Michele's Comments

I'd give you a gift but I don't have enough credits! Didn't realize this 'gifting' went from site to site. Take care of yourself and trust, with all you have, that things will work out for the best...God's best. =)

Your Welcome Michele,

thanks for the gift! I've pretty much been absent on here lately because of work and such but just saw your post on Paul's page. Tell Wes to keep his head up. No matter the length of his service, he stood up to the challenge when so many wouldn't and served his country. Tell him to keep that pride with him for life and to take that on to his next journey. I wish you, him, and the new baby girl the best. Like Paul said, drop in on us from time to time and let us know how it's going.

Best Wishes, EG

sorry to hear about Wes....things happen! You're part of the family Michele, so drop by and let us know how you are doing!!

Michele! I really haven't been ignoring you and it's so nice to hear from you again! I've been down with a 2 day headache. I was finally able to make it into my brother's clinic for an adjustment this morning. The headache's finally left, however, my neck's getting tight again and my head's startin to hurt. You're my last response of the night. Let's see. Morgan does look good doesn't he! I am a little bias though. His orders are to stay there in CP. He's assigned to an infantry unit, he just doesn't know which group yet. Won't know that until the end of July, first part of August.

I'm holding up ok. Got to see Morgan a month ago as we went to Cali for his FMTB graduation. I've never gone back to work. It's tough and we're having to redo the budget again, but I feel better when I'm not working. If I have to, I'll go back to work part time. I was hoping to find a job I could do from home, but it's really hard to find. I want a data entry from home job. Done way too many years of answering the phone to continue doing that from home. I haven't talked to Cora in a long time. Kelson's doing really well. Just finished his sophmore year. He played on the varsity tennis team again this year. Made it to state again playing doubles and went farther into the tourny with this partner than last years. Martin's hanging in there. He's not liking working for the state, but it is a job and they are finally recognizing that he's worth the title of project manager. Hopefully, the pay increase will come but we're not sure as there's a salary freeze in effect. He's gone back to practicing his martial arts and is really enjoying that. I had to quit playing soccer last winter. It was getting harder for me to play with my back the way it is. Sides the fact that we were always playing against young gals in their 20's! I found out they have two different levels of 30+ all women's teams. I may check into that. I don't know. I'm really not missing it so I guess I won't! I have been considering going to school myself. Just can't seem to get past the finance issues though. Hate to put us more in debt.

You never did tell me what kind of surgery Wes had. Is he finally well enough now that he can start c school or did he have to wait this long to class up? Man, I bet he's ready to be done with school and start his Navy career. I know Morgan is. I got those pics of your daughter. How is it knowing you have two kids out of school now? Graduated last Thursday? Wow. All of our high school graduations were the last week of May, first week of Jun. What university is WCU? What does she want to major in? I'm so happy you have new pics of your grandbaby! Have you been able to spend any time with her? Is Wes and mom still together? What does Wes think of his daughter? I bet your girls are looking forward to having you to themselves. Hey, what about the boys in the house? What are they up to? I would've been so far past the saturation point it wouldn't even be funny had I taken all the courses you have. Good thing you're giving you brain a break!

Morgan has a 'block leave' the 26th thru 7/6. He's flying home on the 27th. His girlfriend is driving down from Seattle on the 30th, then they'll head back to Seattle on 7/2. She's really more than a girlfriend, but I don't know if I can say fiance yet. Don't ask me how I feel about it. I'm not really sure.

Well, my friend, just looked at the time and it's time for me to put this head on a pillow. We're going to take my niece to the Emmett Cherry Festival tomorrow. I have to be up earlier than usual on a Saturday...only for my Cherry Grace! She's 31/2.

It really is nice to have you back 'on board'!

Hey Michelle, looks like we've both been busy. Any updates on Wes and his family? Keep in touch, Kevin

Wes was going to have surgery?! Update please girlfriend. You have no idea how good I feel about quitting my job. Martin and I sat down and redid our budget. If we're very careful and tight, I won't have to go back to work. I think I'll still look for an at home job, the extra income would still come in handy. God's hand is in this, I know it. Regarding going back to school, you are much braver than I am. I have not heard of Western Governors University as Utah is next to me. I'm in Idaho....potatoes, 2009 World Special Olympics just finished in Boise....that's me! I'm so glad you liked the text msg. the gal that does my hair sent that to me. I've been going to her for 20 yrs. She's a good friend now. Isn't it amazing how babies can be? Kelson, 10 wks early, was picking up his head in NICU and banging his forehead on the mattress. The nurses couldn't believe it. Ya know what, he says he still does it sometimes....it's relaxing. Cookies? What cookies? The only ones left are the ones I'm sending to Morgan. If I knew your address I might send some your way. I did enjoy making them. I'm so happy for you going back to school, your excitement oozes thru your note! I really would like an update on what's been happening with Wes.

Hey my friend! How's the new grandma doing? I am no longer working! What a relief. This week was my first week at home and ya know what, I loved it! I actually made cookies from scratch. I don't know how many yrs it's been since I've done that. I'm going to try and find a job that I can do here at home. I want and need the flexibilty to be home or be able to be at Kelson's tennis matches. I really felt the need to be home more for him. If I can't work from home, I'll work a morning part time job. Anyway, that's my biggest news. What's up with you?

Thanks for the comment on Airdales. I know that he is not the only young man to be "in this boat" (pun intended). It does help to hear that others are getting through it. I think Dad is more frustrated than Andrew. He likes Hawaii, the base, and gives me the impression he enjoy work with the other in the maintainence group.
This week he has been sent for Qual. and Indoc. classes to be oriented to exactly expected out of him. Things are settling down and he is temporarily assigned to a squadron. He is still not completely sure if he will deploy and join his squadron in the Middle East or be kept busy at Marine Corp Base Hawaii till they return. We will see.
We are encouraging Andrew to request leave for his brother’s high school graduation. Adam would love to have his brother at graduation.
Chuck

Hey Michele, Congrats!!! I am sorry I have not said so sooner been busy. She is beautiful. I know you cannot wait to hold her and kiss her.. I am so happy about your daughter also,I know how proud you are of her.. Well I will talk to ya later congrats..Cindy

Michele I love the pics. She is beautiful !!

Whoa, I'm so sorry to hear that... and am praying for the Lord to restore relationships. May He comfort you especially, Kevin

Congrats Granma Michele!! We are happy for all ya'll!!

Thank very much for kind and caring words, I just try to leave everything in God's Hand and remember to stay just one day at a time.

Love & prayer sent your way..........

Congratulations Michele...the Circle of Life continues!

That obvious huh? that being said, I'll raise her the same way I did Meagan and Conner...patience, disipline and always being there.

my 3.5 year old daughter!

We enjoyed living in the Bay Area, near Gale's family and friends. Moffett was an awesome base before they started shutting it down, then it was like a ghost town. We lived in Sunnyvale first, then moved on base. We drove through or shopped in Mt. View quite often, but really enjoyed camping and hiking near the coastal range. Happy New Year! Kevin

Bless your heart, Michele. You give me hope and strength! You are such a strong lady with a huge heart yourself. It was so easy to think of Chris and all the others who couldn't make it home. Mike's story about Chris really affected me. It's times like that it's really hard for me to see a purpose, but I know there is one. I'll try to get a link....never done it before though!

It may be that he should have met with a CFS before making the purchase, which would explain a "chewing out" after the fact. He should still consider the folks at Base Legal and Fleet and Family, they have a lot of experience helping sailors and their families. Hope it helps, Kevin