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Donita commented on Jackie's group 'USS Donald Cook Family'
Hi Bill and welcome. My son Austin is a DC on the Cook. He will be on the Cook 2 years in Jan. and this is his first 6 month deployment. Wishing everyone a very safe and blessed Thanksgiving.
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Donita commented on Jackie's group 'USS Donald Cook Family'
Howdy All! I got an email from Austin also telling me he was a Shellback. He said that they did a bunch of crazy but fun stuff. He also sent me a picture... it was very funny! Yes he was excited about becoming a shellback. He told me that there we...
October 29
Donita commented on Jackie's group 'USS Donald Cook Family'
Hi All!! Hope everyone had a wonderful holiday weekend. I got to talk to Austin yesterday and today. It was soooo good to hear from him. He said that everything was ok, and that they got to get off the ship for a while. He sounded good!! :-) Hope...
September 9
Donita commented on Jackie's group 'USS Donald Cook Family'
Hi All!! Melissa good luck today!! Welcome to all of the new members here too, this is such a great group. I would love to meet all of you at homecoming, I think that would be great. I can't wait. Hope everyone had a great weekend. I am just exc...
August 31
Donita commented on Jackie's group 'USS Donald Cook Family'
Hi Terry, Welcome aboard!! My name is Donita, my son Austin is a DC on the Donald Cook. This is our first 6 month deployment. We are from Dime Box, TX. Glad to have you with us.
August 26
Donita commented on Jackie's group 'USS Donald Cook Family'
Good luck Melissa! Thanks Melissa for keeping us posted on what is going on too. I would love to help with the FRG but I don't think I would be much help way over here in Texas. Sue, Glad you daughter made it to the ship!!
August 26
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August 25
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August 21
Donita commented on Jackie's group 'USS Donald Cook Family'
Hi Shelly Glad to have you aboard!!
August 21
Donita commented on Jackie's group 'USS Donald Cook Family'
Hi Barbara, We live in Dime Box, TX. It is a small town about 60 miles east of Austin and 40 miles west of Bryan/College Station. So that puts us right in between Texas A & M and TU (sorry) Gig'em Aggies!!! Austin's sister, Ashley went to A&M & s...
August 20
Donita commented on Jackie's group 'USS Donald Cook Family'
Hi Sara, Austin's last name is Iselt, but he also has been given a couple of nicknames---Dime Box or Dime Bag. I think he goes by those more than his last name.
August 20
Donita commented on Jackie's group 'USS Donald Cook Family'
Thanks Melissa for the ideas. Barbara, you are right there sure are alot of new guys on the ship. Austin has been on there almost 2 years (Jan. will be 2 years). This group is just what I needed, at least I know there are others that are going thr...
August 20
Donita commented on Jackie's group 'USS Donald Cook Family'
Welcome to all the new people -- glad to have you here. My son Austin is a DC on the Donald Cook. I guess the emails are not working, I have not heard from Austin in a few days. Sent him a package on monday hope it does not take too long to get t...
August 19
Donita commented on Jackie's group 'USS Donald Cook Family'
Great blog Melissa I look forward to reading more. I am a single parent so I know how it feels.
August 18
Donita commented on Jackie's group 'USS Donald Cook Family'
Hi Sue. I am glad to hear that your daughter is going to be ok. I am sure that is a relief to you too. My name is Donita, and my son Austin is on the Donald Cook. He is a DC. He will be on the ship 2 years in Jan. This is his first 6 month deploy...
August 17
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August 17

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About me:
I am a proud Navy Mom!!! My son, Austin (21) has been in the navy for almost 2 years. Austin is stationed on the USS Donald Cook DDG - 75.
He is a DCFN.
I am here to support or represent my:
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When I heard “Navy,” I:
Was proud and encouraged it
Through this Navy experience, I now believe:
It was positive and maturing. Our relationship has grown stronger.
Austin's ship the USS Donald Cook left this morning 7/20/09 for its 6 month deployment. I am having kind of a hard time dealing with it. This is the first 6 month deployment he has been on. Just sad that we could not be there for him at port to see his ship off. Any words of encouragement would be greatly appreciated. Thanks

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At 5:09pm on August 15, 2009, Barbara said…
Hi Donita..Welcome to the USS Donald Cook Group..My son Eric is an FC on the ship..The group was created by Jackie but really helps to keep us updated. I understand about how far away Texas is. My sister goes to Houston every 4 months from SC to MD Anderson. I spent 2 weeks there 3 years ago as a care giver for her when she was undergoing treatment for cancer..She has been in remission for 3 years..3 wonderful years..Great hospital you have there ..Austin sounds so familiar to me..
At 2:40pm on August 14, 2009, Melissa said…
Donita, Eric is a FC. This is also our first deployment. I know they are working really hard. I have sent Eric one package so far and it took about 2 weeks to get there.
At 8:36am on August 14, 2009, Jackie said…
Hi, We are hoping that you will join us in the Cook Group.

http://www.navyformoms.com/group/ussdonaldcookfamly
At 11:55pm on August 12, 2009, Melissa said…
Donita, my husband is also on the USS Donald Cook. We created a Donald Cook Family group under Groups on this site. Would love for you to join us there. I also posted pictures of the deployment under pictures if you would like to see them.
Melissa
At 6:08am on July 9, 2009, Karen Gallagher said…
Welcome aboard!!

We are so glad that you are here! This is a great place to meet others that know exactly how you feel!
We have something for everyone here groups from boot camp moms to overseas moms and moms that like to scrap book. We have meet and greets to events that the moms set up to meet each other and have dinner or an outing. There are groups to help you with each and every step of this wonderful adventure that our children have chosen called the US Navy.

Please tell us about your sailor and what they have chosen to do in the navy and ohh yeah we LOVE pictures of everyone !!

Please let me know if you have any questions I can help you with.


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At 11:39pm on July 8, 2009, Pat said…
Hi Donita, welcome to Navy for Mom's:)) You will find a lot of answers, support and encouragement here. My daughter, Ashley (20), has been in the Navy for 2 years and is an IT3 & my son Tim (19) has been in since Feb 2008 stationed on the USS Nimitz. What is your son/daughter doing with the Navy? If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask. I'm glad you joined and look forward to hearing more about you & your Sailor. Pat
 
 

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