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Diane Elling
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Diane Elling left a comment for Alison (Tim's Mom)
September 6
Diane Elling commented on Mary, Proud Mom of Nick's group 'AECF - FCs and ETs'
How sad about the loss of a Sailor. Our prayers are definately with the family. I am fortunate and my son gets home every weekend except duty weekend. I know that will change once he gets classed up again. I will miss him coming home once he goes ...
September 6
Diane Elling commented on Donna's group 'Boot Camp Mom's'
I hope everyone will have a nice long weekend. Thank goodness for this website. It did not exist at one time so at least you can talk to other Moms to help you thru the difficult times. It is not an easy time but you will make it thru and then you...
September 6
Diane Elling left a comment for Roxanne
July 4
Diane Elling commented on Donna's group 'Boot Camp Mom's'
Jacqueline Manning... I couldn't agree with you more about what is worn to the PIR. My son's was 12-24-08. It was cold and snowing and I wore a long black velvet skirt with black velvet jacket and red satin blouse. My younger son had on a suit and...
June 13
Diane Elling commented on Donna's group 'Boot Camp Mom's'
Ana... My son was 32 when he left for bc and he doesn't mind spending time with me at all... Its tough when you go thru bc as the parent but time will make it easier. As its been said before its not the Boy Scouts but we are here for each other an...
June 10
Diane Elling commented on Donna's group 'Boot Camp Mom's'
Janet... I'm so sorry you have been going thru so much... Its not always easy when our kids move in a new direction. My prayers are with you, your son and all the family at this time. Its not easy when your son or daughter leaves for a new destina...
June 4
Diane Elling commented on Mary, Proud Mom of Nick's group 'AECF - FCs and ETs'
Tanning can do so much damage. My boyfriend has been advised by his dermatologist to stay covered up from the sun. He had some skin removals done and they were able to take care of early things at an early stage. My former mother in law was a sun ...
May 30

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At 9:28am on April 23, 2009, georgyann said…
sorry to say but they wont let me give out where they are going,,but she is on the uss.bataan,,stationed in notfolk,va,,for now they are being deployed in a bit,she went back yesterday i am going to see her for a tiger cruise in a few days,that is going to be rough,but I have to do it for her,thank you for asking
At 8:26pm on April 13, 2009, Roxanne said…
Hi Diane,
My son is in Pensacola now. Waiting on his school to start on April 27. He is engaged now. And has been home twice. My parents did get to watch the video that we made of PIR. I thought my son ordered the DVD but he didn't, but did order the Keel (book). We got that on this past Saturday. I hope everything is okay with you.
At 3:24pm on April 12, 2009, Alison (Tim's Mom) said…
Hi Diane,
Happy Easter!! Tim is doing well. He graduated from MA school on 3/27 as a Distinguished graduate, the PT Award and the Commanding Officers Challenge coin. He will be leaving for Norfolk, VA. late this afternoon. He bought himself a new (used) SUV while home on leave with his dad in Missouri and he'll be driving to Norfolk. He has been ready to leave for about a week now but his sponsor told him to wait until after this holiday weekend. He really misses his shipmates and his Navy way of life...I can totally relate to that feeling!! I'm doing good..thanks for asking!! :] I'm planning a trip to Norfolk over Memorial Day weekend to see Tim...he's only 6 hours away now.
How is John & where is he now?? Take care & talk to ya soon. :}
At 11:23am on April 12, 2009, Laurie Proud Mom of Josh said…
Happy Easter Diane
Nice to hear from you.....Joshua is doing fine, sooooo happy he got San Diego
He'll be leaving in June I believe on the USS Nimitz...the largest carrier. But 1st home for 2 weeks.....YIPEEEEEEEE I just can't wait for that day when I get to go pick him up at the airport. How are you and your son doing?
At 8:27pm on April 9, 2009, georgyann said…
we pick her up from the air port on monday,, if all goes well, it is a pre deployment, leave she has to home home to get ,,so stuff in order before she goes ,glad her chit got approved,,lol whatever that is,,
At 5:39pm on April 6, 2009, Brenda said…
My son is a BU-builder with the SeaBees. He is stationed in MS but is currently deployed in Africa. How about your son?
At 8:29pm on April 5, 2009, Brenda said…
Hi Diane,
What do you do at the airport? We are from Perrysburg! Not too many people on here from Northwest Ohio! My husband and I will actually be flying out from Toledo on Mother's Day to Florida. We are not big fliers but I'm glad we are at least going out of Toledo!
At 5:11pm on March 7, 2009, debbsean said…
yes i wrote that for all new moms so they are not disappointed like i was i thought it was a letter i was so excited ans then boom but where would it say grad and go did yours say that
At 12:34am on February 27, 2009, Catherine A Ponder said…
Hi Diane, I haven't heard from you in awhile. Anything new or exciting happening in your life. I sent you an email to your other address. It has been awhile? Did you get it ? I work the next 4 days. I'm glad the snow and wind are finally gone for awhile. I am ready for spring. My son has written another letter. He is sick with a sore throat and congestion. He didn't say anything about boot camp, only that he will be going to Mississippi for schooling. Another son had wriiten home stating that his division was doing good....and my son is in his division. I feel like I am walking a tight rope waiting for PIR ! I hope you and all of your family are ok. Take care. Cathy
At 7:49pm on February 17, 2009, Catherine A Ponder said…
Diane, What nursing home is your father staying at? When they chose King and Queen at my facility on Valentines day...it was so cute. One of my favorite patients got voted Queen. She was so happy and cried ! She is also a retired nurse. A gentleman named Ivan was voted King. They made a nice looking couple. I enjoy working with the elderly. My mom passed away 11 years ago. She was only 64 years old. My real birth mom passed away at 60 yrs old from lung cancer..a smoker and diabetic. My father is 83 and lives with myhusband and I. Sometimes he drives me insane, but I know he is just lonely. We took him to Das Hessen Haus in Pettisville tonight for the chicken Buffet. We all like to go there on Tuesday nights. can;t beat the price. $5.95. I always work on Monday nights. The buffet is only $4.95 on mondays. I eat out alot. I hope all is well with your father. Cathy

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About me:
I was a Navy wife for 16 years. I hope I may be able to help someone else also that is going through being a military Mom or maybe they can help me at times also. My older son joined and left in October. My former husband was in the Navy for 20 years. My Dad was in the Navy in World War II. My son is a third generation Navy man. It makes you very proud to see the man in the uniform and it can be a challenge also.
I am here to support or represent my:
John
Stage of (Sailor’s) Navy Career?
Enlisted
When I heard “Navy,” I:
Was proud, Encouraged him/her
From my experience with the Navy, the most important thing I learned was:
I will always be very supportive of my son and send them lots of mail. I know what it is like being away from home and having contact from family.
Through this Navy experience, I now believe:
The Navy has a lot to offer, This was the best decision he/she could have made

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Proud to be a Navy Mom!

Whenever I hear the song the Navy band plays, "Anchors Away" or the song from Lee Greenwood, "I'm proud to be an American", I get terribly proud and tears come to my eyes!! It takes a lot of courage to become a part of the U.S.Navy. I could not be prouder of my son since he has joined the U.S. Navy! I hope its a good experience for all that join our U.S. Navy! I was a Navy wife for 16 years. We moved around the country. I made a lot of friends over the years that I still am in touch with today.… Continue

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