Norfolk Sailors - Family & Friends

Day just got a lot better....;)))))) Thank you!

Just got word from our sailor they are tightening his ship down and staying on board. I must admit my anxiety levels are out the roof as I'm still new at this Navy mama thing. 

Deep breath! We went through this with my youngest Sailor in a catastrophic Typhoon in 2013 in Guam.  They did the same thing and all I could do was watch the news feeds out of Guam. The Navy would not put these kids at this kind of risk if they weren’t one hundred percent sure!!! Not to mention, the kids had HUGE bragging rights that they “rode out the Typhoon!” I am sending huge hugs and strength and please let us know how you and your Sailor are doing. 

Johanna thanks so much for those encouraging words. They definitely help me feel better. I will definitely give  updates as I get them. 

We got word from our Sailor yesterday that he was leaving out today on USNS Comfort to sit out the storm at sea.  I felt bad that I didn't even realize that there was anything heading there way.  ugh, I am sure out of the running for mom of the year.

T'S MOM, we all have those times. Your still in the running for mom of the year because you raised a sailor ;) Abuon18, that's not a good feeling, our sailor is locked down at the pier on his ship starting tomorrow until the storm moves through. I'm praying all will be okay. And I trust the navy has trained our kids very well to deal with these issues as they arise. 

Abuon...great advice. As I mentioned earlier, our youngest was sent out during a massive Typhoon and had the least amount of problems and the biggest bragging rights...:)))). Hugs to all. There is definitely no handbook for this one...just trusting our Sailors and their Commands...it’s all good.

Heres another link for the weather in Norfolk for anyone who needs it.

https://www.weather.gov/akq/

Abuon18, thank you for putting that link up. It definitely helped clear my thoughts up. Have a great night. 

Abuon18, you are so right having the information does help a lot with less worry. Thank you again. 

I live in California and have a lot of anxiety, we have never experienced a Hurricane. My Sailor Girl is in Virginia Beach, she said “they are really taking this seriously” I said like “Yes” bless her little heart 

Thank you to the group is how first heard about the Hurricane 

@T’s Mom 22 you & I both “regarding mom of the year” I found out about the Hurricane....though this group!! Then started watching the the news.  I live and California, so this is a new experience for my daughter in Virginia Beach 

Reading everyone's comments and comforted that i am not the only mom freaking out a bit. Stay Strong Moms.

Hello, Lulubugg, our sailor is in Norfolk we live about 3 hours away ( have no idea how I got so lucky, but I'm thankful) I have been keeping up with the weather through Wavy 10 weather app ( you can get it on Google play for android or app store on the iphone)  It has great updates and right now is showing a lot of activity un Norfolk. I have been super freaked out too Susy1017 until I started reading and communicating with the ladies here. We have been in contact with our sailor and starting sometime tomorrow we probably won't get to talk to him anymore until after the storm passes. I'm praying for everyone and keeping close watch as I am sure all of you guys are on the hurricane. Hugs to all and hope your each having a great day. 

Oh, this is our sons 3rd week in Norfolk as he just graduated A school. So this is really new for him to :)

@Tabitha, it’s my daughter’s 4th week there, after she finished A School. Thank you for the information on  Wavy 10 app.

Good Luck, Huggs to all our Sailors & Moms 

Just talked to my Sailor and she was l evacuated this afternoon from Virginia Beach. She is in route with a shipmate  to Baltimore to stay with a high school friend from California. Praying for their safety it was currently rain while we were talking.

 Lulubugg, praying for safe travels for your sailor. 

That's so awesome that you can communicate with your sailor while he is on the water. Our sailor says he doesn't have a signal while on the water. :(

Thank you Tabitha she made it safely to  Baltimore 

Susie1017 glad your Sailor is safe, that is cool you got to talk via FB

My sailor is also in Chesapeake and safe so far.  He's so calm but I'm nervous enough for us both.  I also told him, if he has a buddy that's stranded in the Central Florida area and can't get back to due to the weather, to send them here. Yes, I can take a family.  I have plenty of room. Hotel rooms are $$ and could be non-existent due to others heading south to avoid the storm. If you know anyone that needs a place to stay, please message me.  

My son is in Portsmouth and today is his birthday.

They have released all non essential personnel from his command to evac. His roomates have all left the area, and he had to muster this morning, so is going to stay.

I hope there is nothing major happening for our sailors, and pray for those who have to ride out this mess further south. 

My second son who is bootcamp right now was allowed to call him last night so that was a nice surprise. 

I am hoping that my son will park his car in a garage that has been opened for this even and that he says safe.

Our son decided to stay as well. We only live 3 and a half hours away. I'm a nervous wreck!I Cant belive he is staying. 

Not to take away from the seriousness of the situation but wanted to share a few pictures I've seen on FB to help sort of lighten things up a little:

And finally:

These are great, LOL!!  Rhank you for posting. 

Moms of sailors,

Some of you may know that my husband and I invite sailors over to our home on the weekends.. Check out our page on this site. Maybe your sailors would like to join us. :)

Yvonne and John

New here.  Our sailor arrives in early October.

Hello, Wiffer peanut! 

Tabitha Thank you!  I'll be around on this page more when she actually gets out to you.

Well wiffer peanut, I look forward to you being here! Not a lot of activity on this page but still nice to be here with other Norfolk families! Just knowing if you post something, someone will respond. Which for me is comforting, because I drive my hubby up the wall from time to time. LOL! :)

Welcome Wiffer peanut 

Wiffer peanut our sailor also reports to Norfolk in early October 

he just arrived home for leave from BS a few days ago

Hello all, I was wondering if you could lift our sailor up in prayer? He was in a car accident last night. He was spending the weekend with his memaw and on his way to her house he fell asleep driving. He hit another car and then hit a tree. This was on a interstate. As soon as he hit the tree, and came to a stop he jumped out of the car to check on the other driver. He is so hurt that he caused an accident. His car is totalled. He is heartbroken because it was his first new car and he was worried about disappointing his dad and me. We pointed out to him this morning over the phone that he was able to hear our voices today and that was a blessing for him and us. Normally he hangs tight with 3 other guys from his ship. Thank God no one was with him, I don't know if the passenger would have walked away from it. Thank you all for prayer. If your sailor has a car and you haven't had the talk with them about driving when fatigue, please do! From one caring mama to another. It is as bad as driving when under the influence. Thank you Jesus that our sailor and the other driver walked away from this with out even a scratch because looking at his car, you would never know. I thank God for His hedge of protection. 

So sorry to read about your son's accident. Glad to hear he wasn't hurt. He is very lucky ....he had a guardian angel riding with him. I will keep him in my prayers .

Thank you allie1928, I couldn't agree more. 

Hello all 

I have a question. My grandson has to report to Norfolk in early Oct for the first time. He will be driving from BS. He has had trouble finding out where exactly he is to go on base. Is there a welcome center? 

Welcome to all the new Navy Moms and Grandmas!

Yvonne and John

He apparently does not have a sponsor because his sub has yet to be commissioned, the USS New Jersey