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About me:: I am a mother of 7 children. Joshua (21) the oldest is mentally handicapped. Matthew (20) has just joined the Navy and is the one you will be hearing a lot about. Nolan (18) is a Jr in high school and planning on joining the Air Force RoTC program when he graduates. Rose (16) is into horses and little kids. Patricia (11) is also into horses and is incredibly artistic musically & sculpting/drawing. James (9) is my little whiz kid, he is in the TAG program at school and keeps me active (he's very busy) and then my surprise baby Abigail is well 2, very active into everything and is everybody's joy (most of the time). I live in the great Pacific Northwest. I am a 4-H horse leader for 10 children. I love teaching them about their horses, but it definitely keeps me busy.

My child's FIRST name only (No Last Names Please!):: Matthew Currently in San Diego

My son/daughter is:: Enlisted

I was the proudest of my child when:: He made the decision to join the service and DO something with his life.

When my son/daughter first spoke about joining the service I:: Needed to learn more about it, Was proud, Was relieved, Encouraged him/her

As a new Navy mom, the most important thing I learned was:: I have to "let go"

My son/daughter is currently in the service or retired, and now I believe:: Our relationship has grown stronger, This was a maturing experience, This was the best decision he/she could have made

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I have no clue what week this is...But it is my B-day!

I'm so excited. I have spent weeks on this stupid computer trying to find good deals for travel. Since I talked my husband into staying an extra day, I needed another room. Called the Navy lodge and they were full. So the search for a motel started. This morning I called the Super 8 motel listed in the brochure (I know it s not fancy, but it has a roof & bed) and was able to get a room for only $6 more than the Navy Lodge including taxes! Then to press my luck even further, I tried finding r… Continue

Posted on June 17, 2008 at 4:30pm — 10 Comments

Day 7 Ship 14 Div 243

After checking on here and seeing other mother's who's children started when Matthew did receive their 'form letters' I was excited and watching the mailbox. When I went out to check NO letter :( So I called the recruiter AGAIN and finally got him to read me Matthew's address over the phone! Yeah ! (I really need some dancing bananas here;) ) So.......... He is in Ship 14 Division 243 So now I'm off to the post office to send him some letters! I'm so excited!

Posted on May 20, 2008 at 3:18pm — 8 Comments

Day 6

I missed writing over the weekend because my kids had youth fair with their horses. I am sooooo tired. 7 kids & 7 horses all with attitude plus 90 + degree weather. Not a lot of fun. Last night I checked in to see what all had happened over the weekend & I was to tired & sore to even focus. I am still sore today, because the sunscreen had a short lifespan and I look like a lobster :( I waited for the mailman & still no 'form letter' to let me know his address or division. I call… Continue

Posted on May 19, 2008 at 6:14pm — 2 Comments

Day 3 "the Box"

I was so excited, I looked out the window and the FedEx truck was coming down my driveway. I ran out to meet him (driveway closed cause horses 'mowing' yard) and by the time I got back into the house my almost 2 yr old had found a jar of lotion and had proceeded to cover the leather recliner! I was out there less than 2 minutes! So I couldn't even tear into the box until I got her into the tub & clean up her mess. Lotion is good for leather, right? So I finally get to tear into the box hopi… Continue

Posted on May 16, 2008 at 4:01pm — 2 Comments

Day 2

Well, I've been talking with friends and I think I have Saturday the 12th covered at fair, and I just spoke with MIL and she is willing to take my 2 youngest (2 & 9) a week early, so I can plan for going. Now If I can just find out the "Official" date of graduation I'll be set. My luck I'll get everything planned & then they will set a different date.

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At 8:55pm on November 10, 2008, Pam said…: Hi girlie ! Long time no see.....lol How are you doing? and how is that handsome son of your's doing? Phillip is still in DC waiting ( 3 month's now ) on order's.... and still on limited duty for another 3 month's. My surgery went well and I got home on wed afternoon and stayed drugged up all wed and thurs.... then fri I had a fever and major headaches and still trying to keep fever down so far tylenol is working.... not high enough to call the dr. but other than that I am doing good..... haven't had any pain meds in a couple of day's now and feel okay.... it burns when I breathe in ..... let me know how you are doing....

At 4:13pm on September 17, 2008, Pam said…: Hello Junie , How is thing's going? We are doing okay and phillip's leg's are healing pretty good at least he isn't in as much pain right now as he was. we are still waiting on his new order's since the guard released him of his duties because of his leg's. Glad to hear that Matthew is doing good. I know you were so happy to have him home on leave... I got to see Phillip over labor day weekend. it was the most wonderful weekend. I cried so bad when he left and miss him so much.... but I don't think that ever get's any easier.LOL Please keep in touch! I miss you

At 2:06pm on September 9, 2008, Carol said…: Will, I hope your son enjoys CA. Vanessa says her hours are the greatest. The weather is great. Only sad thing, is that she is the youngest person (20) working in her area.

At 12:11pm on September 9, 2008, Carol said…: Iwonder why he didn't re-route his ticket? It cost Vanessa $35 dollars to have the agent on base in MS "A" school to re-route to here then off to Fresno, CA. Anyway...Its more than likely its too late, but militarytogo.com is where they can purchase their tickets. Military personel only.

At 5:23pm on September 8, 2008, Carol said…: Junie, where did your son get stationed? Vanessa is in Lemoore, CA. How is is doing? Vanessa loves her SKSR hours. 7-2:30 M-T, then Fridays are 7-10 in the morning. So far, things have been slow for her. More shots, more tests, more classes. We will be going down in October to bring her car. Anyway...keep me posted. Carol

At 6:59pm on September 1, 2008, Leta (Daniels Mom) said…: HI, just checking in to say Hello. I think our boys are coming home the same time, Daniel graduates from Lackland this friday, we expect him sat. Texas is HOT! Did I tell you my husband and I went to see him? He is headed to Bangor, Washington. Not too far from here, huh? We'll we got to keep in touch. We are blessed to have our sons so close don't you think? Leta

At 6:42pm on August 4, 2008, Pam said…: Junie, I am doing okay I guess. Just alot going on and getting depressed . I guess it is jst too much for little old me....LOL But Phillip is doing great and love's it in DC so that is a plus. He get's to call home once a week so that is much better than just receiving letter's.lol At least I get to hear his voice. As for the graduation we still don't know they only have them once amonth and the next one is Aug 22nd so if he misses that one he will have to wait til end of next month to grad. and I am so praying that doesnt happen cause I am having surgery end of next month. so pray he get's to grad in aug.... LOL love ya girl and miss you... how have YOU been doing? I am surprised with all the stress in my life I havent had a seizure yet.

At 4:24pm on July 22, 2008, Carol said…: Don't worry, it wasn't your son. It was a bunch of girls who left base, which is fine, on liberty...but they decided to head to another State, Alabama. They were caught. They were not AWOL, they just can't leave the State. They can still talk on the phone, and stuff, just no leaving base, meals taken only at mess hall, and no extra curricular activities. Punishing entire base from what I understood. Oh...and alot of underage drinking going on. Vanessa say's its crazy what these kids do with a little bit of freedom.

At 1:11pm on July 22, 2008, Carol said…: How is Matthew? Vanessa is doing ok. Saw you on-line, and forgot your were from Scappoose. (in the neighborhood) I didn't know your son went to MS? Vanessa is hoping to finish by this Friday and be sent home next week. Thats what were hoping for anyway. Does your son talk about the things that go on at the base? (trouble makers)? Did he get his liberty taken away for two weeks, because of those trouble makers? Vanessa doesn't go anywhere outside of base, but all extra activities have been taken away, so only goes to PFA, Mess Hall, School. She's not very happy right now.

At 8:00pm on July 21, 2008, Sandy said…: Junie, I'm just getting back to AZ, I've be in MI nd out of email communiaton. It was nice meeting you and your husband too. Travis left GL on 7/9, and is adjusting to Navy life in FL and outside of bootcamp. Isn't it odd how much they changed while in boot camp? Travis finally has a cell phone in FL and can call home when his schedule allows.

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