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Started this discussion. Last reply by Brenda M Oct. 20, 2008.

Please help........an upsetting phone call.

Replied Aug. 9, 2008

 

Welcome! My son, my sailor, my hero

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Joanne ( Nick's Mom ) commented on Andrea's group 'Anyone with a Sailor on USS Abe Lincoln'
Hi Linda, I use the military priority box because it is a fixed discount rate and it gets to the base in 2 days, but still takes a few days for the base to get it to the sailor but I found that to be the fastest.
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Linda (Shea's Mom) commented on Andrea's group 'Anyone with a Sailor on USS Abe Lincoln'
Whew....(I know the division)...there is no actual address, only a zip code that he gave me. Anyway...thought there would be more to it. I will try to get in contact with him to make sure it is all there. The post office said all ships go first to...
on Friday
Linda (Shea's Mom) commented on Andrea's group 'Anyone with a Sailor on USS Abe Lincoln'
I will ask my son to see what division he is in. He gave me the address I am using...no division listed. Thanks again ladies. I will keep checking on this. (-:
on Friday
Joanne ( Nick's Mom ) commented on Andrea's group 'Anyone with a Sailor on USS Abe Lincoln'
Linda if you put the division on the address it will get to him faster but I found out once the post office gets it to the base it could take a few days to reach the sailor. Hope this helps
on Friday
Joanne ( Nick's Mom ) commented on Andrea's group 'Anyone with a Sailor on USS Abe Lincoln'
Hi my son Nick has been on the Abe Lincoln since July and it has been a small group so it is nice to hear some more sailors will join him soon.
on Friday
Joanne ( Nick's Mom ) joined Andrea's group
Anyone with a Sailor on USS Abe Lincoln
Share feelings with others that have a sailor on the USS Abe Lincoln CVN 72 currently under deployment
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Mamma Mary commented on Andrea's group 'Anyone with a Sailor on USS Abe Lincoln'
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Penny commented on Andrea's group 'Anyone with a Sailor on USS Abe Lincoln'
Lnn, y son loves it in WA! He is very outdoorsy and loves the camping and skiing. It is just too far away though- I live in WV. Derek had duty today and I am hoping he gets something decent to eat somewhere! Did you guys light a blue candle today?
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Single Mom of 3 from MA. I have 2 daughters (22 and 19) and my son K (20) joined the Navy August 31, 2007 and is now serving on the USS Abraham Lincoln....it hasn't been an easy adjustment but I am extremely proud of my "shining star" and all the young men and women that serve our country...my brother is a Colonel in the USAF and I understand the military life and dedication, but it is different when it is your own son...I can offer alot of support for new Navy Moms living thru Boot Camp and deployment...I remember I cried every day for 4 weeks and lived for the first phone call and the short letters....or and the box of clothes.....more tears.....but the day of graduation was unforgettable and worth every tear I shed. I have lived through and survived my son's first seven month deployment and cried tears of joy at the Homecoming October 12, 2008. It is a journey. Goodbyes aren't goodbyes, but long silent hugs and a quick kiss. I look forward to sharing and making new friends here......:)
I am here to support or represent my:
K
Stage of (Sailor’s) Navy Career?
Enlisted
When I heard “Navy,” I:
Was concerned or afraid, Encouraged him/her
From my experience with the Navy, the most important thing I learned was:
How complete strangers will come up to me and ask me questions when I'm wearing my Proud Navy Mom sweatshirt and will tell me to tell my son Thank You for protecting Our Country.........Gosh, that just makes you feel so proud and thankful for having such a great son. The Navy has allowed my son to see the abilities he has and he has become a proud, confident young man.
Through this Navy experience, I now believe:
This was the best decision he/she could have made

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At 7:44am on October 10, 2009, Sheila "Zac's" mom said…
Good morning~ miss you here, nice to chat with you! Hope you are feeling better soon.. Lets get updated soon.
At 5:28pm on June 27, 2009, Jill I said…
Pictures and music made me cry!
At 9:18pm on June 26, 2009, Nani Inga said…
GREAT, actually, did you read the Admirals change of heart on the new guidelines?! See the front page , top.
At 1:37pm on June 21, 2009, Nani Inga said…
Just dropped by to say Hi! What a good looking sailor you have! Lovely family too.
At 12:47am on June 13, 2009, Barbara's Page said…
Dear Andrea,
How are you doing? I missed hearing from you. How is Caleb doing? The new love of your life! AWWWHH!!! That's so beautiful!

I'm doing well over here. SO hating the temperatures! HAHAH!
How's the temperatures running in my favorite state of Massachuttes?

I swear, I should have been born in Massachuttes, I think that's such a beautiful state!

I just got the Massachuttes vocation book, I love to dream about going! UGH!

I was so hoping to go to Plymouht this weekend. It's my 30 year since Doug and I have met. I planned this since last year.
This year we got screwed with the taxes. Now that I'm on Disibilty, taxes were not taken out, so we had to pay this year.
Oh well, Plymouth will have to go on with out me! HAHA!

Kim called tonight. I was so determine to try to hear her. Her ship finally pulled out for five days and had 4 fires. That's good to hear! HAAH! One fire was electrical, another was oil, but I couldn't understand the other two.

Then I was joking with Kim. I told her that TV show "Ghost Hunters" investigated a few Navy ships, and did find evidence of paranormal activity. This part is true.

I joked that they got a call to go to Norfolk, VA. She asked which ship. I told her, "Yours" the USS Normandy. I'm dying now, trying not to laugh.

Andrea, I did not expect her answer! She told me that there is one ghost. I responded, "WHAT!" SHe told me she hasn't seen it yet, but the Sailors talk about it among themselves. Supposebly, years ago some Sailor hung himself in the engine room! Now, I have to research this out of my own curiousity! HAHA!

I finally did admit to her that I was joking about Ghost Hunters investigating her ship. That was too funny, I didn't espect that answer! HAHA!

Let me get going. Kiss Caleb for me! HAHA! You have a blessed weekend!
Take care and God bless.
Your friend,
Barbara
At 10:10pm on June 12, 2009, Sheila "Zac's" mom said…
Hi Andrea, was hoping you would like to join us at the beach tomorrow..Hammanasic beach.. I will leave early to meet another mom..
Love Shiela
At 1:45am on June 12, 2009, Barbara's Page said…
Dear Andrea,
Where's my long lost friend?
miss glitters

At 6:43am on June 11, 2009, Sheila "Zac's" mom said…
Hi Andrea~This si what my friend Lynn R said~Andrea was my "first frient" on N4M. That's how she knows me - that's it. She friended me.
So any news? I stasrt work today at 12 till 4 long days ahead! What did I ever get myself into? Zac said it would keep me busy and get him off my mind. I told him it would take more than that..They left last eveing after two weeks.So let get R done! He always says this!! Well not much else new ttys Sheila
At 10:22am on June 10, 2009, Nani Inga said…
Hi Andrea, congrats on becoming a new Nani, truly they are blessings and oh so much more fun than our kids!
At 1:57am on May 9, 2009, Barbara's Page said…
Dear Andrea,
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