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Not sure if you all heard about the Osprey that crashed in Japan..  8 military members died.  One of the Airman onboard was an Air Force Major from our town, 34 years old.  B went to high school with him (same class) and his siblings (he was a triplet). Heartbreaking.

B'sNukeMom - That was such a horrible story. I'm sad for all the families and loved ones of these service members. Prayers for your son and your family as you mourn this loss.

Thanks joe-mom. His brother is also in the Air Force, they are a strong military family.

B'sNukeMom- that was a terrible thing that happened.  My thoughts and prayers are with the families of these kids. I'm sorry for your loss. 

Today’s the day!

Well, we didn't beat Army but it was still a good game!  I hope everyone had a nice weekend.  We got our Christmas lights up so that was nice!

Welcome to our newest member ~ Lisa!

Please be sure to read the ***NEW MEMBERS*** info at the top of the page.  Lots of good info there.  Also take a look at the Pages (20) to the right under the member profiles - be sure to hit "view all".  And the discussion forum above has some good info too - be sure to read Chipmunks "Nuke A School Daily Schedule".  And of course, feel free to ask any questions you may have.

Good morning all. I am a new nuke mom. A school begins on the 18th for him. He got there on Saturday. Just found out Christmas home is a no go. I'm sad especially since I missed Thanksgiving too but I get it. Learning lots from the discussion posts. Thanks for the info on what to expect. 

Welcome, Lisa! Congrats to your son and best of luck to him in A school. We're here to help in any way we can.

Lisa - Welcome to the group!! I am sorry that your son will not be able to come home for Christmas. This seems unusual for A school to start on the 18th of December, they used to take a Holiday stand down. If you are able to give us any updates, that would be great!

Is your son actually starting classes, or is it just a matter of he just got to GC and so he is still INDOC? Let your son know that if he is able to get any of his "UI"s - Under Instruction done (basically learning how to stand watch), during this holiday time, then that would be a good thing. I can get those done and not have to work them in later when he is trying to study. 

Happy Wednesday!

Proud Momma - I love the picture!! Thank you for sharing. I was having issues with my computer and could not open the picture up from my email yesterday. 

Happy Monday!

@Chipmunk ~ I was happy to share the picture! :D  Glad that you got to see it! May you have a Blessed Christmas! Me?  I'll be pretty sad. My Sailor isn't coming home for Christmas :'( 

Proud Momma - we can be sad together that we don't have our sailor for Christmas. This was supposed to be my year to have all of my kids for Christmas, but now we are just hoping that Sailor baby is going to be home for Christmas! Her hospital stay has been long enough. And my other out of town kids had to adjust their plans due to work, so we are celebrating a little earlier than I had anticipated. {{{BNMHs}}}

Right there with ya, Proud Momma. Mine isn't coming home, either. Missing him terribly. Hoping you find joy in the season anyway. Merry Christmas!

I sent  a picture of my granddaughter snuggling on the floor in front of the Christmas tree and he texted, STOP IT! he misses home horribly, and we are a very close family. Christmas has always been a big thing. It maybe better for him not to come home honestly, he would miss it more I think. I wish they would have allowed them to come home a bit after BC. but 11 weeks for BC for him and 1 week hold at GC now school beginning and another 14 weeks. That's a lot. We missed Thanksgiving and are now also going to miss his 19th birthday, Christmas, and New years. I grow up military so I get it but it still makes it hard. 

Chipmunk - praying for a Christmas miracle and Baby P gets to come home for Christmas.  This has to be so hard on them.

We are heading to MI 12/29-1/3 so celebrating Christmas just a little later.  Hubby, youngest son, my mom and I are all heading there to spend time with B&C and to enjoy baby Oliver's first Christmas. This will be my mom's first visit to Michigan....crossing my fingers all goes well!

B'sNukeMom - Nice that you'll be able to be a part of Oliver's first Christmas. Safe travels!

B’sNukeMom - what a special time for your family! Wishing you safe travels.

Proud Mama and Joes Mom - same here. 1st year and so sad

B'sNukeMoM, the weather has been unusually mild for this time of the year, we have absolutely no snow. Don't know what part of Michigan you are heading but we have rain predicted until next Wednesday. Safe travels.

Northwoodsmom - they had snow the other day but it looks like it will be warming up a bit when we are there.  Definitely nothing like our weather in SoCal lol!

Merry Belated Christmas everyone!!

We ended up celebrating a lot earlier than usual with our out of state children coming before Christmas and so close to one of the kids' birthdays that it was rather off for them as well as for me, as I usually focus on their birthday first. My sailor vet and sailor gal spent their Christmas at the hospital with Baby P. and my other out-of-state kids had already headed home. We had a quiet day with only a couple of our children, wet weather but no snow, and sunshine! 

All in all, we still had some family fun, watched movies, played games, and went to look at Christmas lights. 

Chipmunk, I'm so sorry that Baby P wasn't able to come home for Christmas.  Hopefully she will be home soon!

My sailor was not able to come home for Christmas, but we had a nice long phone conversation. We hadn't talked in a while, so it was really nice to chat. My older kiddo and their wife were here for Christmas morning, which was simple and delightful.

N4M hugs to all!

PacNWmom - amazing how good a phone call can you make you feel ;-D

I'm so excited - heading to Michigan tomorrow!

PacNWmom - So glad you got your phone call!

B'sNukeMom - Enjoy your family time in MI. Safe travels!

PacNWmom - I am sorry that you were not able to see your son, but I am glad you had a phone call!!

B'sNukeMom - Wishing your family lots of happy memories, and safe travels. Be sure to get a generation picture!!

Our family is also rejoicing that Baby Precious is now home with her family and they are all adjusting to baby life outside of the hospital.

Happy  New Years!! My son is now deployed. It’ll be a long time before I hear from him. Praying for all the sailors out on and under the water. 

Pizanche - That silence is so hard, but we are all grateful to your sailor. Praying for you both.