dartangion: Please do not say anything and delete your post. We are NOT to mention DATES here for their security-- thanks! Oh I think those Cabana boys are up to no good-they are hiding for some reason...let me look for them!
Helllllllooooooo All...I am new to the group. It is great to see the support and have a resource to connect. I am excited about the upcoming return of my son and the sailors. I am blessed to have seen my son as he was selected to participate in the New York City St . Patrick's Day Parade ShoutOut on Monday. I play the YouTube video on a regular since the Navy Archives posted it. Thank you for the happy/funny comments.
Ladies, Just got an email from my son saying he may have to come back now with the ship and not take his leave early and then get ready for your Homecoming and meet you all when you come in port. Can somebody let me know what I need to tell my son again to do at his end in order to get our names on the list for Homecoming now as we may be making a road trip after all, not sure yet and neither is he. But I now want that info pkt. just in case and for our names to be on that list. I can probably find it but thought if someone knew real quick that would be most helpful.
Too Tall, Sorry about your daughter. I think most of our kids right now are in that boat. They are READY for all this to be over with and I know the very end of deployment is the worst!
Good evening everyone… Just worrying here a bit. Got a message from my son. He has failed a hearing test 3 times in his left ear. This is new as he had no hearing problems prior to deployment. Seems he can't hear low-pitched tones, but just in that one ear. Anyone else ever know of someone who has experienced this during deployment?
Zander'sMom....Im so sorry to hear about your son, my prayers are with the both of you! This is my sailor first deployment also, but did he say what the pros & cons are for him next. (what are Ship Medical Dept recommendation for your son)???? Sister, I would contact the Ship, if it was my sailor so he nor I wouldn't get Stress-out!!!
carrie..he has had an audiogram 3 days in a row. He says that he had to fail 3 of them before anything else will be done. Today was the 3rd test, which he again failed. I guess as a newbie, I never knew he was being exposed to the kind of noise that could affect his hearing. I know he's all grown up, but I still have the "mom thing" going on and the need to protect him… lol. He got kinda irritated at me when I kept asking "ok, who's going to take this to the next step to find out what's going on with your hearing?" He told me all he wants to do is get home and he'll deal with the "hearing thing" once he's back on land...
Zander's Mom my son also has failed his test and was told that he would have to see Dr when back on land As a mom i know how you feel I kept ask him all kinds of questions he said that he will have to wait till he get back to do anything so i backed off i don't want him stressed i just kept praying
GrandmaBarB......that was nice of you to share Truman's good News with us. And has always you have everybody back!! I really Appreciated you. Just to see that Ship and knowing my sailors is on there gave me great relief!!!!
Carrie, Juliebelle and others. Sometimes it's good to get a glimpse of the "routine" lives our sailors live and endure. We all get so caught up in everything, with tension, anxiety, worry and such, we might forget they are working out there....ha.
Live goes on for the Navy and our Sailors.....even at sea thousands of miles away.
dartangion.....thanks for sharing--great News!! Homecoming dancing for everybody including our tied homesick Sailors. Keep sending those Prayers up everybody! GOD is working it out for everyone!
Got an early morning wake up call from my Sailor! Love it! She says I am sorry I woke you...I'm not! She can wake me everyday! All is well, she has been busy getting ready to hand over to the Bush! Yea! Continue prayers for no delays.
Have a good day everyone.
So happy that everyone is doing well. I haven't heard from my ombudsman yet. Hope to hear soon so I can plan. I did talked to my son the other day and he seem okay but said they are sooooo ready to come home. So I am doing the happy dance. Thanks Coach for the positive feed back it really helps us all.
GrandmaBarB.... Oh HAPPY DAY----!!! Im jumping up & down and THANKING GOD ALMIGHTY, He's working it!! Everbody KEEP those PRAYERS going straight up, up to GOD!@! Thank you for sharing this wonderful News. Have a Great weekend everybody!
Peace & Love!!!!
hello everyone i am new to this site and my b/f is on this ship that is deployed and i was just wondering how does this whole thing work? this is his first deployment and all he told me was a possible come home date. but i dont know anything else because he cant really call me :( but any advice or info would be amazing thanks :) and i pray for all of your sailors to return safely as well <3
You can contact the Ombudsman for the Truman...email them or call. They can give you some info and direction on what you and your sailor need to do. Here is the link to the Truman website. Along the top are other links...there you will find the Ombudsman site...with email and phone numbers.
Hi ladies! While I am sad that I cannot attend homecoming, I'm thrilled for all of you who can. I know how much I love our Sailors (doesn't matter if it's my own), so I know my son will feel the excitement and love from everyone! I wanted to share this experience from my son's point of view, and in his own words: "Our relief ship has finally arrived. Everyone was flooding the port side of the ship in the hangar bay and on the flight deck to get a look and take pictures of CVN 77." I am so glad our Truman Sailors are coming back, and so grateful to those Sailors there to relieve them. God bless them all! And while I cannot make homecoming, my son will be on leave shortly after and coming home, so not much longer until I see him in person!
We are so excited and proud to be able to welcome our son and all his shipmates back in Norfolk. We have rented a house on the beach and will have a dozen family & friends celebrating Truman's success and safe return.
pschip
Ok ladies who has all the cabana boys I need a few
Mar 18, 2014
Carol Ann
dartangion: Please do not say anything and delete your post. We are NOT to mention DATES here for their security-- thanks! Oh I think those Cabana boys are up to no good-they are hiding for some reason...let me look for them!
Mar 19, 2014
Lanitra
Mar 19, 2014
Carol Ann
Welcome Lanitra!
Ladies i have found my cowboy and have asked him to round up the rest of the Cabana boys! Now things will get done! Ride%20%27em%20Cowboy%21.jpg
Mar 19, 2014
Catsmom
WHOO HOO Carol Ann lets get this party going. Happy Dancing here and counting down the days!!!!!!
Mar 19, 2014
Carol Ann
Ladies, Just got an email from my son saying he may have to come back now with the ship and not take his leave early and then get ready for your Homecoming and meet you all when you come in port. Can somebody let me know what I need to tell my son again to do at his end in order to get our names on the list for Homecoming now as we may be making a road trip after all, not sure yet and neither is he. But I now want that info pkt. just in case and for our names to be on that list. I can probably find it but thought if someone knew real quick that would be most helpful.
Mar 19, 2014
too tall Joan
My daughter is very stressed right now. Coach Sheila I sent her the little strength poster that you posted
Mar 19, 2014
Carol Ann
Too Tall, Sorry about your daughter. I think most of our kids right now are in that boat. They are READY for all this to be over with and I know the very end of deployment is the worst!
Mar 19, 2014
navymomson#2
Hi Ladies How do we get the information packet re: the homecoming?
Mar 19, 2014
navymomson#2
Looking for information re hotels, where to park, timing of the return?
Mar 19, 2014
pam
Hi navymomson#2 you will need to contact Ombudsman for all that info,
Mar 19, 2014
Coach Shelia
Mar 19, 2014
Coach Shelia
Hello everyone! I'm still happy dancing! Stay focused, patient and positive!
Mar 19, 2014
Coach Shelia
Hello again!
Mar 19, 2014
Coach Shelia
Ramen
noodles cup wearing cats!
Mar 19, 2014
Zander'sMom
Good evening everyone… Just worrying here a bit. Got a message from my son. He has failed a hearing test 3 times in his left ear. This is new as he had no hearing problems prior to deployment. Seems he can't hear low-pitched tones, but just in that one ear. Anyone else ever know of someone who has experienced this during deployment?
Mar 19, 2014
carrie
Mar 19, 2014
Zander'sMom
Thank you dartangion for the link!
carrie..he has had an audiogram 3 days in a row. He says that he had to fail 3 of them before anything else will be done. Today was the 3rd test, which he again failed. I guess as a newbie, I never knew he was being exposed to the kind of noise that could affect his hearing. I know he's all grown up, but I still have the "mom thing" going on and the need to protect him… lol. He got kinda irritated at me when I kept asking "ok, who's going to take this to the next step to find out what's going on with your hearing?" He told me all he wants to do is get home and he'll deal with the "hearing thing" once he's back on land...
Mar 19, 2014
Zander'sMom
dartangion-does your wife have problems with certain tones or is it just her hearing in general? I am sorry to hear of this hearing loss for anyone!
Mar 19, 2014
pschip
Zander's Mom my son also has failed his test and was told that he would have to see Dr when back on land As a mom i know how you feel I kept ask him all kinds of questions he said that he will have to wait till he get back to do anything so i backed off i don't want him stressed i just kept praying
Mar 19, 2014
GrandmaBarB
News from our Sailors' home.....
http://www.wvec.com/news/VAW-126-gets-new-leader-during-USS-Harry-S...
Mar 19, 2014
carrie
GrandmaBarB......that was nice of you to share Truman's good News with us. And has always you have everybody back!! I really Appreciated you. Just to see that Ship and knowing my sailors is on there gave me great relief!!!!
Mar 19, 2014
GrandmaBarB
Carrie, Juliebelle and others. Sometimes it's good to get a glimpse of the "routine" lives our sailors live and endure. We all get so caught up in everything, with tension, anxiety, worry and such, we might forget they are working out there....ha.
Live goes on for the Navy and our Sailors.....even at sea thousands of miles away.
Mar 20, 2014
pam
Sorry to hear about your Sailors failing the hearing test ladies :(
Mar 20, 2014
Navymom2
Thanks for all your positive posts Coach Sheila! :) Keep them coming...
Mar 20, 2014
Coach Shelia
Good morning! Sending prayers and well wishes today and forever for everyone!
Mar 20, 2014
Catsmom
Mar 20, 2014
Coach Shelia
Mar 20, 2014
pam
Our hard working, amazing Sailors must be pretty busy not hearing much from my girl these days.
HAPPY "1"st day of SPRING ladies!!!! closer and closer to us HUGGING our Sailors!!!! YAYYYYYY!!!!
Mar 20, 2014
Carol Ann
Looking for those cabana boys...sure is taking a long time for that cowboy to find them...
Mar 20, 2014
carrie
Mar 20, 2014
pam
Thank you for sharing dartangion yes, great wonderful news!! Positive, Homecoming closer and closer!!! Happpy Dancing!!
Mar 20, 2014
Catsmom
Have a good day everyone.
Mar 21, 2014
Coach Shelia
I'm still happy dancing! I hope you've all had a great week! Have a great weekend! Stay focused, patient and positive!
Mar 21, 2014
pam
Awesome Catsmom!!!
Mar 21, 2014
jbr0001-USS Harry Truman-VAQ 130
So happy that everyone is doing well. I haven't heard from my ombudsman yet. Hope to hear soon so I can plan. I did talked to my son the other day and he seem okay but said they are sooooo ready to come home. So I am doing the happy dance. Thanks Coach for the positive feed back it really helps us all.
Mar 21, 2014
GrandmaBarB
REALLY, REALLY, REALLY good news!!!! Time to celebrate for real....and start counting days, for sure.
http://www.dailypress.com/news/military/dp-truman-jets-end-combat-m...
Mar 21, 2014
carrie
Peace & Love!!!!
Mar 21, 2014
Kiya
hello everyone i am new to this site and my b/f is on this ship that is deployed and i was just wondering how does this whole thing work? this is his first deployment and all he told me was a possible come home date. but i dont know anything else because he cant really call me :( but any advice or info would be amazing thanks :) and i pray for all of your sailors to return safely as well <3
Mar 21, 2014
GrandmaBarB
Kiya...welcome.
You can contact the Ombudsman for the Truman...email them or call. They can give you some info and direction on what you and your sailor need to do. Here is the link to the Truman website. Along the top are other links...there you will find the Ombudsman site...with email and phone numbers.
http://www.truman.navy.mil/
Good luck....
Mar 21, 2014
Kiya
thank you so much ! :)
Mar 21, 2014
Coach Shelia
Good morning everyone! When I look at the calendar I do a happy dance! You know exactly what I'm talking about too!
Mar 22, 2014
pam
Good morning everyone!!! Yes, sure do Coach Sheila!!! Love all of your postings!!! Have a Positive, Happy,Happy day ladies!!
Mar 22, 2014
Catsmom
Mar 22, 2014
Navymom2
WOO HOO!!! Finally heard from my son. HAPPY DAYS ARE HERE AGAIN... :)
Mar 22, 2014
1k2n3j
Hi ladies! While I am sad that I cannot attend homecoming, I'm thrilled for all of you who can. I know how much I love our Sailors (doesn't matter if it's my own), so I know my son will feel the excitement and love from everyone! I wanted to share this experience from my son's point of view, and in his own words: "Our relief ship has finally arrived. Everyone was flooding the port side of the ship in the hangar bay and on the flight deck to get a look and take pictures of CVN 77." I am so glad our Truman Sailors are coming back, and so grateful to those Sailors there to relieve them. God bless them all! And while I cannot make homecoming, my son will be on leave shortly after and coming home, so not much longer until I see him in person!
Mar 22, 2014
Coach Shelia
Safe travels to your Sailor 1k2n3j!
Mar 22, 2014
Coach Shelia
Yippeeeeeeeeeeeeee! I'm so happy I can't stop dancing!
Mar 22, 2014
Gaisey
Mar 22, 2014
mwayle
Mar 22, 2014