LOL, "love" not live. I could live on Japanese food though.
And the bakeries can be amazing. And yes, they have Dinkin Donuts in Japan, and Denny's. Again, not quite the same as in the US. Fast food places in Japan can be a lot of fun. I like the MOS Burger teriyaki burger, and they make good thick fries. Yum.
Blondie, I am laughing because I was raised on sticky rice and prefer it. Only the sushi rice is sweetened, but sticky rice can taste sweet because it has no salt or butter. I'm such a Californian, even though I don't live there now!
I like the black beans alright, but the sweet red bean paste is my favorite. I miss it a lot. I can get Japanese food here, but not the sweet cakes.
The Mc Donalds Teriyaki burger was "the bomb". And you are right about the fries, THICK. I think we got something from the bakery in the train station everyday. It was really fun experiencing all the food. I liked the "pancake" too. It had cabbage, choice of meat, carrots and other stuff mixed in a pancake like batter. It was also really good. We ate back alley a lot and had lots of great food. Took the trains every where and walked all over Japan. At least it felt that way. We went to Mt. Fugi, the bowing deer, saw the monkeys, lots on shrines a castle, rode bikes.
No, those are dumplings I think. The place we went for Okonomiyyaki put everything in a bowl. You stirred it all together then dumped it out onto a griddle. It was like Korean BBQ where you cook your own food.
Wishing all the sailors' dads and grandpas and uncles - Happy Father's Day
WOW - Maggs - how romantic and loving !!! Now besides updates on GREAT news of hubby and Angel adventures - we all will have fun hearing about the up coming wedding! To the new moms here - Maggs can really tell share stories that are true! Hugs Maggs !!!!
Welcome Aboard New Moms!!!!!
Love hearing about planned trips coming up and Anti M - Kim and Blondie have so much to share.
Anti M - have you and your hubby every thought about taking a trip back to Japan for fun? I was thinking you could create a wonderful book for Navy Moms about getting ready to travel to Japan - clothing for climates - foods and manners - fun! Plus, have fun yourself.
Well, it might be a holiday for the guys - but the Laundry Fairy dropped in. Off to visit with her
Sending you positive thoughts. Yikes, be careful! Not sure what we would all do without you. Phooey on the doctors. Like hubby said, serves them right.
I don't remember the vending machine food but it does not surprise me. My husband still craves the little rice sandwiches he found at the convienence stores. He would buy those and take them with him where every we would go. It is amazing how the train stations are like malls.
Hi there, I am so glad I am eating lunch while reading your posts. I would be starving. My son has a torn ACL. He has to have surgery - just found out this morning. Do they do that surgery there in Yokosuka or do they transport them somewhere else in Japan or back to the states? Feeling very bad that I can't be there for him.
Chinese shadow US aircraft carrier on South China Sea patrol
EDITOR’S NOTE: This is a weekly look at the latest key developments in the South China Sea, home to several territorial conflicts that have raised tensions in the region.
Kim, the main hospital at Yokosuka is very likely able to do his ACL surgery. I had emergency surgery there twice, they are very good. He will probably get some convalescent leave (don't count on him being allowed to travel) and then LIMDU (limited duty). If he is on a ship on LIMDU, he might even be sent to a shore command for a while.
Japanese vending machines were terrific, although my favorite was not food, but all the different hot and cold drinks. One by my house even sold bottles of whisky and small kegs of sake. I loved street food too, and was excited whenever there was a festival.
There are several kinds of cook it yourself dishes. Okonomiyaki and Korean BBQ , and sukiyaki, and teppenyaki. Yaki means fried, grilled, or sauteed, so that explains that!
China has always been acting up n the south seas. We are just hearing about it more. One of those "keep an eye on it" situations. I think if there will be open conflict, it will be in a generation or two rather than now.
This year my son's nose was broken by a hatch on the ship while on deployment. During the next port they flew him back to Yokosuka for treatment after seen by that port hospital doctor. He was satisfied with the care he received
Hello Ladies...I need to vent and I need your help and suggestions and as always need a listening ear. I joined here 4 years ago when my Son was assigned to Yokosuka. It was hard but with this site I found strength and support. My son was re-assigned to Guam earlier this year. I stayed on this site for the same reason I originally joined. "Hard to Leave" My Son and I are close.I raised both my son and daughter by myself since they were 4 and 14 months. My son doesn't like me to spend money on him. However, it gave me pleasure in shopping and shipping care packages, Easter, Birthdays...especially birthdays. Now he is going to turn 23 in a month and he won't give me his address. Again cuz he doesn't want me to spend money on him. He says " A Happy Birthday message will do" I know this is my issue...but for 22 years I threw big parties and gave him gifts and now I can't send him even a card. This is killing me.I know I have to let it go but it hurts so bad. The other part of this ....the doctors told me I would never be able to have kids....and two miracles happened to me with hard work, procedures, mis-carriages and I lost his twin brother. so, celebration for birthdays is a big deal to me. If you have any suggestions on how I get through this, play dective and get an address or any words of wisdom I would greatly appreciate it. Thank you for listening and again thank you for your support.
MOMPLUS2- OMG!!! Your situation sounds just like a carbon copy of my issue! I was here pulling my hair out a couple weeks ago. I didn't know where to go or who to turn to. My son has been in Yokosuka for almost a year and I have begged him for his address. He kept making up excusessaying he wasn't sure it's a lot of numbers etc., and he didn't call often. I like you raised my kids by myself and my son is 21 years old and we did a lot of things together now we don't even talk like we used to and I was crying, upset. Finally my other kids kept saying mom he's just being irresponsible. I know my son can call more than he does seems to me he's gotten worse since joining the navy. That's how I feel. I thought the navy is suppose to make you responsible. Don't get me wrong I know they are busy but I cannot believe that busy to check on momma. Finally I went out and bought a international phone card and called the naval hospital and talked to an ombudsman we talked for almost an hour. He was great. I told him I was going to get a ticket and fly over there to see my son. He said don't do that because my son probably under not be happy about that. He explained that he is fine and sometimes they are so homesick that sometimes talking with someone from home makes it worse and he will come around. After we talked I received an email from him that said he just talked to my sons supervisor and he said he's okay. He said he can talk to my if I wanted him to but leave him be for a while and he will come around. I got the ombudsman info from AntiM that might be a suggestion. I think my problem is like you I did so many things for my son now he's a grown man and it's hard to let go. Add me on your friend list we can chat if you like.
Take care Oh by the way after a year my son finally sent me the address
Every command overseas has an FPO address which can be found via google. You don't really need their department or division. And yes, talking to the ombudsman can often be very useful.
Good morning ladies, I need to count my blessings reading your post. My son and communicate frequently
However he mentioned to me about the sailors who don't communicate with home or not in a hurry to make a visit home. On the most part those he talk to are fine with their decisions or it just work related or they are afraid of being bored
Because they loved the businessy of Navy life. My son is only coming home for a week and that's not enough for us! Please don't be jealous of me because it's more of well-check up . I am chronically ill. I encouraged his decision to go in the Navy and not to sit around and nurse me.
BLONDIE I know... I just feel so alone at times... I try to get out and do things but it always come back to my son. Every time I fall down I just keep getting back up and I get knocked down again.. After my daughter died I went to a therapist for 4 years, maybe I just need to go back and just talk. I feel like I've lost 2 kids. uGH.... Thanks again Blondie everyone is so wonderful..
(((Hugs back)))
Prayers for all missing their sailors. Remember that they are God's children and that he gave them to us to raise. God loves them even more than we do (imagine that)!!! I pray also for the sailors during their time away from loved ones. It's hard of all of us. I love that we are here to help each other. DREW, MOMPLUS2 and tytulip40 - special prayers during this time.
I thank God for y'all. I thank God for this site. Everyone is so wonderful. I always refer to Psalms chp 30 verse 5
For his anger endureth but a moment; in his favour is life: weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning.Yes Jesus!!!!!
Hey Everyone! I recently joined this group...my son has been in Atsugi since April. Before that he spent 2 years in Bahrain. I've been on Navy for Moms since he left for Boot Camp and it has been a great support system for me. I look forward to getting to know everyone :-)
Thank you to ALL of YOU!!! I can always depend on you guys to get me through a rough time. The support I feel is priceless. I would like to know how to get in touch with a ombudsman. HUGS to All...have a beautiful day:)
Just joined this group. Daughter left for yokosuka Tuesday of this week. The only contact from her has been on Facebook messager. Does not have an address for me as of yet. Missing her like crazy.
Welcome JENJEN1968. I have been a member of the Navyformoms website since my son was in boot camp. The amount of information and support with this website was AWESOME!!! Don't ever hesitate to ask a question (no matter how small or strange). Odds are someone else has the same question.
Hi all. I don't post much, but read lots. My sailor is in Yokosuka - very independent. Wouldn't give me the FPO. Found it myself - he was happy to receive our birthday cards. I have to get used to his being in charge of his life even tho I still think of him at times as my little boy. but every so often I remind he still has to stay in touch. ;) he did call on moms day. He's currently underway - flying the flag. I'd prefer his feet on ground but it is what it is. God is in control.
I do not talk to my son nearly as much as I would like to either. He told his grandparents last week he feels bad and should call him momma more often. Ha Ha grandparent guilt trip. Of course he told them he is trying to volunteer to deploy because he is bored doing the same thing in the hospital. I think he didn't want to tell me because he doesn't want me to worry. Little does he know I worry anyway.
2tymenavymom- Yeah I know what you mean... These kids are a trip lol....when they're little they're LITTLE on your heart, when they get big they're BIG on your heart. Whadda ya do...lol I can count on 1 hand how often my son has called me. But as the young folks say imma keep it moving. Tomorrow going to a movie and dinner and try not to think of that child I labored 19 hours and gave birth to!!!!!!! Not to mention all his baseball games I went to....oh I forgot when he was sick who was there need I go on....laughing...
Love it DREW7062
He sounds just like your son. I think they are good kids trying to show us how grown up they are. I told him he will understand what I am talking about when he has his own kids. This week he is out camping with the Boy Scouts from the base. He was rally excited about getting to teach them archery. He is going to be a great dad one day.
My son does not like to communicate. I asked him to send an email (even if it is 1 line) every week. He found that easy and enjoyed my long emails more when he didn't have to respond with the same. He didn't want me sending things either. So I started sending things to share, cookies, fudge, etc. His shipmates asked him to ask for things. One time he wrote that his chief loves my strawberry jam. I took that as an order. LOL.
Hello Scully....Just wondering how you found your son's address. .I did find many addresses in Guam...I was told I need to know his command. I would love to send my son a birthday gift. Thank you
Contact a base chaplain and have them help you privately. Their FB page has an email address so you can ask for help. Here's hoping they can be of assistance!
My son is stationed in NY for shore duty until the end of the year.
Yesterday he re-enlisted for 6 more years. The entire division had a ceremony in a park on the Hudson in Cold Springs, NY. They all went to lunch afterwards in uniform. My son had a nice bonus and offered to pay the food bill. A very nice man in the restaurant paid the entire bill. What a nice thing to do!
Thanks Navymum and Blondie for my welcome. You are 100% correct Navymum is in Gods hands now and out of my rim of control. I just have to remind myself that I raised a strong young women who is brave enough to go out into the world and try to make a difference. Great news was she got a new iphone this weekend and we were able to facetime and imessage. She looks and sounds so happy and just seeing her face on that screen was such a help for me. I know once she is deployed that she will not be able to contact me as much but it was such a joy to hear from her.
Hi all, my son actually called me through Messenger on Saturday morning and we talked for 1 and 1/2 hours. I couldn't believe it. It was so nice to just talk like we use to even if it was about anything and/or nothing. I still have a smile on my face.
Welcome Aboard New Moms. And I love to see that you all have been Jumping into the Water. For teh new moms - that means sharing and talking and talking and talking !!! I had a wonderful read of 8 pages to get caught up !!!! Thanks you
Maggs- how is teh Squirrel? How cute of your daughter - the coloring book.
Kim - congrats on son re-upping. I agree - I would like to be there. but I must of miss something - how was teh surgery?
Blondie - so glad to see you did not float away with the flood. sorry about Virginia though
AntiM - I remember you sharing about those vending machines a while back.
And I am so happy to hear that a sailor is coming home to visit and address' were found to send packages. When my sailor was there - he too would not call or email often. He was homesick. But then he changed and loved getting packages and calling us. I believe it was the need to have long johns that changed the feeling of not wanting package to WANTING them now. any extra stuff i sent - he shared with his mates. then he would call to chat and forget he was 13 hours ahead! So at 2 AM my time , I was chatting away. Hope this is what happens for the new moms soon.
i agree - those packages we send are out navy moms' theropy .
I'm going to have to get back in teh groove of sending packages. Sailor has a new assignment - back to Japan - Sasebo. This will be later on - but he is happy to be going back.
Today - marks just 30 days before my hubby and I will be visiting our sailor in CA! i text him today - reminding him we will be out there and I will be collecting hugs. He send back - Yep ! And then a second text of "I got free tickets to Sea World." Looks like he is planning our sight seeing.
One more item - I so agree - wish we all could get together. I know some of us have. But I do know = one day there is going to be one BIG Pan Mom hugathon!
Hi T-Lynn, there are two of us Kim's. My has not had his surgery yet the other Kim is the that had their sailor re-up. It can be confusing. We are still waiting to find out when the surgery will be.
While we were in San Diego, we ate at The Fish Market restaurant. It's right next to the USS Midway. It was right on the water and the food was awesome.
Kim (Proud Mom of Sailor)
Thank you very much Anti M for the info.
Jun 17, 2016
Anti M
LOL, "love" not live. I could live on Japanese food though.
And the bakeries can be amazing. And yes, they have Dinkin Donuts in Japan, and Denny's. Again, not quite the same as in the US. Fast food places in Japan can be a lot of fun. I like the MOS Burger teriyaki burger, and they make good thick fries. Yum.
Jun 17, 2016
Anti M
Table manners:
http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2005.html
Jun 17, 2016
Anti M
Blondie, I am laughing because I was raised on sticky rice and prefer it. Only the sushi rice is sweetened, but sticky rice can taste sweet because it has no salt or butter. I'm such a Californian, even though I don't live there now!
I like the black beans alright, but the sweet red bean paste is my favorite. I miss it a lot. I can get Japanese food here, but not the sweet cakes.
Jun 17, 2016
2tymeNavyMom
The Mc Donalds Teriyaki burger was "the bomb". And you are right about the fries, THICK. I think we got something from the bakery in the train station everyday. It was really fun experiencing all the food. I liked the "pancake" too. It had cabbage, choice of meat, carrots and other stuff mixed in a pancake like batter. It was also really good. We ate back alley a lot and had lots of great food. Took the trains every where and walked all over Japan. At least it felt that way. We went to Mt. Fugi, the bowing deer, saw the monkeys, lots on shrines a castle, rode bikes.
We also used AirB and B for accomidations.
Jun 17, 2016
Anti M
The pancake, YES! Okonomiyaki. (o-ko-no-mee-ya-kee) One of my favorites!
Jun 17, 2016
2tymeNavyMom
Jun 18, 2016
T-Lynn
HI
Wishing all the sailors' dads and grandpas and uncles - Happy Father's Day
WOW - Maggs - how romantic and loving !!! Now besides updates on GREAT news of hubby and Angel adventures - we all will have fun hearing about the up coming wedding! To the new moms here - Maggs can really tell share stories that are true! Hugs Maggs !!!!
Welcome Aboard New Moms!!!!!
Love hearing about planned trips coming up and Anti M - Kim and Blondie have so much to share.
Anti M - have you and your hubby every thought about taking a trip back to Japan for fun? I was thinking you could create a wonderful book for Navy Moms about getting ready to travel to Japan - clothing for climates - foods and manners - fun! Plus, have fun yourself.
Well, it might be a holiday for the guys - but the Laundry Fairy dropped in. Off to visit with her
hugs all
Jun 19, 2016
2tymeNavyMom
Blondie,
Sending you positive thoughts. Yikes, be careful! Not sure what we would all do without you. Phooey on the doctors. Like hubby said, serves them right.
I don't remember the vending machine food but it does not surprise me. My husband still craves the little rice sandwiches he found at the convienence stores. He would buy those and take them with him where every we would go. It is amazing how the train stations are like malls.
Jun 20, 2016
Kim (Proud Mom of Sailor)
Hi there, I am so glad I am eating lunch while reading your posts. I would be starving. My son has a torn ACL. He has to have surgery - just found out this morning. Do they do that surgery there in Yokosuka or do they transport them somewhere else in Japan or back to the states? Feeling very bad that I can't be there for him.
Jun 20, 2016
Classycalicat
Are any of you Mom's concerned about what is going on with our Children, Husbands,etc... in the China sea?
http://www.salon.com/2016/06/20/chinese_shadow_us_aircraft_carrier_...
Chinese shadow US aircraft carrier on South China Sea patrol
EDITOR’S NOTE: This is a weekly look at the latest key developments in the South China Sea, home to several territorial conflicts that have raised tensions in the region.
Jun 20, 2016
Anti M
Kim, the main hospital at Yokosuka is very likely able to do his ACL surgery. I had emergency surgery there twice, they are very good. He will probably get some convalescent leave (don't count on him being allowed to travel) and then LIMDU (limited duty). If he is on a ship on LIMDU, he might even be sent to a shore command for a while.
Japanese vending machines were terrific, although my favorite was not food, but all the different hot and cold drinks. One by my house even sold bottles of whisky and small kegs of sake. I loved street food too, and was excited whenever there was a festival.
There are several kinds of cook it yourself dishes. Okonomiyaki and Korean BBQ , and sukiyaki, and teppenyaki. Yaki means fried, grilled, or sauteed, so that explains that!
China has always been acting up n the south seas. We are just hearing about it more. One of those "keep an eye on it" situations. I think if there will be open conflict, it will be in a generation or two rather than now.
Jun 20, 2016
MAMA_C
Jun 21, 2016
Kim (Proud Mom of Sailor)
Thank you all for the medical information and encouragement. Maggs - I love that she saw humor in it.
Jun 21, 2016
momplus2
Hello Ladies...I need to vent and I need your help and suggestions and as always need a listening ear. I joined here 4 years ago when my Son was assigned to Yokosuka. It was hard but with this site I found strength and support. My son was re-assigned to Guam earlier this year. I stayed on this site for the same reason I originally joined. "Hard to Leave" My Son and I are close.I raised both my son and daughter by myself since they were 4 and 14 months. My son doesn't like me to spend money on him. However, it gave me pleasure in shopping and shipping care packages, Easter, Birthdays...especially birthdays. Now he is going to turn 23 in a month and he won't give me his address. Again cuz he doesn't want me to spend money on him. He says " A Happy Birthday message will do" I know this is my issue...but for 22 years I threw big parties and gave him gifts and now I can't send him even a card. This is killing me.I know I have to let it go but it hurts so bad. The other part of this ....the doctors told me I would never be able to have kids....and two miracles happened to me with hard work, procedures, mis-carriages and I lost his twin brother. so, celebration for birthdays is a big deal to me. If you have any suggestions on how I get through this, play dective and get an address or any words of wisdom I would greatly appreciate it. Thank you for listening and again thank you for your support.
Jun 22, 2016
DREW7062
Take care Oh by the way after a year my son finally sent me the address
Jun 22, 2016
Anti M
Every command overseas has an FPO address which can be found via google. You don't really need their department or division. And yes, talking to the ombudsman can often be very useful.
Jun 22, 2016
MAMA_C
However he mentioned to me about the sailors who don't communicate with home or not in a hurry to make a visit home. On the most part those he talk to are fine with their decisions or it just work related or they are afraid of being bored
Because they loved the businessy of Navy life. My son is only coming home for a week and that's not enough for us! Please don't be jealous of me because it's more of well-check up . I am chronically ill. I encouraged his decision to go in the Navy and not to sit around and nurse me.
Jun 22, 2016
DREW7062
Thanks
Jun 22, 2016
DREW7062
(((Hugs back)))
Jun 22, 2016
DREW7062
Thanks magg
Jun 22, 2016
tytulip40
God is something else - woke up really missing my son - come on here and read the comments and see I'm not the only one! Sending hugs to everyone!
Jun 22, 2016
Kim (Proud Mom of Sailor)
Prayers for all missing their sailors. Remember that they are God's children and that he gave them to us to raise. God loves them even more than we do (imagine that)!!! I pray also for the sailors during their time away from loved ones. It's hard of all of us. I love that we are here to help each other. DREW, MOMPLUS2 and tytulip40 - special prayers during this time.
Jun 22, 2016
Kim (Proud Mom of Sailor)
Jun 22, 2016
DREW7062
For his anger endureth but a moment; in his favour is life: weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning.Yes Jesus!!!!!
Jun 22, 2016
DREW7062
BLONDIE
MAGGS
TYTULIP
KIM
And everyone
(((HUGS)))
Jun 22, 2016
DREW7062
Jun 22, 2016
JENJEN1968
Hey Everyone! I recently joined this group...my son has been in Atsugi since April. Before that he spent 2 years in Bahrain. I've been on Navy for Moms since he left for Boot Camp and it has been a great support system for me. I look forward to getting to know everyone :-)
Jun 22, 2016
momplus2
Thank you to ALL of YOU!!! I can always depend on you guys to get me through a rough time. The support I feel is priceless. I would like to know how to get in touch with a ombudsman. HUGS to All...have a beautiful day:)
Jun 22, 2016
DREW7062
Jun 22, 2016
NavyMum
Blondie - stay safe!
JenJen1968 - welcome - I'm a newbie to the group also. My son is in Okinawa (just since Apr - his 1st duty assignment).
For all the mums missing their kid and feeling sad - ((((Hugs)))).
Jun 22, 2016
CarolinaRose
Hello everyone
Just joined this group. Daughter left for yokosuka Tuesday of this week. The only contact from her has been on Facebook messager. Does not have an address for me as of yet. Missing her like crazy.
Jun 23, 2016
NavyMum
Welcome CarolinaRose. FB Messenger has been the best/easiest way to stay in contact with my son - he's been in Okinawa since Apr.
Jun 23, 2016
Kim (Proud Mom of Sailor)
Welcome JENJEN1968. I have been a member of the Navyformoms website since my son was in boot camp. The amount of information and support with this website was AWESOME!!! Don't ever hesitate to ask a question (no matter how small or strange). Odds are someone else has the same question.
Jun 23, 2016
scully_the_skeptic
Jun 23, 2016
2tymeNavyMom
I do not talk to my son nearly as much as I would like to either. He told his grandparents last week he feels bad and should call him momma more often. Ha Ha grandparent guilt trip. Of course he told them he is trying to volunteer to deploy because he is bored doing the same thing in the hospital. I think he didn't want to tell me because he doesn't want me to worry. Little does he know I worry anyway.
Oh well,
Jun 23, 2016
DREW7062
Jun 23, 2016
DREW7062
Oh I forgot another one of my favorite verses in the bible is Proverbs 22.6
“Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.”
Jun 23, 2016
2tymeNavyMom
He sounds just like your son. I think they are good kids trying to show us how grown up they are. I told him he will understand what I am talking about when he has his own kids. This week he is out camping with the Boy Scouts from the base. He was rally excited about getting to teach them archery. He is going to be a great dad one day.
Jun 23, 2016
Kim
I all. Welcome new moms.
My son does not like to communicate. I asked him to send an email (even if it is 1 line) every week. He found that easy and enjoyed my long emails more when he didn't have to respond with the same. He didn't want me sending things either. So I started sending things to share, cookies, fudge, etc. His shipmates asked him to ask for things. One time he wrote that his chief loves my strawberry jam. I took that as an order. LOL.
Jun 24, 2016
momplus2
Hello Scully....Just wondering how you found your son's address. .I did find many addresses in Guam...I was told I need to know his command. I would love to send my son a birthday gift. Thank you
Jun 24, 2016
Anti M
momplus2, he hasn't even told you his command?
Contact a base chaplain and have them help you privately. Their FB page has an email address so you can ask for help. Here's hoping they can be of assistance!
https://www.facebook.com/Naval-Base-Guam-Chapel-179751905418551/inf...
Jun 24, 2016
momplus2
Anti M....Yes that is correct.
Jun 24, 2016
scully_the_skeptic
Jun 24, 2016
Kim
My son is stationed in NY for shore duty until the end of the year.
Yesterday he re-enlisted for 6 more years. The entire division had a ceremony in a park on the Hudson in Cold Springs, NY. They all went to lunch afterwards in uniform. My son had a nice bonus and offered to pay the food bill. A very nice man in the restaurant paid the entire bill. What a nice thing to do!
Jun 25, 2016
CarolinaRose
Thanks Navymum and Blondie for my welcome. You are 100% correct Navymum is in Gods hands now and out of my rim of control. I just have to remind myself that I raised a strong young women who is brave enough to go out into the world and try to make a difference. Great news was she got a new iphone this weekend and we were able to facetime and imessage. She looks and sounds so happy and just seeing her face on that screen was such a help for me. I know once she is deployed that she will not be able to contact me as much but it was such a joy to hear from her.
Jun 27, 2016
CarolinaRose
Congradulation to Kim and her son. Hope you get to spend time with him while he is on shore duty in NY.
Jun 27, 2016
Kim (Proud Mom of Sailor)
Hi all, my son actually called me through Messenger on Saturday morning and we talked for 1 and 1/2 hours. I couldn't believe it. It was so nice to just talk like we use to even if it was about anything and/or nothing. I still have a smile on my face.
Jun 27, 2016
T-Lynn
HI
Welcome Aboard New Moms. And I love to see that you all have been Jumping into the Water. For teh new moms - that means sharing and talking and talking and talking !!! I had a wonderful read of 8 pages to get caught up !!!! Thanks you
Maggs- how is teh Squirrel? How cute of your daughter - the coloring book.
Kim - congrats on son re-upping. I agree - I would like to be there. but I must of miss something - how was teh surgery?
Blondie - so glad to see you did not float away with the flood. sorry about Virginia though
AntiM - I remember you sharing about those vending machines a while back.
And I am so happy to hear that a sailor is coming home to visit and address' were found to send packages. When my sailor was there - he too would not call or email often. He was homesick. But then he changed and loved getting packages and calling us. I believe it was the need to have long johns that changed the feeling of not wanting package to WANTING them now. any extra stuff i sent - he shared with his mates. then he would call to chat and forget he was 13 hours ahead! So at 2 AM my time , I was chatting away. Hope this is what happens for the new moms soon.
i agree - those packages we send are out navy moms' theropy .
I'm going to have to get back in teh groove of sending packages. Sailor has a new assignment - back to Japan - Sasebo. This will be later on - but he is happy to be going back.
Today - marks just 30 days before my hubby and I will be visiting our sailor in CA! i text him today - reminding him we will be out there and I will be collecting hugs. He send back - Yep ! And then a second text of "I got free tickets to Sea World." Looks like he is planning our sight seeing.
One more item - I so agree - wish we all could get together. I know some of us have. But I do know = one day there is going to be one BIG Pan Mom hugathon!
Until then - sweet dreams all and hugs
Jun 28, 2016
Kim (Proud Mom of Sailor)
Hi T-Lynn, there are two of us Kim's. My has not had his surgery yet the other Kim is the that had their sailor re-up. It can be confusing. We are still waiting to find out when the surgery will be.
While we were in San Diego, we ate at The Fish Market restaurant. It's right next to the USS Midway. It was right on the water and the food was awesome.
Jun 29, 2016