I received an email from Lcpl Honda last night. He told me the ship has crossed the Equator. He also told me in a earlier email that anyone who has not crossed the Equator is called and Pollywog and anyone that has is called a Shellback. In order to become a Shellback you have to [...]
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Comments OffSince my Marine son is now deployed I agreed to be responsible for his finances. I have stressed about this since he left. Yesterday I had to schedule a car payment. Well wouldn’t you know I did not do it correctly. I realized my mistake right after I did it. I made phone calls but [...]
Posted in Uncategorized Tags: blog, deployment, marine mom, marines, military, military families 2 Comments »This was posted on AirmanMom’s site. I thought I would pass it on. I feel the same way.
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Posted in Uncategorized Tags: army, marines, military, navy, soldier, USMC, wordless wednesday 2 Comments »On October 24 will be Make a Difference Day. ABC, CBS, NBC and Fox with devote the whole week to airing messages about volunteering. USA Weekend Magazine and The Entertainment Industry Foundation are also working together get the message out about Make a Difference Day. Everyone can participate. For example, I am a member of [...]
Posted in Uncategorized Tags: Gary Sinise, Make a Difference Day, military Monday, October 24, patriot guard, volunteer Comments OffCinderella got a tattoo today. In honor of her son, our Lolly Pop Kid. He loved the movie ‘Cars’. His first birthday theme was ‘Cars’. so here is a pic of the tattoo. Also, my grandaughter, Butterfly sent me a picture of her bedroom makeover. Love it. Her room is so pink… I asked her [...]
Posted in Uncategorized Tags: Butterfly, cinderella, grandchild, Grief, Lolly Pop Kid, pink 2 Comments »Well here we are another edition of Sunday Brunch. My week was pretty routine. I did get and email from LCpl Honda on Monday. He said the internet was down and he was not able to make contact before that time. Basically he just wanted to know if I took care of some business concerning [...]
I found these pictures today. The USS Bonhomme Richard received its first supplies at sea. LCpl Honda is probably in these pictures somewhere, but of course I can not tell where. Nothing new there. A MH-60S Seahawk carries supplies from fleet replenishment oiler USNS Henry J. Kaiser to USS Bonhomme Richard here Sept. 30 during [...]
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