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Comment by prescillaz on November 24, 2009 at 10:43pm

HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO YOU, ALL!
@kIMBERLY : thank you for sharing The lovely poem. It is true indeed.
i was able to visit Rachel and family in Ft. Meade , Maryland weekend of Halloween. We took a trip to Connecticut, New York anf Washington DC. The apartment complex where they live is just a mile from the base. I noticed my daughter was limping and complained of pain walking. Monday morning before we left for DC, Rachel called us from the base that she was in severe pain and could hardly walk. We pick her up from the clinic, and called her doctor.
The result was not good. upon doctor's advised, she has to stop schooling until the fractures on her legs would heal. My daugther was so devastated but she has no other choice. She is one of the top ten in her class and team leadertoo. the doctor was surprised how she was able to handle the pain. Maybe because of the painkillers prescribed to her, she didn't feel the seriousness and the level of pain it caused. God's willling, she will be back to A-school February and will graduate in April.
The kids are okey. They called me yesterday to tell that both of them are honor students. It's getting colder there . Jojo is also working.
Kindly say a prayer for Rachel. Thank you.

Comment by Kimberly on November 19, 2009 at 3:13pm

Hello Everyone, I started an USS Whidbey Island (LSD 41) Family and Friends group since there wasn't one! Come join me if your loved one is on USS Whidbey Island (LSD 41) or if you just want to support them

Comment by Karol/CA on November 15, 2009 at 11:43pm

Hello Everyone,
Well we left Modesto, CA on Wednesday and arrived on Bremerton on Friday. Was a long trip with the babies and Crystal in their car and Jeffrey in the Uhaul. Hit snow, rain, and fog. Took the ferry to Seattle on Saturday and flew out and got in to Oakland last night. Hated leaving them there. I miss my Ryan and Haylee. Jeffrey hopes to get his webcam installed tonight. We already have one so maybe Ryan won't forget Grandma. I hope you, your families and Sailors are doing well.
Take Care,
Karol

Comment by Kimberly on November 12, 2009 at 2:33pm

Hey ladies, I found this on another forum and thought i would share with yall =)
A SAILOR'S CHRISTMAS

Twas the night before Christmas,the ship was out steaming,
Sailors stood watch while others were dreaming.
They lived in a crowd with racks tight and small,
In a 80-man berthing, cramped one and all.
I had come down the stack with presents to give,
And to see inside just who might perhaps live.
I looked all about, a strange sight did I see,
No tinsel, no presents, not even a tree.
No stockings were hung, shined boots close at hand,
On the bulkhead hung pictures of a far distant land.
They had medals and badges and awards of all kind,
And a sober thought came into my mind.
For this place was different, so dark and so dreary,
I had found the house of a Sailor, once I saw clearly.
A sailor lay sleeping, silent and alone,
Curled up in a rack and dreaming of home.
The face was so gentle, the room squared away,
This was the United States Sailor today.
This was the hero I saw on TV,
Defending our country so we could be free.
I realized the families that I would visit this night,
Owed their lives to these Sailors lay willing to fight.
Soon round the world, the children would play,
And grownups would celebrate on Christmas Day
They all enjoyed freedom each day of the year,
Because of the Sailor, like the one lying here,
I couldn't help wonder how many lay alone,
On a cold Christmas Eve on a sea, far from home.
The very thought brought a tear to my eye,
I dropped to my knees and started to cry.
The Sailor Awakened and I heard a calm voice,
Santa, don't cry, this life is my choice."
"Defending the seas all days of the year,
So others may live and be free with no fear."
I thought for a moment, what a difficult road,
To live a life guided by honor and code.
After all it's Christmas Eve and the ship's underway!
But freedom isn't free and it's sailors who pay.
The Sailor say's to our country "be free and sleep tight,
No harm will come, not on my watch and not on this night."
The Sailor rolled over and drifted to sleep,
I couldn't control it, I continued to weep.
I kept watch for hours, so silent, so still,
I watched as the Sailor shivered from the night's cold chill.
I didn't want to leave on that cold dark night,
This guardian of honor so willing to fight.
The Sailor rolled over and with a voice strong and sure,
Commanded, "Carry on Santa, It's Christmas, and ALL is Secure!"
HONOR, COURAGE AND COMMITMENT

Comment by Judy buds mom on November 11, 2009 at 9:32am

Right now he is undies attached to Rivercon2

Comment by Kimberly on November 10, 2009 at 6:44pm

Judy buds mom- what is your sons rate? Thanks!

Comment by Judy buds mom on November 10, 2009 at 6:08pm

Oh Kimberly my son just went to Little Creek last week. I hope you guys learn to love it.

Comment by Kimberly on November 8, 2009 at 6:03pm

Hello everyone, Just thought I would give an update on me and hubby. We got stationed in Little Creek VA. We have been here alittle over a month now. Trying to get use to it here. Its nothing like Tx. Missing it wish we were there :(

Comment by prescillaz on October 27, 2009 at 7:34pm

Heeellllooooo, Ladies! Getting ready for Halloween? Be spending the weekend with Rachel and her family in Ft. Meade, Maryland. Be wearing the same costume, just a smile. We will stay in DC Friday night then the rest of the weekend will be spent driving maybe to and from NY. Can't wait to hug and squeeze my grandsons.

Comment by Kelly - Erich's Fiance on October 23, 2009 at 10:31pm

Karol - I was born on the Naval base in Bremerton! =) Congrats on the orders!

Camille - Erich is on the USS Cole. I would have moved to GL but I am in the middle of school and i really like my program.

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