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Dentistry
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Vicki Sep 18.
Missing my Son
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My son wants food
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Darnell 's mom page (Deb) where anything is possible and where no weapon formed against us will prosper!
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I was a DT for five years, when to school in San Diego. I loved my job. Now my son is in Corpsman school and has Dental after that. I was disappointed when I heard they put dental in to the HM rate. I think FMTB is similar to FMF(fle...
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My chosen profession is Nursing. I have one child who is enlisted in the Navy. I just completed chemotherapy and radiation for stage 4 cancer; and have had several surgeries, with two more to go. I am in remission now. My son and I are used to spending a lot of time together, but since I became sick we haven't been able to do as much. I was very involved in his extracurricular activities like football, wrestling and band, so he was used to me always being there.
I'm just THANKFUL to God that I'm alive. And was blessed to see my son graduated high school and start his new journey.
Holidays pic of family and friends from Oct.- Dec.08
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- Was proud and encouraged it
- From my experience with the Navy, the most important thing I learned was:
- to keep the Serenity pray in mind as much as possible. make all the friends you can to help me through it. And that I have to learn how to let go. Its' harder for me with him being my only child; but I am getting there with God's help!
- Through this Navy experience, I now believe:
- It was positive and maturing. Our relationship has grown stronger.
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I'll trust you
I hope this song helps anyone thats feeling alone or down, depressed or just need a lift in life. When I listern to it
my spirits are so uplifted and I remember the goodness of the Lord even in my bad times. Even more for my friends
that are going through a trial a this time in their lives. Because this video says it better than I every could.
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my spirits are so uplifted and I remember the goodness of the Lord even in my bad times. Even more for my friends
that are going through a trial a this time in their lives. Because this video says it better than I every could.
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Posted on March 28, 2009 at 12:53am — 2 Comments
New Orders
Hello everyone,
Hope you all are well and your families too. My family and I are doing great,Darnell is a corps now and he is currently
in dental school and working some as a corps; also he has recieved his new orders. He will be home April or May before he ships out. He was a little scar at first about his new orders,but thank God he is handling things better now.
I did not get to make his graduation due to tests that i had to have done. I recevied good news of course, because we
knew that God… Continue
Hope you all are well and your families too. My family and I are doing great,Darnell is a corps now and he is currently
in dental school and working some as a corps; also he has recieved his new orders. He will be home April or May before he ships out. He was a little scar at first about his new orders,but thank God he is handling things better now.
I did not get to make his graduation due to tests that i had to have done. I recevied good news of course, because we
knew that God… Continue
Posted on March 10, 2009 at 11:30pm — 2 Comments
It me again
Hello, friends is Debra again: Happy belated Thankgiving, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all. I have missed you all so much even though I have been busy.To all my friends that have written so faithly I think you, your encourgement has seen me throught some tough times. My family and I are doing well,life has ben fun even with the bad times. Because there is always sunshine behind the storm.I am still holding on to my faith and loving life. I am always asking God to grant me the SERERITY t… Continue
Posted on January 9, 2009 at 11:00pm —
Hello
Hope everyone has had a great Christmas, and will have a wonderful new year. My family and I are well and blessed.
It has been a while since I last talked with anyone from N4Ms and I have missed you all. I went back to work part time in Nov. It not as easy as I remember it being, I still get tried very easily; with a lot a pain at times.When I am not in pain I enjoy it so much. This time I am working with alzheimer's patients,something I have'nt done in a long time. I find it to be good for me.… Continue
It has been a while since I last talked with anyone from N4Ms and I have missed you all. I went back to work part time in Nov. It not as easy as I remember it being, I still get tried very easily; with a lot a pain at times.When I am not in pain I enjoy it so much. This time I am working with alzheimer's patients,something I have'nt done in a long time. I find it to be good for me.… Continue
Posted on December 26, 2008 at 8:33pm — 1 Comment
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- At 8:40am on September 30, 2009,
Angela (Dove3yes) said… - Check out the NC group for info on a Charlotte get together. I started a discussion so we can pick a date & time.
- At 6:41pm on September 20, 2009,
Ruth VH said…
- Debra, my son is currently at Camp Pendleton awaiting FMTB (Field Medic Training Battalion or Base...not sure). The Corpsmen go there to learn how to be a Marine and work with different situations like out in the desert. Many Sailors get assigned to a Marine Div or Army Divi. At Camp Pendleton they are usually Marine Divisions. Since our Navy Sailors are dress like Marines they have to know how to act like Marines. My son said that an example is that when Navy personnel enter a building, they take their hats off inside. The Marines take their hats off outside the building. So when they are in Marine uniforms, they have to act like Marine personnel and they learn this stuff in FMTB. Also, don't worry, Navy Corpsman are protected by their Marine division as priority one in all situations. They know that the Corpsman is their link to getting back home and will do anything to protect them. If you "google" FMTB or FMF you will get lots of choices to look at to help you understand. Hope this is of help. My son is a dental assistant as well and his orders state he is to stay at CP indefinitely...but it depends on the Marine Unit he is assigned to, for if they deploy, he deploys. The dental aspect is okay but it's not what he really wants to do, but it is also an extra feather in his cap over other Corpsman and looks good on the resume. I know that they have a hard time getting recruits to sign for dental, and you can go to school to become a dentist as well through the Navy. So there are options to look at.
- At 10:58am on September 18, 2009,
Vicki said…
- Debra
Is your son at Camp Pendleton? I know that is where you go for Fleet Marine Force training.
Vicki
- At 7:06pm on September 16, 2009,
MstrChief said… - They are a medical assistant/medic. Some are just short of being a nurse. They also have several different jobs. Xray, equipment repair, independent duty, and other specialities related to medicine.
- At 6:53pm on September 16, 2009,
Wanda M. Jackson said… - I will love ya girl!!
- At 6:39pm on September 16, 2009,
MstrChief said…
- A Dental technician use to mean that you could be a dental assisant, xray technician, prosthetic technician, equipment repair technician, adminstrative technician, maxo-facial technician. Most Dental Hygienist were civilian. For a very short time the Navy sent some Dental Assistants to hygiene school. It was short lived.
I am not sure what a dental assistant does today in the Navy since they closed Dental Technician School several years ago and combined it with the Hospital Corps rating. This is still a sore subject with me. the Dental Technician Rating was a very proud and professional group. We excelled at everything and always seemed to rise to the top professionally.
When I was a Command Master Chief I felt honored to represent my rating and the techncians that I supported. The sailors in my Command were some of the best the Navy had and I enjoyed fighting the good battle for them.
- At 1:46pm on September 16, 2009,
Wanda M. Jackson said…
- Hi Deb, I was thinking about you today! Hope your good! We still need to plan a get together!!
- At 9:36am on September 7, 2009,
Punkin said… 
Congratz Deb to the family...our Punkin' will be back home too..Great Lakes for awhile....We share in the joy and experience with your family...xoxo! We come this far by faith...grace will lead us on!!!!
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Punkin's Family
- At 11:01pm on September 4, 2009,
Punkin said…
- The family came over to say hello and hope all is well. We are well here in Chicago.
Punkin' and Family!
- At 1:46pm on July 13, 2009,
Wanda M. Jackson said…
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- At 11:41am on April 29, 2009,
maria said… - Hi Debra,
It's Maria, glad to hear all your test are good. It's been awhile so Darnell got his orders , tell him this mom is so thankful for his service and to stay strong. My son is home , he suprised us on the Thursday before Easter, The Lord is wonderful and brought him home safe from war. Hugs to you and Darnell, My prays are always with you. Maria
- At 3:07pm on April 24, 2009,
Wanda M. Jackson said…
- Hi Deb, How are you? How is Darnell and did he get his orders? I have been thinking about you. Please email me your new numbers again I lost my emails. mdcinme@aol.com
- At 3:05pm on April 24, 2009,
Wanda M. Jackson said…
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- At 2:09pm on April 21, 2009,
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- At 1:29pm on April 15, 2009,
Wanda M. Jackson said…
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- At 9:26pm on April 14, 2009,
Shelly said… - Just wanted to drop a line and see how you are. I cant seem to find your phone number. Would love to talk to you. I miss our conversations! I hope you are doing good!
Love,
Shelly
- At 7:08pm on April 12, 2009,
Annie said… - Hi Debra - sorry it has taken me so long to respond about the sugar. I don't get on here everyday ...
Anyway, from what I can tell, it sounds like the turbinado sugar is very different from regular, white sugar. If you can't find it at the market, I would try a health food store, Pier 1, or Whole Foods Market. Good luck! :)
- At 8:44pm on March 30, 2009,
Patti B said… - Hi Debra, I'm holding up OK. My husband's surgery and lymph node biopsy is Wed. Just praying that the melanoma hasn't spread. I know God answers our prayers. You have given me strength through your faith and hope. And praise God, I heard from my son and he is safe. I hate not knowing where he's at, but just hearing his voice made me feel comfort. I will keep you informed. Thank you as always my sister in faith and love..
- At 3:43pm on March 30, 2009,
Annie said…
- Hi Debra -
Thanks for your reply - I am so glad your baby got his pork chops! LOL - sounds like your kitchen is the PLACE TO BE!! Take care of yourself, and enjoy his visit! Annie
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