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Comment by Linda (Dennis's Mom) on November 16, 2009 at 8:32pm

I'll try to remember to ask Dennis tomorrow. I tried calling him today and he quickly told me that he was working and that we could talk tomorrow morning. It would be nice if they got together with the Octoberfest family. It's going to be here before they know it.

Comment by beachmomma on November 16, 2009 at 2:18pm

Linda...had you in the wrong state....thought Arizona...guess I get points for it starting with the same letter. Not sure what the guys are doing for Thanksgiving....I forgot to ask Steven last night but my husband might have...I'll have to check with him. Maybe they will spend it with the nice couple that they met at Octorberfest....I think my neice is going home but if not, maybe they can do something with her.

Comment by Linda (Dennis's Mom) on November 15, 2009 at 9:15pm

Isn't it great when that sun returns. I love this time of year. It's so nice outside! Good to hear from you Jeanne and that Ben is coming home for Christmas. So sorry to hear about Devin. My brother has dealt with PTSD since his time in Viet Nam. It's so hard on a family. Beachmomma, Dennis is coming home on the 18th of December and goes back on Jan 4. They don't have classes and he's taking advantage of it. He'll be home here in Arkansas for a week and then we're all going to visit the Grandparents & cousins in Ohio. He hasn't been home there in a couple years. I know they can't wait to see him. It's so hard when they have so little time to catch all the extended family when they also want to catch up on their friends as well.
I wonder what the guys will be planning for Thanksgiving. Do you think they'll try to cook their own turkey? Nah...I hope they don't just hit Jack in the Box and Jamba Juice!

Comment by beachmomma on November 15, 2009 at 8:34pm

Oh Happy Day-the sun came out today. Spent the first half of the day cleaning up my parent's yard from all the flooding. Starting to feel all the bending, squatting, lifting and raking. Advil here I come.
Hope everyone had a great weekend

Comment by Jeanne Graham on November 15, 2009 at 5:09pm

Hi Boxer Sailor Moms!

What a nice feeling to check back in after all these months and see familiar faces (names) and catch some quick updates. I'm glad to know things are going well for a lot of you and getting ready to have your sailors home for the holidays. Ben has leave 12/29 thru 1/11 so we're all meeting up in Seattle (which is where we're from) during that time for a late Christmas and like you all, very excited. Our daughter who left the Navy in July moved from MD to Seattle and just arrived yesterday. Her and my grandson. If any of you recall Devin (dad) we feel is a casulty of war, ie, post tramatic stress syndrom. And is no longer in their lives....very sad. Breaks my heart apart each time I think of it.

Ben is doing well and contemplating whether or not to re-enlist. Next January will be year 4. I think he wants to deploy again but being with the LCAC's it's doubtful he'll be assigned to Boxer. But, being on this site again is heartwarming.....and I'll be back again.

Stay safe and warm from sunny Hawaii!! (sorry, couldn't resist that after comments about a "Nor'easter" ;)

Comment by beachmomma on November 13, 2009 at 12:15pm

Linda, is Dennis able to make it home for at least one of the holidays?

Comment by Linda (Dennis's Mom) on November 13, 2009 at 10:43am

Happy to hear that some of you will get your sailors home for Thanksgiving! What fun! It makes all that cooking so worthwhile. Enjoy! Glad to hear that you had Jake home for a quick visit Beth.

Comment by beachmomma on November 13, 2009 at 6:51am

Just got the word that Steven has been approved for leave in Dec so it looks like we will have him home for Christmas.
Everyone have a good weekend....us, we will be drying out from the Nor'easter that is going on.

Comment by Sandra(Michael's Mom) on November 12, 2009 at 10:20pm

Hi all you navy moms..
Just checking in......
Have good weekend

Comment by Sally on November 12, 2009 at 12:04pm

Beth, we are here for you. Keep the faith. Jon has his ticket to come back here (VA) for thanksgiving. I cannot wait to see Jon, rose, (my daughter in lkaw) and Jillian (my granddaughter). I haven't seen them since January!
Happy Thanksgiving to all!

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