We received a call on Monday. He will be in THU on medical hold for a while though. His leg was healed enough for him to make his run, but not enough to move on to the next phase. The doctors said because he is Spec Ops they wanted him to train some more before he goes on. He has to complete a 5 mile run as soon as he goes to P school. He will be working out 6-8 hours a day until he is back up to speed. We truly are having a wonderful Christmas. Our middle son graduated from West GA with a…

A Sailor’s Christmas

Twas the night before Christmas, he lived in a crowd,

In a 40 man berthing, with shipmates so loud.

I had come down the exhaust stack with presents to give,

And to see just who in this rack did live.

I looked all about, a strange sight did I see,

No tinsel, no presents, not even a tree.

No stockings were hung, just boot close at hand,

On the bulkhead hung pictures of far distance land.

He had medals and badges and…

Well here comes another Christmas without my one and only son. This is the hardest time of the year for me and I really didn't think I would have to go through two in a row. My son is heading down to Pensacola, Florida for airman training on December 20th. I do think of him often and I miss him dearly. I understand that the Navy is his life now and He has to do what they say right now but that doesn't change what is in my heart.

To all the moms out there that don't get to have their…

"What do you want for Christmas?"

Santa Claus asked me

I looked at him and laughed

"What I want isn't cheap."

The big  man chortled, "Ho-ho-ho!"

And looked me in the eye,

"Try me." He said with confidence

As I started to cry.

"My Love's arms around me,

Lying next to me at nyte

His hand in my own

Warm, and cuddled up real tight."

Jolly Olde Saint Nicholas clapped me on the back

And said,…

Man; Why are you digging a hole little girl?  Little girl; To bury my goldfish. Man; Why is it so big and deep? Little girl; Because it is in your cat!

Dec. 15, 2011 Thursday

Twas The Night Before Christmas - Submarine Style - By Sean Keck:

 I copied this from one of the other moms (I Want To Dedicate This To My Son ANTHONY, JR.)

Twas the night before Christmas and what no-one could see,

The men with the dolphins were under the sea.

Most of the crew was flat on their backs,

Snoring and…

My son officially enlisted on 12/8 and leaves for bootcamp on 6/19. I know I have plenty of time but what I have read from other moms is that there is another swear in ceremony prior to when they leave, is it the day before they leave?? The recruiter said it is really 9 weeks  before graduation as the first week is immunizations etc. so I am trying to figure out the graduation date. I know that it is long time from now but I like to plan ahead to make travel arrangements etc. I am excited,…

Well she left on December 8th and I am still waiting on "The Box"  I am hoping it comes today.  I really want the address to begin mailing her letters.  I don't want her to think we don't care or forgot about her already.  I am waiting as patiently as I can. I have some pictures and dated journal days to send her since she left....please come soon.

...went out today.  It is 3 1/2 weeks until the party and less than 6 weeks until Kaitlin is off to boot camp.  We are set on the open house with spaghetti/bread/salad/cheesecake/drinks.

I have asked that everybody bring a picture or letter and will have a "writing station" so they can write something there if they…

My daughter left on December 7th to stay overnight in Pittsburgh before flying to boot camp the following day.  I really didn't know we could have went with her and had one last meal together and watch the swearing in....probably better that way.  It was really hard cleaning her room after she left.  I missed her phone call that told me she was there just because I left the phone for 10 minutes to go to the restroom and change into my pajamas.  Who would have thougth she would be calling me…

The doorbell rings and I see the Fed Ex man walking down the driveway to his van. I look down on the front porch and there it is....THE BOX!!!!! I know all it is are clothes that he wore but to just wrap my arms around that box and hug it as if it were him....priceless!! On the back of a tag of tube socks was a "love you" scribbled in his handwriting which made me break down....something so simple meant so much to me in that moment. I will cherish that box and it's contents for a long…

Kourtney left for the Navy Friday Dec. 9. I miss her calls and txt messages. I know the Navy will be good for her. I miss her so much.

Hello everyone,

Well in just 2 short hours I will be deliverying my only child to the Navy!  So bitter sweet.  Don't miss understand me, I am one proud Momma!  My son has grown and is on his way.  I had time to prepare for this moment but seems that has all gone out the window.  I feel so many emotions.  I don't want to be a mess when I drop him off.  I will go to the airport in the morning to see him get onto the plane.  Hope he looks back.  I am grateful for this site.  Reading…

the hardest thing i ever did was sign the papers to let my son join the navy. i am a marine. i was so proud when he graduated last year and got his letter to go off to seal training. he was following in his dad and grandpa footsteps . 3 days before he left off for seal school he was killed by a drunk driver. i didnt even get to say goodbye. i miss him everyday, so all mioms make sure that  you tell your kids everyday weither you are happy with their decion that you are proud of them i am…

Dear N4M,

For those of you who know me through the public chat, this is for you. This is for all the women on here who gossip, slander, take sides, pick fights...for the women who for some God awful reason CARE WHAT YOU ALL THINK OF EACHOTHER.

I have been on this site for 2 years now and cannot count all the hairs on my head for how many times I have witnessed fights, been talked about, been talked to about others and been pulled into drama on this site. And I…

Well...my boy (man) will be leaving in just a few short days...this year has gone by way to fast...we are going to enjoy the next few days with him as best we can...he has already said goodbye to lots of family, but tons more will still want to see him before he leaves...glad to know that monday night he will be just mine and his dad's...goodluck son!