Hi everyone, Coach, cute picture! Trisha, love the Happy Dance!
GrandmaBarB, you make me smile! Love the dance! Of coarse you can Join in!
My parents used to dance the swing and listen to Big Band, grew up with it, thank you for giving me good memories! I used to dance with my dad too, so much fun!
Heard my Sailor via email!!!! YAYYYYYY!!!!! She did say she received care pkgs yesterday and said all this food mama hahahaha Always a mama taking care of our babies near or far!!!!!! I said just share, share and enjoy!!!
I was able to try the "WhatsApp" app with my hubby today while he was at a restaurant. You can text message back and forth without having to pay a fee. Also, it lets you record a voice message and my husband said it worked!!! Going to have my kids record messages as soon as they get home so he can hear their voices!!
Hey Ladies - I've been on the phone for about 1 hour with my sailor! Stand by your phones - they might be ringing today! He sounds great. Doing the happy dance!
Good Morning all my N4M'S-Sisters, first I want to apologize for not postings the blogs I promise U girls on Monday and having y'all to wait (one week) so long for my funny testimony. So, let me work backward to catch you all up. And the big testimony will be the last blog on a post by itself. Because it too early in the morning for this kind of laughter's for you all. blog 1 of 4 blogs
Castmom, Gaisey, Coach Sheila, too tall Joan, Candyliamsmom, Trish6794, and everyone else. I Thank each & everyone of you for: all the lovely Birthdays Wishes & greeting you all send me. It really warm my Heart just to know that you care so much about me!!!
And Happy Belated Birthday to the ones that mention they also just had one. Okay, I moving on quickly to the next Blog. lol blog 2 of 4 blog
Pam......Thank you-- you made me burst out laughing, when you said: (Happy Birthdays to all the February Mammas), I thought about my nephew that lives in Maryland (he has to babies-moms). When his kids would get on his last nerve, he would say: "I'm taking both of these kids riiiight now--- to dem Mammas"!!!
Also, yes I heard from my Sailor again this month, 15 emails & counting & 10 back to back telephone calls so far this month. Every since he knew I'm trying hard to come to the Homecoming. He get so, sooo tickles since I told him, "I'm trying to be a Robin Thicke (Blurred Line) all up in VA along with Pharrell Williams (HAPPY) (got 2014 Oscars Award @ Grammy). He holler out loud laughing on the telephone!!! He's whispering thru the phone "Mother-- Stop-- Stop It! Just Stop It! You're going to get me in trouble lol on this Ship like this"!!! "I told him, I might be getting older (60th) but, Baby-- Mama sure not Cold!! "Everybody get UP"!! Now, he's really in tears lol! He said:" he really needed that laugh, saying Mother I'm ready to come home now and see my Family that's very Important to him"!!! Awww, that sweet, hell-- now he has me crying tears of JOY!!! lol
My Sisters, check-out video's on YouTube I'm talking about below & Enjoy! :)
blog 3 of 4 blogs (Ladies get ready-get ready for the real funny blog you been waiting for, I going to take a 15 min break & I'll be right back! Blog 4 coming up!!!
Carrie, love the videos! Made me smile and dance! So happy you talked to your son, and made him laugh! That is what life is about! Waiting for your next blog, will have to read it at work. Have a good Hump Day everyone..
Carol Ann.....& GrandmaBarB......I took the Hotels Information you both put on Comment Wall and called my Sailor wife up (bluffing her now ;) (now normally she doesn't talk to me either and y'all I know I'm wrong!! lol), and still not knowing if a financial way would be made for me to come to Homecoming. I ask her: can you pls. tell me which one's of these three Hotels I should stay at because I have to make Flights & Hotel Reservations ASAP? She said, excuse me!!! I repeated the question again. ;) She said: whaaat going on? Gurl--, I can't wait to come and see the ship come in with my Hero Sailor on it--!!! Whaaat!! Are you coming up here? YUP!!! Hell nor high water, sleet, snow, earthquake, rain nor thunder or lighting will stop me!!! ;) She said: "You know you can't come if he doesn't put your name of the list!! I told her real nicely "Child Please"!!! He never told you his Mama is crazzzzy!!! ;) She said No!!! " Well, I just told you, I'm just like the Pole"! What Pole?? I'm sure not talking about the strippers Pole!! See, you have only met me once and you know I'm standing 6 feet tall! She said "Yes, but I still don't understand about the Pole"! Ooh, my least worry is him adding my name, more importantly if you even tried it-- for that not to happen.
I will assure you I will go to Parks and Recreations in VA to get a permit to swing from the nearest Flag Pole with Binoculars & a Bull Horn in my hands singing ("The Ship is coming Y'all", "The Ship is commming-------"!!! ;) She said "UGH" but I still don't get it! ;) I told her, in my roaring twenties, my Pastor would always say in Watch Nite Services, I know some of you all are going to celebrate the New Year (drinking) when Church is over-- but those Poles--- out there on the Hwy's are singing "We Ain't Moving to Night"!!! There forth, I won't be move today, tomorrow or any other time. And if you look up and see that Flag ever changes from red, white and blue! The colors you will see is: "I Told You His Mama Was Crazzzy'!!! But, A Proud Navy Mom!! Heheheheeee---Hahahahaha
Do you understand now, about the Pole? She said "Yeees"! I said now, which one of these Hotels would you-- tell your Own Mama to stay at? She said; "My Mama, would be staying with us, and you don't have to stay at any Hotels! You are "Welcome" to stay with us and be with the baby and me standing on the Pier "Together"-- to Welcome "Our Man" Together! " I said: you mean "Our Hero"!!! She said: "Yeees Mam"!!!! Ps: I know All of my Sister's, Y'all rolling on the floor dancing & crying!!!
Now, N4M's that's how you killed "dem out-in-law's" with kindness!!! Say What You Mean And Mean What You Say!!!! I struggle hard with my Sailors-- he stood-up on my shoulders (Anchor) to get where he is today!!! Ps: My Sailor called me the next day!!! Trying to hide the smirk in his voice :) To be continue-----
Carrie: That is a great story and so funny! You definitely handled this one right! I was chuckling out loud when I read this. I can picture you swinging from that pole yelling at the top of your lungs "There's my Sailor! There's my Sailor!" See you called her bluff and she HAD to cave in! I absolutely LOVE This! She KNOWS she will look like the biggest word that rhymes with witch if she doesn't allow you to come and really has no say as it's up to him anyhow so she may jist as well give in! So very glad that this has worked out for you! You go Girlfriend!
Yippee! Carrie...you've got me laughing this morning! I nominate you to lead the happy dancing! I hope everyone gets calls and emails! Stay focused,patient and positive everyone...no matter what!
pam....GOD is Go000od!!--- I'm so HAPPY 4 ALL of Our Sailors that they are picking-up all of our vibes and energy!!! Sounds like the TRUMAN CREW and the waves are getting their "HAPPY ON"!!! I would love to be a fly or fish right about now just to see all of Our Beautiful Sailors getting Pump-up---Smiling, Laughing, Dancing just plain old "TURN UP"!!!! I ain't mad with them!! They EARN every bit of it--- to shake it all off the STRESS and HARD WORKing!!
Go Sailors--- with y"all COOL Selves! CONGRATS GUYS!!!!
CARRIE: Congrats. You go girl. Beware toxic wives and girlfriends.....and don't take any crap from them. He is YOUR son before he was her spouse and you have the right to be there. If all else fails.....contact the ombudsman...here is the contact phone numbers. They can assist.
In any case.....be there. Who cares what "she" thinks or says.
GrandmaBarB.....I'M GOOD!!! I have my flight already. I don't want to spoil the ending of my Testimony because it will inspired other N4M's to put they foot all the way down on the ground!!! I've been woke since yesterday. But, I will say this much for now, I took care of everything!! Wife, she had to come thru me to talk to my Son just to add her name on list. lol My son said most of the Sailors, that this is they first Deployment don't know what to do about Homecoming until they Mom's contacted them asking questions. He said if I hadn't given him the head-up first, that I contacted the Ombudsman he wouldn't known anything when they contact him about what was going on. Thank for all your advice gurl, because you be helping everybody out always!! PEACE & LOVE
Feeling the Happy dance with you Coach Sheila. Heard from my Sailor this morning via fb message. I'm thinking no need for us mamas to be wearing any make up on Homecoming the day the tears will be flowing hahaha!!!
I too received a short email from my son today. He wasn't real thrilled to be going to same port again but happy he at least got a little down time. Last time he was sick and just went into port to do some laundry then went back and slept. I told him he could maybe enjoy himself a little this time as he was feeling better but to remember to not take a buddy who got drunker than him again-lol!
Yaaaay for everyone I'm so happy to see all of the videos and happy dancing for contacts and homecoming. I feel like we're all a bunch of mexican jumping beans eagerly waiting for our sailors!
Plans are finalized for homecoming. And come to find out they include me meeting some of the extended family for the first time **gulp** oh no. As if my nerves for homecoming weren't enough. The homecoming dinner will only be one day and I'm sure they'll be so focused on him that I'll mostly be background but still >.< *gulp* Here we go!!!! I already have my dress picked out for the pier and when it gets closer will be making us dinner reservations at our favorite restaurant >.< He insists that he wants to go there although I don't see how he can possibly not fall asleep as soon as he gets back but okay. Whatever the sailor wants right??!!!!
((((((((((((((((((((((((HAPPY VIBES TO YOU ALL)))))))))))))))))))))))))))))) <3
@ MrsArmstrong: We are all praying and hoping that the date selected for homecoming does not change! I'm very excited and anxious but I'm mindful that things can change in an instant! I live here in Virginia Beach so I don't have to worry about changing plane tickets, etc if it comes to that. I'll follow my husband's advice: " Keep calm and leave everything in God's hands"
Mirca23 thanks. I live in Hampton so I'm not far and wont need plane tickets either. But I will have family coming in town and don't want to keep them waiting too long. You're right, it's in God's hands.
@MrsArmstrong: I was wondering that too. But I also live in Virginia so it's different for me. We are not going to book the plane tickets to see family until he is home and the hotel and dinner reservations are shifted with a simple phone call. We are fully prepared for the dates to change and will cross that bridge when we get to it. I mostly just meant we were trying to figure out what we wanted to do altogether as far as logistics and locations and all of that sort of thing.
Trish6794, I hate this part. Just waiting and trying to figure everything out. When I came home from deployment I was just so tired from the travel that I just wanted to get home to my bed. I'm hoping my husband will have more energy to hang out with the family. lol
MrsArmstrong - I knoooooow. I haven't been deployed before but I have had a job on a small American Cruise ship for 3 months and we worked 7 days a week 0 days off the whole time from 5am-9pm. I LAID AROUND FOR 2 WEEKS WHEN I CAME HOME!!!! Hahaha. I think he is just getting excited and over thinking things but I articulated several times that I would do everything he asked but be prepared for any changes that needed to be made even if he wanted to do absolutely nothing. But yes I feel your pain. It's really hard for me as a planner to just have this mobile plan. Scheduled and organized yet extremely flexible. And he agrees about not making too many plans. The only plans we have are that restaurant and then to go see the family and binge on home cooked food and sleep haha. Day by day. What's meant to be shall be and this too shall pass... I just want to hug him. Everything else is icing on the cake.
Navyarmymom, you can get it that way or you sailor can send it snail mail. My Sailor told me, but all is subject to change...pray not!
Coach Shelia, Happy Dancing with you!
Carrie, OMG you had me laughing so hard..can see you up on that pole! The ladies I work with asked me what was so funny, so I read it to them, they were all laughing too! YOU GO GIRL! It is your moms right to see your boy! Happy she saw it your way..LOL. Can't wait to meet you!
Carol Ann, happy you received an email, I think they would all like to see a new port...hope he relaxes and enjoys some R&R .
Yep booked a flight that I can change, I know things can change any time. Counting down the days! Have a good evening everyone.
I woke up to a picture of Starsky and Hutch on FB this morning... My sailor and his side kick in Hawaiian shirts, shades and new stashes!! I had a good chuckle!! So happy to them having fun!
Carrie you go girl!!! I will be looking for the flag pole!!! We are in count down mode!! My son keeps adding people to the list I should have rented a bigger house!! All will work out!! Happy Thursday y'all!!
Today is my Sons birthday, so I really hope he's having fun! He had duty yesterday, but hopefully out and about today! Also, I'm not having any luck contacting Ombudsman regarding Homecoming! So far just called 2 numbers and had to leave messages and haven't heard back! Maybe I'm not asking the right questions?
Coach Shelia
Feb 24, 2014
Coach Shelia
Yippee! I thought this was cute! We're all going to get High Fives!
Feb 24, 2014
pam
Catsmama, So happy you heard from your girl!!! So Proud we all are its such a Beautiful feeling!!
Feb 24, 2014
pam
Super cute Coach Sheila!!! Thanks for sharing!!
Feb 24, 2014
trish6794
It's a happy dance video! I saw this and thought of you all.
Someone stole my phone and I'm getting a replacement tomorrow but until then I remain in fear that I am going to miss a call. :( jerks!
Glad to hear you son made it krtsb!
Feb 24, 2014
GrandmaBarB
Trish6794 -- Can an old geezer step in here with her happy dancing?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mHANNkKBSNU
Feb 24, 2014
Catsmom
GrandmaBarB, you make me smile! Love the dance! Of coarse you can Join in!
My parents used to dance the swing and listen to Big Band, grew up with it, thank you for giving me good memories! I used to dance with my dad too, so much fun!
Feb 24, 2014
Coach Shelia
Yippee! Here's another one for everyone!
Feb 24, 2014
too tall Joan
trish and GrandmaBarB loved the videos...made me smile.
Coach Shelia love your pics they make me smile too
Hopefully getting to Skype with my sailor in the very near future
Feb 24, 2014
GrandmaBarB
Catsmom......here's some happy dancing for everyone:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_G3g_imyjrw
Feb 24, 2014
Catsmom
Feb 24, 2014
Carol Ann
Coach Sheila: Saw that last night on FACEBOOK. Think that's great and so true!
GrandmaBarb: i have seen that one before. Pretty cool how he gets all the dances an changes in dance styles in. Fun to watch!
Feb 25, 2014
Catsmom
Feb 25, 2014
pam
Heard my Sailor via email!!!! YAYYYYYY!!!!! She did say she received care pkgs yesterday and said all this food mama hahahaha Always a mama taking care of our babies near or far!!!!!! I said just share, share and enjoy!!!
Feb 25, 2014
Carol Ann
Pam: So nice of you to think of the others. That's what i tell my son to do.
Feb 25, 2014
mirca23
Feb 25, 2014
Carol Ann
mirca23: Cool! Thanks for telling us!
Feb 25, 2014
DARmom
Hey Ladies - I've been on the phone for about 1 hour with my sailor! Stand by your phones - they might be ringing today! He sounds great. Doing the happy dance!
Feb 25, 2014
pam
Super exciting for you DARmom!! happy for you!!
Feb 25, 2014
Catsmom
mirca23, will check out that app, thanks for the info!
Pam, doing the Happy dance for you too! Happy she got her packages, and not the fish! Yes it is our job to take care of our Sailors..LOL
Feb 25, 2014
pam
Your a Sweetie Catsmom!!! Thank you!!!
Feb 26, 2014
carrie
Good Morning all my N4M'S-Sisters, first I want to apologize for not postings the blogs I promise U girls on Monday and having y'all to wait (one week) so long for my funny testimony. So, let me work backward to catch you all up. And the big testimony will be the last blog on a post by itself. Because it too early in the morning for this kind of laughter's for you all. blog 1 of 4 blogs
Feb 26, 2014
carrie
Castmom, Gaisey, Coach Sheila, too tall Joan, Candyliamsmom, Trish6794, and everyone else. I Thank each & everyone of you for: all the lovely Birthdays Wishes & greeting you all send me. It really warm my Heart just to know that you care so much about me!!!
And Happy Belated Birthday to the ones that mention they also just had one. Okay, I moving on quickly to the next Blog. lol blog 2 of 4 blog
Feb 26, 2014
carrie
Pam......Thank you-- you made me burst out laughing, when you said: (Happy Birthdays to all the February Mammas), I thought about my nephew that lives in Maryland (he has to babies-moms). When his kids would get on his last nerve, he would say: "I'm taking both of these kids riiiight now--- to dem Mammas"!!!
Also, yes I heard from my Sailor again this month, 15 emails & counting & 10 back to back telephone calls so far this month. Every since he knew I'm trying hard to come to the Homecoming. He get so, sooo tickles since I told him, "I'm trying to be a Robin Thicke (Blurred Line) all up in VA along with Pharrell Williams (HAPPY) (got 2014 Oscars Award @ Grammy). He holler out loud laughing on the telephone!!! He's whispering thru the phone "Mother-- Stop-- Stop It! Just Stop It! You're going to get me in trouble lol on this Ship like this"!!! "I told him, I might be getting older (60th) but, Baby-- Mama sure not Cold!! "Everybody get UP"!! Now, he's really in tears lol! He said:" he really needed that laugh, saying Mother I'm ready to come home now and see my Family that's very Important to him"!!! Awww, that sweet, hell-- now he has me crying tears of JOY!!! lol
My Sisters, check-out video's on YouTube I'm talking about below & Enjoy! :)
www.vevo.com/.../robin-thicke/blurred-line
www.youtube.com/user/pharrellvevo "Despicable me 2 Lyric video"
http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=y68xv-sUYtM Pharrell Williams receive an Ocar for this at the Grammy Award
blog 3 of 4 blogs (Ladies get ready-get ready for the real funny blog you been waiting for, I going to take a 15 min break & I'll be right back! Blog 4 coming up!!!
Feb 26, 2014
Catsmom
Feb 26, 2014
carrie
Has I promise blog 4 of 4 blogs, " My Testimony"
Carol Ann.....& GrandmaBarB......I took the Hotels Information you both put on Comment Wall and called my Sailor wife up (bluffing her now ;) (now normally she doesn't talk to me either and y'all I know I'm wrong!! lol), and still not knowing if a financial way would be made for me to come to Homecoming. I ask her: can you pls. tell me which one's of these three Hotels I should stay at because I have to make Flights & Hotel Reservations ASAP? She said, excuse me!!! I repeated the question again. ;) She said: whaaat going on? Gurl--, I can't wait to come and see the ship come in with my Hero Sailor on it--!!! Whaaat!! Are you coming up here? YUP!!! Hell nor high water, sleet, snow, earthquake, rain nor thunder or lighting will stop me!!! ;) She said: "You know you can't come if he doesn't put your name of the list!! I told her real nicely "Child Please"!!! He never told you his Mama is crazzzzy!!! ;) She said No!!! " Well, I just told you, I'm just like the Pole"! What Pole?? I'm sure not talking about the strippers Pole!! See, you have only met me once and you know I'm standing 6 feet tall! She said "Yes, but I still don't understand about the Pole"! Ooh, my least worry is him adding my name, more importantly if you even tried it-- for that not to happen.
I will assure you I will go to Parks and Recreations in VA to get a permit to swing from the nearest Flag Pole with Binoculars & a Bull Horn in my hands singing ("The Ship is coming Y'all", "The Ship is commming-------"!!! ;) She said "UGH" but I still don't get it! ;) I told her, in my roaring twenties, my Pastor would always say in Watch Nite Services, I know some of you all are going to celebrate the New Year (drinking) when Church is over-- but those Poles--- out there on the Hwy's are singing "We Ain't Moving to Night"!!! There forth, I won't be move today, tomorrow or any other time. And if you look up and see that Flag ever changes from red, white and blue! The colors you will see is: "I Told You His Mama Was Crazzzy'!!! But, A Proud Navy Mom!! Heheheheeee---Hahahahaha
Do you understand now, about the Pole? She said "Yeees"! I said now, which one of these Hotels would you-- tell your Own Mama to stay at? She said; "My Mama, would be staying with us, and you don't have to stay at any Hotels! You are "Welcome" to stay with us and be with the baby and me standing on the Pier "Together"-- to Welcome "Our Man" Together! " I said: you mean "Our Hero"!!! She said: "Yeees Mam"!!!! Ps: I know All of my Sister's, Y'all rolling on the floor dancing & crying!!!
Now, N4M's that's how you killed "dem out-in-law's" with kindness!!! Say What You Mean And Mean What You Say!!!! I struggle hard with my Sailors-- he stood-up on my shoulders (Anchor) to get where he is today!!! Ps: My Sailor called me the next day!!! Trying to hide the smirk in his voice :) To be continue-----
Feb 26, 2014
Carol Ann
Carrie: That is a great story and so funny! You definitely handled this one right! I was chuckling out loud when I read this. I can picture you swinging from that pole yelling at the top of your lungs "There's my Sailor! There's my Sailor!" See you called her bluff and she HAD to cave in! I absolutely LOVE This! She KNOWS she will look like the biggest word that rhymes with witch if she doesn't allow you to come and really has no say as it's up to him anyhow so she may jist as well give in! So very glad that this has worked out for you! You go Girlfriend!
Feb 26, 2014
Coach Shelia
Feb 26, 2014
pam
Our Sailors are PARTYING!!!!! Soon we will all be PARTYING with them!!!! YAYYYYY!!!! Send Happy vibes to you all have a Wonderful day girlfriends!!!!
Feb 26, 2014
carrie
pam....GOD is Go000od!!--- I'm so HAPPY 4 ALL of Our Sailors that they are picking-up all of our vibes and energy!!! Sounds like the TRUMAN CREW and the waves are getting their "HAPPY ON"!!! I would love to be a fly or fish right about now just to see all of Our Beautiful Sailors getting Pump-up---Smiling, Laughing, Dancing just plain old "TURN UP"!!!! I ain't mad with them!! They EARN every bit of it--- to shake it all off the STRESS and HARD WORKing!!
Go Sailors--- with y"all COOL Selves! CONGRATS GUYS!!!!
Feb 26, 2014
GrandmaBarB
CARRIE: Congrats. You go girl. Beware toxic wives and girlfriends.....and don't take any crap from them. He is YOUR son before he was her spouse and you have the right to be there. If all else fails.....contact the ombudsman...here is the contact phone numbers. They can assist.
In any case.....be there. Who cares what "she" thinks or says.
http://www.truman.navy.mil/
Click on "ombudsman" located with the tabs along the top.
Feb 26, 2014
carrie
GrandmaBarB.....I'M GOOD!!! I have my flight already. I don't want to spoil the ending of my Testimony because it will inspired other N4M's to put they foot all the way down on the ground!!! I've been woke since yesterday. But, I will say this much for now, I took care of everything!! Wife, she had to come thru me to talk to my Son just to add her name on list. lol My son said most of the Sailors, that this is they first Deployment don't know what to do about Homecoming until they Mom's contacted them asking questions. He said if I hadn't given him the head-up first, that I contacted the Ombudsman he wouldn't known anything when they contact him about what was going on. Thank for all your advice gurl, because you be helping everybody out always!! PEACE & LOVE
Feb 26, 2014
Coach Shelia
Feb 26, 2014
GrandmaBarB
Carrie.....congratulations on being proactive. We Mom's and Grandmas are unstoppable, aren't we?
Feb 26, 2014
pam
Carrie!!!! YOU GO GIRL!!!! WE ARE WOMEN AND HEAR US ROAR!!!!
Feb 26, 2014
pam
Karen663, it may be USS Harry S Truman Ombudsman team hit like and you will receive updates. hope this helps you.
Feb 26, 2014
pam
Feeling the Happy dance with you Coach Sheila. Heard from my Sailor this morning via fb message. I'm thinking no need for us mamas to be wearing any make up on Homecoming the day the tears will be flowing hahaha!!!
Feb 26, 2014
Carol Ann
I too received a short email from my son today. He wasn't real thrilled to be going to same port again but happy he at least got a little down time. Last time he was sick and just went into port to do some laundry then went back and slept. I told him he could maybe enjoy himself a little this time as he was feeling better but to remember to not take a buddy who got drunker than him again-lol!
Feb 26, 2014
trish6794
Yaaaay for everyone I'm so happy to see all of the videos and happy dancing for contacts and homecoming. I feel like we're all a bunch of mexican jumping beans eagerly waiting for our sailors!
Plans are finalized for homecoming. And come to find out they include me meeting some of the extended family for the first time **gulp** oh no. As if my nerves for homecoming weren't enough. The homecoming dinner will only be one day and I'm sure they'll be so focused on him that I'll mostly be background but still >.< *gulp* Here we go!!!! I already have my dress picked out for the pier and when it gets closer will be making us dinner reservations at our favorite restaurant >.< He insists that he wants to go there although I don't see how he can possibly not fall asleep as soon as he gets back but okay. Whatever the sailor wants right??!!!!
((((((((((((((((((((((((HAPPY VIBES TO YOU ALL)))))))))))))))))))))))))))))) <3
Feb 26, 2014
MrsArmstrong
Hi all! I was wondering how you ladies plan your trips if the Homecoming dates aren't concrete? Do you plan to come early and stay late?
Feb 26, 2014
mirca23
Feb 26, 2014
MrsArmstrong
Mirca23 thanks. I live in Hampton so I'm not far and wont need plane tickets either. But I will have family coming in town and don't want to keep them waiting too long. You're right, it's in God's hands.
Feb 26, 2014
trish6794
@MrsArmstrong: I was wondering that too. But I also live in Virginia so it's different for me. We are not going to book the plane tickets to see family until he is home and the hotel and dinner reservations are shifted with a simple phone call. We are fully prepared for the dates to change and will cross that bridge when we get to it. I mostly just meant we were trying to figure out what we wanted to do altogether as far as logistics and locations and all of that sort of thing.
Feb 26, 2014
MrsArmstrong
Trish6794, I hate this part. Just waiting and trying to figure everything out. When I came home from deployment I was just so tired from the travel that I just wanted to get home to my bed. I'm hoping my husband will have more energy to hang out with the family. lol
Feb 26, 2014
trish6794
MrsArmstrong - I knoooooow. I haven't been deployed before but I have had a job on a small American Cruise ship for 3 months and we worked 7 days a week 0 days off the whole time from 5am-9pm. I LAID AROUND FOR 2 WEEKS WHEN I CAME HOME!!!! Hahaha. I think he is just getting excited and over thinking things but I articulated several times that I would do everything he asked but be prepared for any changes that needed to be made even if he wanted to do absolutely nothing. But yes I feel your pain. It's really hard for me as a planner to just have this mobile plan. Scheduled and organized yet extremely flexible. And he agrees about not making too many plans. The only plans we have are that restaurant and then to go see the family and binge on home cooked food and sleep haha. Day by day. What's meant to be shall be and this too shall pass... I just want to hug him. Everything else is icing on the cake.
Feb 26, 2014
navyarmymom
Somewhere along the way I missed how you all found out the tentative homecoming date. Did you contact one of the ombudsmen? Thanks.
Feb 26, 2014
Catsmom
Coach Shelia, Happy Dancing with you!
Carrie, OMG you had me laughing so hard..can see you up on that pole! The ladies I work with asked me what was so funny, so I read it to them, they were all laughing too! YOU GO GIRL! It is your moms right to see your boy! Happy she saw it your way..LOL. Can't wait to meet you!
Carol Ann, happy you received an email, I think they would all like to see a new port...hope he relaxes and enjoys some R&R .
Yep booked a flight that I can change, I know things can change any time. Counting down the days! Have a good evening everyone.
Feb 26, 2014
Gaisey
Carrie you go girl!!! I will be looking for the flag pole!!! We are in count down mode!! My son keeps adding people to the list I should have rented a bigger house!! All will work out!! Happy Thursday y'all!!
Feb 27, 2014
Catsmom
Feb 27, 2014
Gina
Feb 27, 2014