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Carol (T's mom)
  • 49, Female
  • Gig Harbor, WA
  • United States

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About me:
The flag that I am holding in the picture is my son's Boot Camp Division 080 flag. He was the RPOC and the guys decided that they were going to give the flag to his mom. I told them that I would wear it like a cape when I played soccer. I was in the Army when I was young. I am now an empty-nest at-home mom. I like to play soccer and crochet.

My son, T, is in A school studying mass communications(MC) at Ft Meade, MD. He is set to graduate Aug 4, 08. He just received orders for the USS Abraham Lincoln.
I am here to support or represent my:
Child/Stepchild
Stage of (Sailor’s) Navy Career?
Enlisted
When I heard “Navy,” I:
Was proud and encouraged it
From my experience with the Navy, the most important thing I learned was:
Mail is the next best thing to being there. Lots of mail with pictures and encouraging words.
Through this Navy experience, I now believe:
It was positive and maturing. Our relationship has grown stronger.
Updates about my husband. www.carepages.com His page name is "sonnyday".

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God has stationed our son close to home.

Posted on September 20, 2008 at 2:30pm 5 Comments

I didn't see it coming. In June '08 T received orders for his first duty station...Everett, WA. That is 2 hours from home. Join the Navy...See the world. He was a little bummed. God's plan for him was perfect.



On July 19, 08 my husband had a sudden cardiac arrest. For ten minutes I did chest compressions and talked to a wonderful 911 operator (praise the Lord for them). The paramedics arrived and took over. I was a mess. All I could think about was getting my parents and my sons to… Continue

He received orders

Posted on July 3, 2008 at 9:47am 4 Comments

When he called he sounded excited. I was in the checkout line at Joann's. I hated to do it but I asked him if I could call him back in 5 minutes. When I called him back, my heart was pounding. Would he be going to some exotic land? Later I learned that one of his classmates was going to Japan. Another to Diego Garcia. Another to San Diego. When his class received their verbal orders they were all in a group cheering for each other. When they got to T....they said..."Everett, WA"....and the room… Continue

Waiting....waiting...this time, waiting for orders.

Posted on July 2, 2008 at 2:42pm 2 Comments

It could be today. It could be tomorrow. Next week?

They hear rumors all through A school. When will they get orders?

I know I'll look back on this blog and smile about how impatient I was.

T is set to graduate on Aug 4 and he really wants to take 2 weeks leave.

Will he graduate Aug 4, will he get leave? We pray and we encourage our sailors.

And we find wonderful websites like this to fill up on encouragement so we can pass it on to our sailors. :)

I'd like to give… Continue

Me? Blog?

Posted on July 1, 2008 at 6:17pm 4 Comments

Cool. I feel like a real computer person with a blog.
Don't be fooled. I am a computer infant. I'll be making mistakes and confusing you all soon.
I was happy to get my photo next to my name.
I just put 2 photos of my son in here somewhere and I put a little explanation under them.
And now writing a blog. I'm pooped.
Until next time...Joy in Jesus. :)

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At 12:55pm on April 21, 2009, Texas Carol said…
Congratulations to Kolt! How exciting for him!
At 11:01pm on April 19, 2009, Texas Carol said…
Just finished looking at your photos from family trip. What a cool trip! I hope I can do that some day.
At 12:19pm on March 8, 2009, DONNA D said…
NEXT SATURDAY ** Washington (Seattle -Tacoma) Get Together - - March 14th
March 14, 2009 from 12pm to 3pm
Location: Ruby Tuesday Restaurant
Street: 2202 84th St S
City/Town: Tacoma, WA 98499
Website or Map: http://Link:
Contact Info: (253) 581-5690
Event Type: get, together, -, lunch, &, share, march, 14th
Organized By: DONNA D

PLEASE RSVP - So I have a count for the resuraunt
RSVP at http://www.navyformoms.com/events/washington-get-together-lunch

Lets get together again. This time a bit further south. In Tacoma just off I-5.
Bring pictures, and a favorite moment or story to share --- Wear green (or orange) to celebrate St Patty's day.

Let us know in the RSVP if you or your sailor has a March birthday
At 11:26am on March 2, 2009, Dianna Rooney said…
He feels a little lost. People are nice to him and there's not much to do while waiting for school to start. HE got sick (bronchitis) and was confined to his room for two days and no one brought him any food! He is better now. We picked him up Saturday and he finally got his driver's license and some new contact lenses. He looks great but is ready to start school. How's everything with you all?
At 12:04pm on March 1, 2009, Ma Mary said…
Hi Carol. You must be referring to the blog I posted. I am not an ER nurse. I am a simple admin assistant, nothing fancy there. My sister sent me the email because the symptoms mirrored my mothers when she had a heart attack and I felt it worthy of posting as maybe it could save a life. That's about the closest I've come to being a hero like our nurses out there.

Thank God your husband was diagnosed and is ok!
At 5:28pm on February 16, 2009, Monica said…
Hi Carol, it sounds like it was a true blessing that your son T was based here in Everett, WA - close to home. My son was bummed when he got based in Bremerton. I on the other hand welcomed the fact that he was about 30 minutes from home. His ship moved to Norfolk, where he is located now.

Monica
At 5:21pm on February 2, 2009, Joyce Tucson Mom said…
Hi Carol, When I saw that you crochet, I thought I'd invite you to check out the "Knit for the Navy" group . . . I just sent off 6 afghans (crocheted - LOL) to be collected for distribution to the USS Mason . . . A different ship will be selected every 2-3 months:)!
Keeps my hands busy when I'm missing my son:)! Hope you're having a GREAT day:)!
At 12:18pm on October 31, 2008, Sherry James said…

Girly Comments & Graphics

your friend, Sherry
At 1:09am on October 31, 2008, Sherry James said…
Hi Carol,

Have to tell you I think your blog is awesome! No way are you a computer infant, as you say, no way. So glad to hear that your husband and everyone are well. Sherry
At 12:31pm on September 21, 2008, Paula said…
You know what you are correct. I am not a religious person but after my mom passed I do believe G-d does have a plan. His plan for you seems to be enjoy life to its fullest. He wasn't ready for your husband, he believed he was better suited with you. ENJOY and I am so happy for all of you.

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