Lois C T(momma T)

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Hi moms, I'm just wondering if there is a group for "Navy Reservist"moms,family etc. Thanks Lois

Hi Linda, yes my son is in Gulfport now, he is NMCB 27. He did some combat training after A school, but yes he was sent to Gulfport for combat training before being deployed in Sept. His name is Marc Tiscione, does your son know him. My son does not tell me a whole lot about what he is doing, I know he also had some classes in Gulfport. I think he is doing ok, (he hates Mississippi!)! I spoke with him last night he said his date to leave is Sept. 3rd! My heart skipped a beat when I heard that, but it really won't sink in until he is actually there! Of course I am nervous, but I know he is well trained and this is something he wants to do, we are very proud of him!

Hi Naomi, I would love to keep in touch with you. Are they in the same unit? My son went to Gulfport June 22, also(you probably already know that!) Do you have a new address yet, my son told me not to send anything else to Gulfport, but he hasn't given me a new address. Have you seen him since he left, that is really bothering me that I won't be able to see him before he goes overseas!

Lois--I am so happy to have another prayer warrior. Your sailor is so handsome. Thanks for adding all in your prayers.
God Bless

Hi Naomi, I am also glad the hurricane wasn't as bad as predicted!I did speak with Marc briefly, he told me they were being evacuated to a warehouse. His girlfriend had been there last week to visit him and she left Sunday (before the storm hit), so he was a little down anyway. I did ask him about the address, he said he is still checking to make sure he has the correct address, (he is a procrastinator), I just hope he gets it to us before he leaves!!!

Hi Naomi, yes, that's what Marc said, he was packing last night, and a bus is supposed to pick them up that morning.

Hi Naomi, is your guy leaving later? I am supposed to be able to speak to Marc tonite around supper time for the last time before he leaves! I am holding up, but I had a bad night last night, when it finally hit that he is really going!!!!!! You are in my prayers also,

I agree! My son was supposed to call last night to say "good bye", but I didn't hear from him. He did talk to both of his sisters and they said their goodbyes. I did talk to him 3X yesterday, but I couldn't say "goodbye", I wanted him to call me at the last possible minute! I will see if I hear from him today(however, I doubt it) my daughter said"maybe he doesn't want to say "goodbye" to you."
Anyway, I do finally have his address, so I will start writing today!
You and Stan are in my prayers!

That's very possible, he did tell me he would be on"lock down" before leaving. I wrote a letter today, and I am going to mail it, so maybe he'll have mail waiting for him.

Hi again Naomi, I wanted to tell you about another mom "Anna Colleen Lasalle" she is making freedom wraps that we can mail to our guys. Go to her page and you can read about it.

Jean, that's spooky!!!!!

Hi Anna Colleen, You are very welcome! I'm not sure, I quess the cool ties and beads would be good, could I also ask for 1 wrap? Thanks again, esp. for the prayers.(p.s. I haven't been called "miss Lois" since I lived in Baltimore in the 70's!!!) I have spread the word and will continue . Hugs and love back at you!

Hi Anna Colleen, just thinking of you this morning, I saw some coverage of Beaumont on the news. You and yours are on our parish prayer chain, God Bless!

I am so glad Tom is ok! You will be in our thoughts and prayers over this week, and esp. Monday. I'm here anytime you want to talk!

Janet, I'm sure you will have a great time at the meet and greet. Are you going to the NYC get together? One of our R.I. moms went to the NY get together when they went to the Today show, she said it was wonderful! I don't know if she is going this time? It's great to put faces with the people we share so much with!

Hi Michelle, I deal by keeping in touch with other moms. having faith in the training my son has received, and lots, and lots, of prayers!!! How does your son feel about being deployed?? I found it is best to be positive about the deployment( I wasn't at first) and it affected my son negatively. He e-mails us a couple of times a week, and we have gotten 3 phone calls since he arrived in Iraq inSept. I write to him and mail a letter or card everyday, (even though sometimes I really have nothing to tell him, but I think of something, of course I always write how proud we are and how much we love him,). I send him clippings from the local papers, and pictures from home, it helps me feel connected to him and he "loves' getting mail! also mail a package once a week, sometimes with things he asked for and sometimes, just things I think he wants, or needs.
I and all the moms are here for support. Feel free to call me or e-mail me all my info is in my profile. Your son, you and your family will be in my prayers. Hugs!

Hi Lois can you ask your daughter if she had to do something special to upload photo?
thanks alot for your time
lauren

Lois, thanks for the address! I'll make sure he gets on our lists. I think coming home from Iraq is a bit different than coming home on a ship. Our son came home on leave in September and then in December from Afghanistan. Is Marc scheduled to come to Rhode Island? We have a Patriot Guard Riders group here that does flag lines at the airport, so Andy got a wonderful welcome both times. If the PGR won't do it (some only do funerals), if you know Marc is flying in, organize your family, friends, veterans to meet him at the airport as a surprise. I'd think an American Legion or VVA would be excited to help with some flags and posters. In our experience, Andy never knew exactly when he'd be home, just a window of days. They keep them in Kuwait for debriefing for maybe a week till there is either a commercial flight or military flight coming to the States. Does that help any? Keep me posted!

I sent Marc a card today. OK, he's driving. The PGR here has been known to escort the military along the way. I'll send a message to my PGR contacts and see if something can be worked out. When does he supposedly come home? Just a month is all I need, maybe beginning or end or middle...

Faith, hope, strength and a cure soon!

I saw a note that your son is a CM - Seabee - Reservist. My son is in bootcamp for the same thing. He wanted active but this is what ended up signing up for. What are his chances (if you know) of him getting changed from reservist to full time active?

Lois,

What a nice surprise to find a note from you!!  I was hoping RI Moms wouldn't feel like I was "infiltrating" your group.  I will PM you my addy and phone # along with any final details, hopefully this week-end.

Donna

I will PM the info to you.

Realized today I can't PM you, have to make you a friend and vice versa!  Sorry it has taken so long to get back to you.  Lots of family things to take care of -- mainly cleaning out my parents' home with my brothers & sisters. My Dad died in Oct. and Mom died 5 weeks later in Nov. They would have been married 60 yrs and lived in that house for 59 of them!  That is a lot of cleaning out...

Hope you will be able to make it next Sunday.