Yippeeeeeeeeeeeeee WOW! I'm up before the alarm. You know I slept very little thinking about seeing our son again. LOL My Mama is Happy Dancing in heaven... The Best Moms Get Promoted to Grandma's! So happy for those of you getting your Sailors home soon! I'll try not to scream too much on the livestream! LOL Keep Those Prayers Coming! Keep Those Feet and Hearts Dancing! See you soon! Yippeeeeeeeeeeeeee WOW Yippeeeeeeeeeeeeee WOW
I don't post a lot, but I always read everyone else's post. Just wanted to say how excited I am for all of us that our homecoming day is almost here! Can't wait to see those smiling faces! I will we could know which face belongs to those of you who can't be there when the ship comes home so we could hug them for you. But your happy dance day will just be a little bit later when you see them get off of those planes! Prayers for safe travels for everyone!
Sounds like those of us coming to the night before event will be wearing a yellow scarf. I don't have one but I will either borrow one or wear a streamer around my neck.i am planning on being at the event around 4. I am staying with my son in law in virginia beach. Family that is coming with us is staying at Extended Stay America. Can't wait to meet you all on Thursday
Morning Everyone!! I don't post often but wanted to tell everyone how wonderful and life affirming it's been to have this group during the last 9 months... Whether known or unknown... I thank you!! We'll be there late - not sure if we're going to make the BEFORE... but definitely will be on the Pier.... I'll be the one with the decorated hat (my daughter's idea.... since it's close to Easter and VERY patriotic!) Sent a pic to my son and told him to just look for it... easy way to spot Mom and the Fam.. Have a great day!!
A fire broke out aboard the guided missile cruiser Hue City on Monday evening as the ship was crossing the Atlantic, the Navy announced today.
The extent of the damage is still being assessed, the Navy said, but there were no injuries and the ship continues under normal power.
The fire started in the No.1 gas turbine generator at 6:20 p.m., a Navy official said. A general quarters alert went out, and the crew responded to their duty stations. The fire spread through the stacks to the first and third decks, spawning smaller fires.
The Harry S. Truman strike group was crossing the Atlantic in the opposite direction as it returns to Norfolk. Sailors from the strike group boarded the Hue City and are helping assess damage.
The Hue City departed Mayport, Fla., on Friday for deployment to the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility.
We've had a wonderful time with our son. We are so excited for the Truman Families that will be reunited soon. We will not be attending. ((((HUGS TO ALL))))
Good morning GOD and the Whole World!!!! Lord, we thank you for waking us up this morning and starting us on our way! We have so much to thank you for, all this Sweet JOY, it may be a little nippy, snowing, raining, wind blowing, some had to go to work today, but we thank you anyway! Lord we thank you for our sons and daughters, friends, Spouses, Love ones and just everybody, we even give thanks to you for watching over all of us during this gracious time!!!! Keep a hedge of Protection around us ALL!!! Hallelujah, Glory to GOD!! In the name of Jesus we pray, AMEN!!!!
Ps: Act a fool--------- :) but in a good way, be safe, observe your surrounding and have FUN-FUN and just be HAPPY! Sisters, thanks for all of the wonderful lovely pictures and comments! Have a wonderful Bless week everybody!!!!
God bless you carrie. Your prayes are an insapration.
Coach Shelia love your postings :-)going
jk enjoy your son, I know you love every secound with him. Love the picture!
We are driving through Nort Carolina now. About 5the more hours we will be in Norfolk! So excited..
Carrie: Thanks for your prayers! Those of you traveling be safe and stay safe! You are almost to your special day! I am happy dancing for you all! My son left this morning and is visiting a college today in Penn, staying overnight and heading back to VA tomorrow. He will be on the ship working for your sons and daughters so they can take their turn with you all! I was sad to see him go-the 9 days went by way too fast! I am happy though knowing he will be back again for good in a few weeks! Then after the summer will start college and move on with the next phase of his life! he is looking forward to this but says he will miss the Navy and the friends he has made there. Yippee, happy happy dancing for you all!
Yay Carol Ann I am so happy for you!! We are at SLC finished first leg of the trip drinking Bloody Mary!! I want to sleep on the next leg to Detroit!!! Bizarre itinerary but it was cheap!! Sooo excited!! Carrie keep praying!! Coach Sheila I expect to see you doing the happy dance!! Yeehaw!!!
Our Sailor and his family left earlier this week to return to Norfolk to prepare for the Truman's arrival. Yes, they took that little cutie from his grandparents. : ))) It's all good tho. We had a quick family photo session, the little one could only tolerate so much posing. This is Poppy and his lil Grandbuddy.....these two are going to miss each other. But, we are happy that the baby now has his daddy back. : ) We are so very grateful the his safe return from deployment. Prayers continue for the Truman and the fleet.
Although we've already had our family time. We are so excited for each of you that are soon to reunite with you loves. Safe travels to all.
Be safe all you traveling family members of the USS Harry S Truman. Happy Homecomings to you all!! I can hardly wait to see my son gain. Grateful for all of your positive postings and feed back. Thank You So Much!!! God Bless You All! Happy for all the reunited friends and family. Be Safe, enjoy and treasure your time with your Sailors!
Cindy: Thanks! Yep and Yep. i will miss you all so much too! Think I may still hang around a while. So hard to let go of my Navy sisters! I am so excited for all you Navy Moms getting to see your children again! It had been 10 months since I had and let me tell you I think my son got tired of me hugging him--well maybe not cuz even though he protested a little he sure smiled when I did! lol
Made it, in Norfolk! YAY!
Carol Ann, stay around, we are family! Need updates on our boy!
Can't wait to meet everyone! So excited! Just want to hug my girl, and not let go!
Hi all, we decided at the last minute to drive to Norfolk. We don't have a hotel for Friday night. does anyone knows of a place besides the navy lodge and gateway to stay?
Me and my daughter drove from Ar to Greeneville TN today. That is where my husband is currently working. Going to head to VA tomorrow, and we're staying at the Residence Inn Chesapeake. Probably not ideal location regarding traffic that day, but it's all I could find. I am so excited and I just can't hide it... lil tune that runs through my head in times like these! Going to be exhausted, but one happy Momma!
I know, when we see the awesome sight of our brave coming in, all of the stress, worries, and exhaustion will just be gone and nothing else in the world will matter! God bless you Navy Sisters, and our loved ones!
Sandra-- thx to your son and you for the link, I email my sailor the infor.
Catsmom, Gaisey, Carol Ann, Cindy and other Sisters--- You all are welcome for the prayers, just keep my family and me in your prayer! I'm glad you gals made it safe and the rest is on there way including my daughter is flying out tomorrow morning to represent our family. She and sailor brother are tight, tight!
Everything is going to turn out just fine for everybody!!! Peace and Love!!! HAPPY EASTER to all! ;)
beenerjoan-- this pop up on my email, Hotwire.com has a Secret Hot Rate on Hotels listed below are two different specials with various of locations. Pray before you call them, they will have a room with your name on it. Thank GOD for looking out for you!
Its been such a pleasure getting to know all you ladies, Navy Sisters!!! Happy Homecoming!!!! Happy dancing!!! YAYYYYY!!!!! They made it and we made it!!! Take care friends!!!
Info is up on Truman FB page - said streaming will begin sometime this afternoon and continue through tormorrow!! Safe travels everyone.. We're heading south now... God Bless!
Michelle Chicago mom, the link that Sandra sent recently from her son to watch live will start at 10:30 am on Friday.
Good luck all of you in Norfolk, my prayers are always with you. Hug your Sailors for me as well. I will see my daughter back in Calif. Saturday, can't wait.
Thank you Lord for this day! Good afternoon everybody, well I’ve already done the morning prayers for everybody! Can I get a AMEN? AMEN! Well, my gal has already arrived safely on her flight, I purposely held this Post until she arrived. So, I prayed and ask GOD could we (everybody) have our Unlimited Liberty time, because you said in your Words: “A man hath no better thing under the sun, than to eat, and to drink, and to be merry: for that shall abide with him of his labour the days of his life, which God giveth him under the sun.” (Ecclesiastes 8:15) We claim this in the Name of Jesus, we pray Amen!
So, Lets’ Get This Party Started for real!!! So, I’m dedicating these two links to ALL, everybody can relate to this: who was stress-out, when thru something, sleepless night, couldn’t eat or think right…….. During this Deployment! I want y’all to shake ALL of those problems away starting now and feel like how I’ve been feeling in Atlanta (still on a Spiritual/Natural High) from talking to my Sailor son on his Birthday!! Have FUN! We ALL have Earn This!!! heh heh
Coach Shelia
Yippeeeeeeeeeeeeee WOW! I'm up before the alarm. You know I slept very little thinking about seeing our son again. LOL My Mama is Happy Dancing in heaven... The Best Moms Get Promoted to Grandma's! So happy for those of you getting your Sailors home soon! I'll try not to scream too much on the livestream! LOL Keep Those Prayers Coming! Keep Those Feet and Hearts Dancing!
See you soon! Yippeeeeeeeeeeeeee WOW Yippeeeeeeeeeeeeee WOW
Apr 15, 2014
Jan C
hmm ... guess I'm not a very good mom
Apr 15, 2014
Zander'sMom
I don't post a lot, but I always read everyone else's post. Just wanted to say how excited I am for all of us that our homecoming day is almost here! Can't wait to see those smiling faces! I will we could know which face belongs to those of you who can't be there when the ship comes home so we could hug them for you. But your happy dance day will just be a little bit later when you see them get off of those planes! Prayers for safe travels for everyone!
Apr 15, 2014
too tall Joan
Sounds like those of us coming to the night before event will be wearing a yellow scarf. I don't have one but I will either borrow one or wear a streamer around my neck.i am planning on being at the event around 4. I am staying with my son in law in virginia beach. Family that is coming with us is staying at Extended Stay America. Can't wait to meet you all on Thursday
Apr 15, 2014
Carol Ann
Monte%20Carlo.jpg
Picture of my son in Monte Carlo. Thought I would share with you ladies. Carol Ann
Apr 15, 2014
durrichShip03/Div354
Morning Everyone!! I don't post often but wanted to tell everyone how wonderful and life affirming it's been to have this group during the last 9 months... Whether known or unknown... I thank you!! We'll be there late - not sure if we're going to make the BEFORE... but definitely will be on the Pier.... I'll be the one with the decorated hat (my daughter's idea.... since it's close to Easter and VERY patriotic!) Sent a pic to my son and told him to just look for it... easy way to spot Mom and the Fam.. Have a great day!!
Apr 15, 2014
sheis22 Ship 02 Div. 932
www.livestream.com/usnavy
Apr 15, 2014
sheis22 Ship 02 Div. 932
oops, I should have commented,lol. The link below is where I went to see past homecomings. Just scroll down the page & you should see it.
Apr 15, 2014
ginurse_amy
ANYONE HEARD ABOUT THIS YET?
A fire broke out aboard the guided missile cruiser Hue City on Monday evening as the ship was crossing the Atlantic, the Navy announced today.
The extent of the damage is still being assessed, the Navy said, but there were no injuries and the ship continues under normal power.
The fire started in the No.1 gas turbine generator at 6:20 p.m., a Navy official said. A general quarters alert went out, and the crew responded to their duty stations. The fire spread through the stacks to the first and third decks, spawning smaller fires.
The Harry S. Truman strike group was crossing the Atlantic in the opposite direction as it returns to Norfolk. Sailors from the strike group boarded the Hue City and are helping assess damage.
The Hue City departed Mayport, Fla., on Friday for deployment to the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility.
Apr 15, 2014
JK Family
Apr 15, 2014
JK Family
We've had a wonderful time with our son. We are so excited for the Truman Families that will be reunited soon. We will not be attending. ((((HUGS TO ALL))))
Apr 15, 2014
too tall Joan
Gin ire Amy yes I heard about it but didn't know Truman helped out. Thanks for posting
I'm sure we will be given the time of the life stream closer to the arrival
Apr 15, 2014
Coach Shelia
Good morning everyone! Thanks for sharing your photos and comments!
Apr 16, 2014
Coach Shelia
Apr 16, 2014
Gaisey
Apr 16, 2014
dragon7
Yea Gaisey! I leave later this afternoon!! Can't wait!
Apr 16, 2014
JK Family
Apr 16, 2014
JK Family
So excited for all the babies who are getting their moms and dads back soon.
Apr 16, 2014
carrie
Good morning GOD and the Whole World!!!! Lord, we thank you for waking us up this morning and starting us on our way! We have so much to thank you for, all this Sweet JOY, it may be a little nippy, snowing, raining, wind blowing, some had to go to work today, but we thank you anyway! Lord we thank you for our sons and daughters, friends, Spouses, Love ones and just everybody, we even give thanks to you for watching over all of us during this gracious time!!!! Keep a hedge of Protection around us ALL!!! Hallelujah, Glory to GOD!! In the name of Jesus we pray, AMEN!!!!
Ps: Act a fool--------- :) but in a good way, be safe, observe your surrounding and have FUN-FUN and just be HAPPY! Sisters, thanks for all of the wonderful lovely pictures and comments! Have a wonderful Bless week everybody!!!!
Apr 16, 2014
Catsmom
Coach Shelia love your postings :-)going
jk enjoy your son, I know you love every secound with him. Love the picture!
We are driving through Nort Carolina now. About 5the more hours we will be in Norfolk! So excited..
Apr 16, 2014
Carol Ann
Carrie: Thanks for your prayers! Those of you traveling be safe and stay safe! You are almost to your special day! I am happy dancing for you all! My son left this morning and is visiting a college today in Penn, staying overnight and heading back to VA tomorrow. He will be on the ship working for your sons and daughters so they can take their turn with you all! I was sad to see him go-the 9 days went by way too fast! I am happy though knowing he will be back again for good in a few weeks! Then after the summer will start college and move on with the next phase of his life! he is looking forward to this but says he will miss the Navy and the friends he has made there. Yippee, happy happy dancing for you all!
Apr 16, 2014
Carol Ann
Yay Catsmom! Almsot there! Bet you are so excited!
JK is that the little guy? Such a good picture and so cute too!
Apr 16, 2014
Carol Ann
Ladies, Time to break out the cocktails!Easter%20Cocktail.jpg
Apr 16, 2014
Gaisey
Apr 16, 2014
JK Family
Our Sailor and his family left earlier this week to return to Norfolk to prepare for the Truman's arrival. Yes, they took that little cutie from his grandparents. : ))) It's all good tho. We had a quick family photo session, the little one could only tolerate so much posing. This is Poppy and his lil Grandbuddy.....these two are going to miss each other. But, we are happy that the baby now has his daddy back. : )
We are so very grateful the his safe return from deployment. Prayers continue for the Truman and the fleet.
Although we've already had our family time. We are so excited for each of you that are soon to reunite with you loves. Safe travels to all.
Apr 16, 2014
Carol Ann
JK: He is one little heartbreaker, that's for sure! Happy for him to get his daddy back!
Apr 16, 2014
Carol Ann
This will be you all SOON!So%20so%20Happy%20for%20you%20all%21.jpg
Apr 16, 2014
JK Family
Love that pic!!!!!! Can't WAIT to see the Truman's families reunion photo's
Apr 16, 2014
Carol Ann
Yay Cindy! Halfway there! No limits to the distance us Moms will travel for our Sailors! Enjoy!
Apr 16, 2014
Carol Ann
Cindy: LOVE your hat! I do want to let you know it is very windy at the pier, so you will definitely want to hang on to your hat! LOL
Apr 16, 2014
Carol Ann
Cindy: This Deployment was my son's 2nd one. his first was in 2010. They went out in May and came back Dec. 21st. Not as long as this one!
Apr 16, 2014
rgriego
Be safe all you traveling family members of the USS Harry S Truman. Happy Homecomings to you all!! I can hardly wait to see my son gain. Grateful for all of your positive postings and feed back. Thank You So Much!!! God Bless You All! Happy for all the reunited friends and family. Be Safe, enjoy and treasure your time with your Sailors!
Apr 16, 2014
Carol Ann
Cindy: Thanks! Yep and Yep. i will miss you all so much too! Think I may still hang around a while. So hard to let go of my Navy sisters! I am so excited for all you Navy Moms getting to see your children again! It had been 10 months since I had and let me tell you I think my son got tired of me hugging him--well maybe not cuz even though he protested a little he sure smiled when I did! lol
Apr 16, 2014
Catsmom
Carol Ann, stay around, we are family! Need updates on our boy!
Can't wait to meet everyone! So excited! Just want to hug my girl, and not let go!
Apr 16, 2014
beenerjoan
Apr 16, 2014
pschip
I'm staying at the Quality Inn it right down from the navy Lodge
Apr 16, 2014
Gina
Me and my daughter drove from Ar to Greeneville TN today. That is where my husband is currently working. Going to head to VA tomorrow, and we're staying at the Residence Inn Chesapeake. Probably not ideal location regarding traffic that day, but it's all I could find. I am so excited and I just can't hide it... lil tune that runs through my head in times like these! Going to be exhausted, but one happy Momma!
Apr 16, 2014
Catsmom
Apr 16, 2014
Catsmom
Apr 16, 2014
Catsmom
Apr 16, 2014
Catsmom
Apr 16, 2014
Gina
I know, when we see the awesome sight of our brave coming in, all of the stress, worries, and exhaustion will just be gone and nothing else in the world will matter! God bless you Navy Sisters, and our loved ones!
Apr 16, 2014
carrie
Sandra-- thx to your son and you for the link, I email my sailor the infor.
Catsmom, Gaisey, Carol Ann, Cindy and other Sisters--- You all are welcome for the prayers, just keep my family and me in your prayer! I'm glad you gals made it safe and the rest is on there way including my daughter is flying out tomorrow morning to represent our family. She and sailor brother are tight, tight!
Everything is going to turn out just fine for everybody!!! Peace and Love!!! HAPPY EASTER to all! ;)
Apr 16, 2014
carrie
beenerjoan-- this pop up on my email, Hotwire.com has a Secret Hot Rate on Hotels listed below are two different specials with various of locations. Pray before you call them, they will have a room with your name on it. Thank GOD for looking out for you!
1. Norfolk Areas:
1-855-312-2084 (Reference # 15660619526)
2. Various Areas around Homecoming:
1-855-698-5641 (Reference # 27858589957)
I hope this help you out!!!! Be Bless and Calm!!
Apr 16, 2014
pam
Its been such a pleasure getting to know all you ladies, Navy Sisters!!! Happy Homecoming!!!! Happy dancing!!! YAYYYYY!!!!! They made it and we made it!!! Take care friends!!!
Apr 17, 2014
jbird
beenerjoan- maybe look up some local b&b's? I always stay at a b&b when I have to be away from home.
Apr 17, 2014
durrichShip03/Div354
Info is up on Truman FB page - said streaming will begin sometime this afternoon and continue through tormorrow!! Safe travels everyone.. We're heading south now... God Bless!
Apr 17, 2014
sheis22 Ship 02 Div. 932
Michelle Chicago mom, the link that Sandra sent recently from her son to watch live will start at 10:30 am on Friday.
Good luck all of you in Norfolk, my prayers are always with you. Hug your Sailors for me as well. I will see my daughter back in Calif. Saturday, can't wait.
Apr 17, 2014
beenerjoan
Apr 17, 2014
carrie
Thank you Lord for this day! Good afternoon everybody, well I’ve already done the morning prayers for everybody! Can I get a AMEN? AMEN! Well, my gal has already arrived safely on her flight, I purposely held this Post until she arrived. So, I prayed and ask GOD could we (everybody) have our Unlimited Liberty time, because you said in your Words: “A man hath no better thing under the sun, than to eat, and to drink, and to be merry: for that shall abide with him of his labour the days of his life, which God giveth him under the sun.” (Ecclesiastes 8:15) We claim this in the Name of Jesus, we pray Amen!
So, Lets’ Get This Party Started for real!!! So, I’m dedicating these two links to ALL, everybody can relate to this: who was stress-out, when thru something, sleepless night, couldn’t eat or think right…….. During this Deployment! I want y’all to shake ALL of those problems away starting now and feel like how I’ve been feeling in Atlanta (still on a Spiritual/Natural High) from talking to my Sailor son on his Birthday!! Have FUN! We ALL have Earn This!!! heh heh
WAR - GROOVIN
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5XRx19ZjN8E&feature=share&li...
It’s A Family Affair – Sly & Family Affair
http://youtu.be/EfpYjaA5C44
Apr 17, 2014