011
ckmom
That's funny, I would be more than knee deep if my son knew I was still on this group. Somehow he doesn't like me being on this Navy4moms sight. What he doesn't know wont hurt him. lol
Apr 29, 2011
siscarrie
Apr 29, 2011
ckmom
Apr 29, 2011
Sailor's Mom
Apr 29, 2011
siscarrie
May 1, 2011
ckmom
May 1, 2011
ckmom
May 1, 2011
dms
May 2, 2011
JillG
May 2, 2011
JillG
May 2, 2011
Sailor's Mom
May 2, 2011
Sailor's Mom
May 2, 2011
JillG
LongIslandMom- I am assuming your comment is directed towards me since is said "our military isn't naive enough to think that killing him will change anything just yet." My comment was not intended to downgrade the accomplishment of our military. It is something to be proud of. It is a great thing for the entire country especially those who lost their lives or loved ones due to his actions. I don't think anyone will ever forget what happened on 9/11. The man was a monster that deserved everything he got.
My comment was in response to someone saying they were scared about retaliation and what comes next. It was to reiterate that our military is great and prepared for whatever happens next. They are not going to let their guard down because of this.
I apologize if my original comment came off as unsupportive. I support our military 100%.
God Bless the USA and Go Navy!
May 4, 2011
JillG
May 5, 2011
siscarrie
Just got an e-mail from my son, he received 2 of my carepackages and the belt i ordered for him from the nex, its weird how things get turned around, i ordered the belt i think 3 or 4 days after i ordered his uniforms he wanted, and he got the belt first and still hasn't got the uniforms. But at least he received some care packages thats been out there somewhere for a while.
May 5, 2011
siscarrie
Thats a wonderful picture Donna, Those sailors know we love them!!!!
May 5, 2011
Sailor's Mom
May 6, 2011
vpruneda
May 8, 2011
Connie S
May 8, 2011
ckmom
HAPPY MOTHERS DAY!! I haven't herd from my son for awhile, hope to hear from him today!
May 8, 2011
Sailor's Mom
May 8, 2011
Sailor's Mom
May 8, 2011
Sailor's Mom
May 8, 2011
Sailor's Mom
May 8, 2011
ckmom
May 8, 2011
Terri-Dustin's Proud Mom-IC
I hope everyone had a great Mothers Day!!
May 8, 2011
JillG
Kellie- I love that show! I use it as my excuse to cry once a week! It is Army Wives that i have to stop watching! At least Coming Home makes me cry happy tears. Army Wives is starting to depress me!!
I hope everyone had a good Mother's Day! Glad to hear most of yall got to hear from your sailor!
May 9, 2011
ckmom
Curtis emailed me finally!! Now I'm happy got to hear from all my kids.
May 9, 2011
siscarrie
I hope everyone had a good mothers day, I got a call from my son yesterday,I am so glad. He received 3 packages and he told me to hold off a little bit on the packages, he is out of space, I figured some of our sailors would receive all the packages at once,Lol. I'm just gonna put some money on his calling card.
Kellie, i watched that last night all by myself and cried like a baby, I really miss my son.
May 9, 2011
Kathy Dee
Got a call from my girl this past Sunday - Mother's Day!!! The call came through at 6:51 in the morning and we almost did not answer it since it said caller unknown. So glad we picked it up. She sounds good and of course asked for snacks and lotions and stuff. It was already in the mail so hopefully she gets it soon.
Glad to know that others got call on our special day as well.
Kathy Dee
May 10, 2011
JillG
May 11, 2011
Crystal
May 15, 2011
ckmom
May 15, 2011
JillG
it's a shame that they have to take the page down. about 3 weeks ago i noticed one day i couldnt get to it for some reason so hopefully they will put it back up!
sandra- my sailors email was acting funny this weekend. i think the message got too big from all the replying back and forth. but he did call today and said he got to drink a couple beers today. glad they get to enjoy themselves a little.
May 15, 2011
ckmom
Sandra, It's been a week since I herd from my son and it was only one sentence.
Got the package with the camera.
So I'm guessing there busy.
May 15, 2011
JillG
May 15, 2011
ckmom
May 15, 2011
ckmom
May 15, 2011
siscarrie
May 15, 2011
siscarrie
May 15, 2011
JillG
Debbie- so glad to hear that! It really bothered me that someone stole a Bible!! I'm sure there will be alot more activity on the page now that the facebook page is down.
I hope everyone has a good week!
May 15, 2011
JillG
In case any of you haven't checked, there is an announcement from the PAO on the family site about the facebook page. I hate it that 1 person started some drama (agian) and not we all have to suffer! Here is is for anyone that is interested:
May 16, 2011
JillG
May 16, 2011
JillG
May 16, 2011
JillG
ohh the pepper spray!!! My sailor had to do security on base for 6 months and he had to get pepper sprayed. he didnt think too much of it either!
I wish i could send my sailor a cake. He doesnt eat sweets, but I love baking. I guess i could make one and he could give it away!
May 16, 2011
Crystal
May 16, 2011
JillG
May 16, 2011
Crystal
May 16, 2011