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Donna Belefant
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son left today for boot
Replied Mar 13
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Friends and family of sailors on the USS Bainbridge out of Norfolk, Virginia.
I know everyone is enjoying having their sailor home! I know I am! He will be leaving around the first of the month but only to go back to Norfolk. At least we can call and chat now and then. He is enjoying connecting with friends and lots of fish...
Welcome "moore821"! My son is currently on leave and home for a visit! He will be reporting to the Bainbridge soon. What is your son's rate?
SO GlAD WE GOT OUR SAilORS BACK!
YAY...just talked to my son...he will be at our house tomorrow!
I haven't heard from my son other than a FB this morning that said "today is the day"...I am so excited to have him back home!!
HAS ANYONE HEARD FROM THEiR SAilOR??
From what I understand, each ship has "schedules". When he was first stationed on the bainbridge i remember him telling me that he had looked at the schedules for the ship and it goes out or underway a lot and he was right so far...i'm actually fr...
my husband is an IC (ineterior communications electrician). we are so excited to be in Norfolk soon, we are living up here in Great Lakes right now, so im used to the cold, if it his 70 im in shorts and a tank top haha. im from florida, so im used...
We did not get to visit him in San Diego like we had hoped, so we are looking forward to having him home before he reports to Norfolk. Is it the luck of the draw for deployment or are there specific purposes for each ship? I know from reading this...
Living down here, i dont even own a real jacket, so i was the frozen chosen up there! I learned my lesson after that and had so many scarves and boots and gloves people knew i was a tourist right off :-) Its definitely a good thing to have him clo...
Yes, we are from KY and we are familiar with the cold. Not to extreme, but cold enough! I am sure that DC will be on the list of places to visit. It will be nice to have him somewhat closer to home.
FC - fire controlman, i actually live in TX so although I have been to VA for visits, i couldn't give you any really useful info however DC is close enough to visit and I love the beach. OH and I am ALWAYS cold there! Somehow I end up going during...
Mine is an STG - sonar tech. What is an FC? Still learning all of the Navy lingo. Any tips for him for when he arrives - places to see, things to do?
Well good luck to y'all on your move! My sailor is a FC, what does your's do?
My son will be moving to the Bainbridge soon also. Any tips from those that have been there a while?
Comment Wall (15 comments)
- At 10:53am on September 29, 2009,
moore821 said… - How long has your son been on the Bainbridge and what does he? I'm not sure what my son will be doing yet but he will be an Ensign thats all I know for now. . M.
- At 10:33pm on June 17, 2009,
Lucie Watkins said… - Hey Donna! It's nice to meet you too! I'm happy that I found someone too!!
How long has your sailor been on the Bainbridge and what does he do on ship?
This deployment has been hard on Jacob,my son,he and his wife are expecting their first baby. She is due the end of July. How is your son holding out? Hope to hear from you soon!!!
- At 11:01am on May 26, 2009,
Mark said… - Hi Donna. I enjoyed meeting you as well. Thanks for kind words about my daughter. I hope to see you again soon.
- At 8:01pm on May 15, 2009,
Kathryn said… - Hi Donna,
Just saw that you joined our Ike Carrier Group page - welcome. Sorry it has taken me so long to notice, been pretty busy lately. Hope all is well with you and your sailor. Looking forward to getting to know you and chatting with the group.
- At 6:18pm on April 22, 2009,
Cindy{Jordan's Mom} said… - Hi Donna..thank you for your remarks..My madien name is Bainbridge. I hope you are planning to attend our get together. TTYS..Cindy
- At 11:20am on April 21, 2009,
Beth said… - Hi Donna! Yes, my son is on the Boxer. This is his first West Pac deployment, and so far it isn't that great! They have been out to sea for 60 days straight right now with no port calls. And,...they have been in communication lock down for a week today. No outgoing calls or emails. :( I haven't talked to my son on the phone in 2 1/2 months now.
So happy you heard from your son!!! I know how that just make's your heart swell. Glad to hear all is good with him. Is this his first West Pac also? How long has he been in?
- At 4:59am on April 1, 2009,
Sues said… - Hey, I like your picture! : )
- At 3:10am on April 1, 2009,
kim ann said… - Hello Donna! So nice to hear from ya! I have been praying for that "situation" and now that it is hitting a little closer since I know more personally of those that are there, I shall fervently have prayers going out. All these worldly dramatic situations keep me uneasy, but I know the Good Father who can help ease any difficulties! I have all of you in prayer anyway, as I know you are going through so much with your twins. I am there for ya, ANYTIME. Been there. However, unlike you, mine are all I have, I have not done this with more than just those two. So, you are like a solid rock for me. I look up to you. When I think it is getting hard for me, I think of those, like you, who have so much more than I, and I feel almost ashamed that I am being so selfish! Thanks for your shoulder! How so very kind of you! My ear, my shoulder is also here for you if needed! We just had snow this past weekend, missed all the really bad storms that you had. Our tornado season typically starts about now, but we had several come through our area a few days after Christmas. Very rare for us. Since then, we have had a few more touch down nearby, fortunately no one hurt. I look forward to that one day, no more sickness or sadness....will check in on you later, take care dear friend...:0}
- At 11:06pm on March 31, 2009,
Sues said…
- So far so good. My Marine son's recruiting office is having a family day BBQ on the 11th but we will be headed out of town on the way to see our sailor. I'm so excited to see him but so disappointed we will miss the family day BBQ. I really would have loved to go. He's been going to some poolee functions and getting ready. His buddy, who he recruited just graduated this past Friday and came home. He stopped in to see us. I was so impressed. He was such a goofy kid but there was nothing goofy about him now. He said it was hard but did not regret a thing. He told us that he asked his Div. Commander about our son's graduation date and he believes it will be Nov. 20th, not Nov. 13th.
I have been trying to find some Marine Corps support locally but not coming across much. Have you tried to find anything? Have you come across something?
- At 8:03pm on March 19, 2009,
Sues said…
- Your fellas are going in much quicker than mine. He graduated at the end of June but we have all of July and half of August with him. We think he will graduate about Nov. 13th ish.
I am so not looking forward to ship out day.
Keep me posted.
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- I am a mother of four sons-a 23 year old, Jeremy that is 1st year sailor, and twins that are 18 and heading to the marines. I am a school librarian at Crossville Elementary School.
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- It was positive and maturing. Our relationship has grown stronger.
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Enjoying Our Sailor!!!
I know everyone is enjoying having their sailor home! I know I am! He will be leaving around the first of the month but only to go back to Norfolk. At least we can call and chat now and then. He is enjoying connecting with friends and lots of fishing and kayaking in the creeks around here. Have fun and a special welcome home to the USS Bainbridge!
Posted on September 28, 2009 at 11:09pm —
They are on their way!!!
Hello everyone! So sorry it has been so long since I have posted. Trying to stay in contact with one in Boot Camp plus one on deployment is rough! Anyway, this is what I know. They are to start home in a week or two and will be arriving in late September! Cannot wait! Not sure how secure this info is supposed to be but if you will email me I can privately give you more information. Counting them down!!!
Posted on August 16, 2009 at 3:30pm —
THANKS FOR ALL THE COMMENTS!
Just checked this today and saw all the messages. We have been in Florida this week on our last vacation with the twins. We really appreciate all the prayers and we have all seen what prayer can do. I am so proud of our boys out there, not just in that area but across the globe. We owe them alot as I am sure all of you are aware. I will be back home on Monday and will be answereing all that wrote, just wanted to touch base till then. Hope you have a great weekend.
Posted on April 18, 2009 at 10:58am —
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