Thanks ya'll, and too funny Carrie! T doesn't have FB, and I've got to convince him to get one started! He did call me at 3:30 this morning! Said he left his phone on the ship! His buddies took him to have an expensive steak, and all in all had an awesome birthday! I deep down knew that, but just weird not hearing from him! God bless you peeps, and all our Military! TGIF!
Gina happy you got that call, and that he had a good Birthday! Happy Dancing for you...
Raining yea! Will take what we can get. TGIF! Don't forget to wear red, stay safe. God Bless our Sailors, one day closer.....
Gt a text from my girl, she said the last day to mail packages to them is March 1 st. Just mail the last box today. Also she got the last one I sent today! Yeah, it was not fish food! Have a good weekend everyone.
Gina.... I'm Happy dancing 4 U, ur Son is growing-up-- he probably was the first one to run off the ship to have big-time FUN-FUN!!!! I told U Gurl---everything was fine, because I was out there on my sailor FB page for about 4 hrs. prior to sending my blog on comment wall. I'm glad ur son had the good buddies to Celebrate with him, (Steak sound yummy too)! lol That's why I only shared 2 of my sailor blogs with U & N4M's, so the rest of the Mom's wouldn't stress-out if they hadn't hear from their sailors yet!!! All of our Sailor's has worked extra hard and really needed that Liberty of Freedom!!! ;) Cool!!!!
ps: U know we do secret codes on this comment Wall. (read between the lines and pick-up the hints). lol
Coach Sheila.... I'm glad U got and the rest of N4M's got ya'll laughter's/Happy On!!!! You mention something about nominating me to leading the Happy Dancing, that's fine. Just need more information where the day before party going to be held. I did get the Newsletter, but I haven't received any more updated info from Ombudsman yet (18th days ago, there were all in meeting with Navy finalizing plans for homecoming) and she said the packets would be going out once they reach a decision.
Catsmom....Thanks for all of ur kind and thoughtful comment, U kno our children's would always be our babies no matter how old they get. We Mom's are protectors by nature, of our chickens and anything involving them and anything that try to come between us, U know all Mama's will Flick-off in a blink of an eyes. :)
Love it Carrie! You have me going back and re-reading! I know what I miss will all make sense very, very, very soon! I just hope he wasn't the one who was supposed to stay sober last time! He sounded like he was doing a good job yesterday! He stepped outside to call me, talked for a few and then needed to get back inside to check on his buddies! I love our Sailors and I love you guys! Happy Saturday!
Gina......I having been to bed yet, I been up on my sailor FB page during the night adoring all the nice photo's, Blogs & see who friend his page (juicy stuff, lol)while on my lap top. And I send most of the those photo's to my Photo's files. See I didn't know hw to do social media until I got with N4M"s it was when I joined the Truman Mom" Group that I became active involved. Because, I felt lost and worry not hearing from him, I felt like our Sailor's weary (don't know what to do and just want to go home). lol Don't U know FB lets ur friends know U r online & FB has this free text feature at no charge. This text pop-up on the scream with his face, gurl I screamed with joy!!! So, I feel like heaven now--- we kept texting back & forth. So, tell T ur sailor get that FB started so ya'll can communicate more frequent & U both send each other photo's. So U can have a peace of mind and run to his FB page when U are missing him or via verse. I have a smartphone cell and I can do all of the about on cell. I hope this help other Truman's Mom's & N4M's out here. Peace & Love 2 all of you all, such a big blessing to me!
Yea Catsmom! Everyone is getting so excited that we're finally towards the end of this D! It has gone fast to me, and my son says the same! Carrie, I'll keep trying to get him on FB... Would be awesome to see pics and posts! And get to message every now and then! I would be a crazy Momma if not for N4M's and you guys!
Let's all keep our fingers crossed that the Russian buildup in Crimea doesn't delay our sailors homecoming. Truman is there alone with it's force because the Nimitz left for homeport in Everett back in November.
If you are a praying person, give your prayers to Secty John Kerry and the other diplomats that they can calm this issue down using words.
BusyMom, if all goes as planned he will not have a long deployment.he must be needed, someone is more than likely leaving the ship. He is taking their place.
Hello mommas. I'm sorry I don't post much on here, but I check in sometimes to read. I've been wondering if the Truman would be delayed coming home because of what's going on with Ukraine and Russia. I'm praying with all of you it doesn't happen.
I do have a question for any VAQ-130 mommas. Would this squadron return with the ship since they are not stationed in Norfolk? Or would their homecoming be in Whidbey?
I'm also concerned about the situation in Ukraine. Praying and hoping that things calm down. On a positive note: the Bush strike group is already in the Navy's 6th fleet area. Missed 2 phone calls from hubby this morning:(( Left my phone in a locker while watching my kids play in the pool.
Winski, I almost never post either. My son is an officer withVAQ 130. He is planning to fly off the ship and fly back to Whidbey where we are planning a homecoming at the base. I don't know too much about the aircrew and whether they will fly off too, but I can try to find out.
Good afternoon ladies: I'm live in Atlanta Metro Area, where CNN Headquarter is located, we normally gets Alerted first on Breaking World-Wide News!!!! I have been reading all of the blogs and praying. We Mom's and Families must remain Positive, Calm, Prayful, Hopeful & TOGETHER so that Our Sailor's can pick up on All of Ours good Vibes!! "A Family that Prayer Together Stay Together"! Peace & Love
I grew-up on "Psalm 23rd & Psalm 91st" in the Bible, these "SAFETY" Psalms cover ANYTHING & EVERTHING going on in your Life and in the World!!
Let us all Please Meditate has the Family we are for N4M's & USS Harry S. Truman's Fleet on: Psalms 23rd & Psalm 91st morning, noon & night for our Sailor's and each one of us. Enjoy the relaxing Read. Peace & Love
The Montreauxt treaties is an environmental treaty agreement between nations and relates to limiting access based on the number of times, size and what is in the ship that is regarding environmental safety.
"International treaties concerning military matters and/or the environment.......are excluded."
Correction: "A Family That Pray Together, Stay Together"!!!!
Its ALL in GOD hands now, everything gonna be Alright, just trust & believe the Angels are ALL surrounding USS Harry S. Truman Ship and our Sailor's-- They ALL are coming back HOME safely and on Time!!! AMEN
Zee Anne. I'm sure rumors fly on a ship with over 5000 people on it.
However, we must be realistic by remembering what the Navy IS, what they do, what our sailors are trained for. Truman is alone in the area since the Nimitz left back in November. The Navy will do what it is ordered to do with regard the increasing tensions over there.
We mustn't speculate...but we must also not despair. Our sailors are warriors....on a war ship.....whose duty is to protect and defend.
Well said GrandmaBarB, I do understand the George W. Bush ship is on its way out too. Just be Positive ladies!!!! Everything will be just fine!!! Have a good week everyone!!!
Here is the info from the newsletter about the Night-Before Event
- To be held at Vista Point on Naval Station Norfolk from 4:00-8:00 pm, the night before homecoming.
- This will be Open-House style, you may stop in any time from 4-8.
- If you do not have a military ID, your sailor must put your name on the expected Homecoming attendee list. This will also allow you in for the night before. Otherwise you will need to go to the Pass Office
too tall Joan....Thanks!! Also, do anybody know if there's a Shuttle Bus going to Night-Before Event? I'll be staying in Newport News, would love to participate and meet you guys.
Coach Sheila...Like!!! Powerful and True Words!!!!
GrandmaBarB, Coach Sheila, Pam, Carol Ann, too tall.... I Appreciate how all of you ladies take out time to keep the Truman's Mom's & N4M's very informed. Peace & Love
Morning ladies, I have heard from my son in "code" with Truman's return date. It was exactly what I thought it was going to be. Of course with all that's going on over there that could change. My son is definitely flying back a bit earlier than your sailors will be for his leave then will go back to Norfolk to prepare for your sailors Homecoming and stand first watch in port, so I am very excited! I will be seeing him a little sooner than you all will see yours and am so looking forward to it! Hopefully nothing will prevent his Homecoming and your sailors Homecoming from being delayed! I have been praying for this and will continue to do so. He also told me not to mail anything else out as he won't be there to get it. Did tell me his last 3 pkgs have arrived which is good as I was afraid they may have gone for a swim with the sharks-lol! I saw the info for the day before party too and apparently they are doing that a little differently than last time. They probably have more room than the Portsmouth Hotel did. That was a bit crowded. I do so want ot be there with you all but financially it would not make sense to spend all that $ when I will have already seen my sailor beforehand. It's just such a fun exciting thing to experience and I wanted to experience it one more time! Ladies please do take pictures and videos and post for us who aren't going to be there so we can experience it secondhand through you. We had some more snow over the wkend here in Oh but fortunately not as much as they had predicted. I am so ready for Winter to decide to be over with! Have a great day!
I have been happy dancing since my phone call from my girl on Sat. Just working today...maybe it is what is going on in the Ukraine...everybody is holding their breath and praying no delays for homecoming. I know I am.
I have been watching the news and worrying and praying for all to come out o.k. myself. Maybe I need to find some Cabana boys to liven things back up again...
Good Morning, praying that all works out and our Sailors come home on time! Carol Ann, Woo HOO , they will get us back to a party mood! Maybe I will take them to work with me..LOL now where are those M&M'S? Have a good day everyone!
Love it Carol Ann!!! So true us Chicago people our soooo done with this winter. Bring on Spring, Summer and most of all Bring our Sailors home safely!!!
Coach Sheila: We already know he's the Head Cabana Boy (and rightfully so)! I was just filling in a bit. Are those teeny tiney M & M's on that cupcake!?! Cuz I'll have HIM and what HES Having! lol
Gina
Feb 28, 2014
Catsmom
Raining yea! Will take what we can get. TGIF! Don't forget to wear red, stay safe. God Bless our Sailors, one day closer.....
Feb 28, 2014
Catsmom
Feb 28, 2014
carrie
Gina.... I'm Happy dancing 4 U, ur Son is growing-up-- he probably was the first one to run off the ship to have big-time FUN-FUN!!!! I told U Gurl---everything was fine, because I was out there on my sailor FB page for about 4 hrs. prior to sending my blog on comment wall. I'm glad ur son had the good buddies to Celebrate with him, (Steak sound yummy too)! lol That's why I only shared 2 of my sailor blogs with U & N4M's, so the rest of the Mom's wouldn't stress-out if they hadn't hear from their sailors yet!!! All of our Sailor's has worked extra hard and really needed that Liberty of Freedom!!! ;) Cool!!!!
ps: U know we do secret codes on this comment Wall. (read between the lines and pick-up the hints). lol
Mar 1, 2014
carrie
Coach Sheila.... I'm glad U got and the rest of N4M's got ya'll laughter's/Happy On!!!! You mention something about nominating me to leading the Happy Dancing, that's fine. Just need more information where the day before party going to be held. I did get the Newsletter, but I haven't received any more updated info from Ombudsman yet (18th days ago, there were all in meeting with Navy finalizing plans for homecoming) and she said the packets would be going out once they reach a decision.
Catsmom....Thanks for all of ur kind and thoughtful comment, U kno our children's would always be our babies no matter how old they get. We Mom's are protectors by nature, of our chickens and anything involving them and anything that try to come between us, U know all Mama's will Flick-off in a blink of an eyes. :)
Mar 1, 2014
Gina
Mar 1, 2014
carrie
Gina......I having been to bed yet, I been up on my sailor FB page during the night adoring all the nice photo's, Blogs & see who friend his page (juicy stuff, lol)while on my lap top. And I send most of the those photo's to my Photo's files. See I didn't know hw to do social media until I got with N4M"s it was when I joined the Truman Mom" Group that I became active involved. Because, I felt lost and worry not hearing from him, I felt like our Sailor's weary (don't know what to do and just want to go home). lol Don't U know FB lets ur friends know U r online & FB has this free text feature at no charge. This text pop-up on the scream with his face, gurl I screamed with joy!!! So, I feel like heaven now--- we kept texting back & forth. So, tell T ur sailor get that FB started so ya'll can communicate more frequent & U both send each other photo's. So U can have a peace of mind and run to his FB page when U are missing him or via verse. I have a smartphone cell and I can do all of the about on cell. I hope this help other Truman's Mom's & N4M's out here. Peace & Love 2 all of you all, such a big blessing to me!
Mar 1, 2014
Catsmom
Mar 1, 2014
Gina
Mar 1, 2014
Gina
Mar 2, 2014
dragon7
Busymom, the good thing is that he will not be gone too long. He's in good hands. Hang in there!
Mar 2, 2014
GrandmaBarB
Let's all keep our fingers crossed that the Russian buildup in Crimea doesn't delay our sailors homecoming. Truman is there alone with it's force because the Nimitz left for homeport in Everett back in November.
If you are a praying person, give your prayers to Secty John Kerry and the other diplomats that they can calm this issue down using words.
Mar 2, 2014
Catsmom
BusyMom, if all goes as planned he will not have a long deployment.he must be needed, someone is more than likely leaving the ship. He is taking their place.
Mar 2, 2014
Catsmom
Mar 2, 2014
Catsmom
Mar 2, 2014
Sherryl
UGG just heard port change/delete for our sailors...
Mar 2, 2014
Sherryl
yeah its a time to pray!!
Mar 2, 2014
Winski
I do have a question for any VAQ-130 mommas. Would this squadron return with the ship since they are not stationed in Norfolk? Or would their homecoming be in Whidbey?
Mar 2, 2014
emmiec
Mar 2, 2014
mirca23
Mar 2, 2014
Growlermom711
Winski, I almost never post either. My son is an officer withVAQ 130. He is planning to fly off the ship and fly back to Whidbey where we are planning a homecoming at the base. I don't know too much about the aircrew and whether they will fly off too, but I can try to find out.
Mar 2, 2014
Winski
Mar 2, 2014
too tall Joan
I'm a praying momma here. God is in control!
Mar 2, 2014
Coach Shelia
Mar 2, 2014
Catsmom
Mar 2, 2014
carrie
Good afternoon ladies: I'm live in Atlanta Metro Area, where CNN Headquarter is located, we normally gets Alerted first on Breaking World-Wide News!!!! I have been reading all of the blogs and praying. We Mom's and Families must remain Positive, Calm, Prayful, Hopeful & TOGETHER so that Our Sailor's can pick up on All of Ours good Vibes!! "A Family that Prayer Together Stay Together"! Peace & Love
Mar 2, 2014
carrie
I grew-up on "Psalm 23rd & Psalm 91st" in the Bible, these "SAFETY" Psalms cover ANYTHING & EVERTHING going on in your Life and in the World!!
Let us all Please Meditate has the Family we are for N4M's & USS Harry S. Truman's Fleet on: Psalms 23rd & Psalm 91st morning, noon & night for our Sailor's and each one of us. Enjoy the relaxing Read. Peace & Love
Mar 2, 2014
GrandmaBarB
ADANF'smom./
The Montreauxt treaties is an environmental treaty agreement between nations and relates to limiting access based on the number of times, size and what is in the ship that is regarding environmental safety.
"International treaties concerning military matters and/or the environment.......are excluded."
Mar 2, 2014
carrie
Correction: "A Family That Pray Together, Stay Together"!!!!
Its ALL in GOD hands now, everything gonna be Alright, just trust & believe the Angels are ALL surrounding USS Harry S. Truman Ship and our Sailor's-- They ALL are coming back HOME safely and on Time!!! AMEN
Mar 2, 2014
sandman713
Did I see on here someone mention that there was a size limit on the signs you can bring in for homecoming? What is the size limit please - thanks
Mar 2, 2014
GrandmaBarB
Zee Anne. I'm sure rumors fly on a ship with over 5000 people on it.
However, we must be realistic by remembering what the Navy IS, what they do, what our sailors are trained for. Truman is alone in the area since the Nimitz left back in November. The Navy will do what it is ordered to do with regard the increasing tensions over there.
We mustn't speculate...but we must also not despair. Our sailors are warriors....on a war ship.....whose duty is to protect and defend.
Mar 2, 2014
pam
Well said GrandmaBarB, I do understand the George W. Bush ship is on its way out too. Just be Positive ladies!!!! Everything will be just fine!!! Have a good week everyone!!!
Mar 2, 2014
pam
Thank you for sharing Coach Sheila. Its Beautiful!!
Mar 2, 2014
too tall Joan
Here is the info from the newsletter about the Night-Before Event
- To be held at Vista Point on Naval Station Norfolk from 4:00-8:00 pm, the night before homecoming.
- This will be Open-House style, you may stop in any time from 4-8.
- If you do not have a military ID, your sailor must put your name on the expected Homecoming attendee list. This will also allow you in for the night before. Otherwise you will need to go to the Pass Office
Mar 3, 2014
carrie
too tall Joan....Thanks!! Also, do anybody know if there's a Shuttle Bus going to Night-Before Event? I'll be staying in Newport News, would love to participate and meet you guys.
Coach Sheila...Like!!! Powerful and True Words!!!!
GrandmaBarB, Coach Sheila, Pam, Carol Ann, too tall.... I Appreciate how all of you ladies take out time to keep the Truman's Mom's & N4M's very informed. Peace & Love
Mar 3, 2014
Coach Shelia
Mar 3, 2014
Carol Ann
Morning ladies, I have heard from my son in "code" with Truman's return date. It was exactly what I thought it was going to be. Of course with all that's going on over there that could change. My son is definitely flying back a bit earlier than your sailors will be for his leave then will go back to Norfolk to prepare for your sailors Homecoming and stand first watch in port, so I am very excited! I will be seeing him a little sooner than you all will see yours and am so looking forward to it! Hopefully nothing will prevent his Homecoming and your sailors Homecoming from being delayed! I have been praying for this and will continue to do so. He also told me not to mail anything else out as he won't be there to get it. Did tell me his last 3 pkgs have arrived which is good as I was afraid they may have gone for a swim with the sharks-lol! I saw the info for the day before party too and apparently they are doing that a little differently than last time. They probably have more room than the Portsmouth Hotel did. That was a bit crowded. I do so want ot be there with you all but financially it would not make sense to spend all that $ when I will have already seen my sailor beforehand. It's just such a fun exciting thing to experience and I wanted to experience it one more time! Ladies please do take pictures and videos and post for us who aren't going to be there so we can experience it secondhand through you. We had some more snow over the wkend here in Oh but fortunately not as much as they had predicted. I am so ready for Winter to decide to be over with! Have a great day!
Mar 3, 2014
Jan C
ok - for a normally chatty group of cabana boy groupies and happy dance loving women, it got awful quiet. What is going on?
Mar 3, 2014
MrsArmstrong
I think it's the snow
Mar 3, 2014
Catsmom
Mar 3, 2014
Jan C
sigh ... rumors, worldwide chaos and crappy weather. I think I'll open another bottle of wine.
Mar 3, 2014
Catsmom
Mar 3, 2014
pam
Hey Jan C all is good just been busy!!! Take care ladies be happy, positive and just keep counting down to Homecoming!!!
Mar 4, 2014
Carol Ann
I have been watching the news and worrying and praying for all to come out o.k. myself. Maybe I need to find some Cabana boys to liven things back up again...
Mar 4, 2014
Carol Ann
Mar 4, 2014
Carol Ann
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Mar 4, 2014
Catsmom
Mar 4, 2014
pam
Love it Carol Ann!!! So true us Chicago people our soooo done with this winter. Bring on Spring, Summer and most of all Bring our Sailors home safely!!!
Mar 4, 2014
Coach Shelia
Carol Ann...those guys way too skinny...this is more like it! The Rock/ Dwayne Johnson !
Mar 4, 2014
Carol Ann
Coach Sheila: We already know he's the Head Cabana Boy (and rightfully so)! I was just filling in a bit. Are those teeny tiney M & M's on that cupcake!?! Cuz I'll have HIM and what HES Having! lol
Mar 4, 2014