Cindy's Comments

Cindy and E.G.......It snowed! Take me away. Morgan wanted this white stuff, not me! Oh well. Any news from Evan? Call? How was the hunting last Saturday? The movie? I read it was the #1 movie last weekend. How was your week? BSU is playing Southern Mississippi tomorrow night, are you going to cheer for BSU along with me! How far away is that game from you? Morgan took his 6th test today. Passed with an 81%. He's a little bummed, his group has watch this weekend. Since it's a long one, they have three days instead of two. Six more tests and he'll be on to labs then clinic. He's really looking forward to being the one giving the shots to those poor new recruits. Oh, he also mentioned they'll be learning how to put IV's in.....on each other. Talk about a pin cushion! He did say they'll practice on a dummy first. As much as I hate needles, I'd never be able to do that part. I used to get a shot to numb the area before the IV was put in until a nurse said why get poked twice if you hate needles so much. Made sense. Fortunately, it's been years since I've had an IV.

Hey you.....available for some chat time on Thursday night? Say around 8 pm your time?

Cindy ~ I've not been a good friend. I apologize. My weekend got really busy, then I haven't been feeling well for the past few days. I stayed home yesterday. I won't make any more promises to call, but it will happen. Hope things are going well for you and the family.

I'll check out your group. I'm guessing that 'on the ground' means he's still at sea. Does this mean he'll be gone longer? Glad to hear you're staying strong. Thought you might, but us mom's have a tendency to push, push, push. Sorry to hear about Trey being sick. Our Kelson decided to skip his zero hr. class this week! We got a call in the afternoon asking us to call and excuse him if we knew he had been absent. You can bet I called his cell when I got home and heard that message. He told me he had received a call from his girlfriend while he was driving to school....she needed him. If he was sick, at least I'd know where he was! He told me today he was surprised that he didn't get in trouble. I told him it was his first strike...and he only had 2. Next time, he'd get punishment. Husband's....they are big baby's when it comes to being sick. I must admit, that Martin takes really good care of me when I'm down, so I try to do in kind when he's sick. I will call, glad to hear you'll be home.

Bless your heart. Here I was, telling you I had a crappy day, then I read your pm about your mother-in-law. HOWEVER, miracles can happen. I'm living proof of that. Call me any evening. The number you have is my cell, so if I'm available to talk, I will. You can leave a message during the morning hours and I will call you back on my lunch, which is 11:30 - 12:30, my time. Okay, would you tell me what IA is? I knew Evan was close to Iraq, I didn't realize he was actually there. I'm so sorry you've had a rough time. Okay, instead of calling you tonight, I'll call this weekend. You take care of yourself, ok? I absolutely know the Mom in you wants to take care of everything, but you can't. That doesn't mean you can't go have a good cry if you want! It might do you some good. Later friend!

Blew it again! Crappy, crappy, crappy, day yesterday. Got home and we left for a movie. Totally spaced calling you. Expect one tonight! Gotta go, break is over. Hope all is well with you and the family.

Man, have I blown it calling you. I'm so sorry. I was down with a tension headache all weekend, and it's still bothering me, but I will make it. I've also been thinking I was going to have to search for your number.....just found it in my cell phone. Gee, you'd think I was 90+ as forgetful as I am! I am ssssssssoooooooo glad to hear you're hanging in there. You truly have been in my thoughts. I've heard the Ronald Reagan is huge. So he'll be there for a month? What happens after that? I promise, no if ands or buts, I will call you tomorrow night, just don't have the brains tonight to talk with my head still hurting. Which totally sucks as the Cowboys are playing tonight. I just yelled at the tv and the heads hurting more now. Sigh.

Cindy that is no problem, I also have been very busy. Now I am busy being under the weather :(. . .all this cold one day and burning hot the next day. Wes sounds like things are much better, I guess he has a second roommate (so 3 of them in that small room lol) and he likes him a lot. Says he hardly sees the other guy now. Anyways nothing much happening here since I have been sick, kids take advantage of that lol. Glad to hear Evan is doing well and with a familiar shipmate! Keep me posted on how the ship life is for him, what it is like :).

You've been on my mind since early this morning. I be checking in with you tonight to see how you are doing. Gotta get back to work though. Sigh.

Hey Cindy - Wes is doing as well as expected with being new to P'cola. He isn't happy with the roommate he has, a big drunk and a slob :(. Wes said Saturday that he still couldn't unpack because this roommate has a bunch of his stuff in Wes' desk/storage (too much for Wes to just move). He still hadn't went to check out the beach by our last phone call. He also told me that he will have to do PT with the Marines because of his rating. He also said it is a beautiful base from the outside but inside the barracks it looks rundown and sloppy. I told him to not become complacent and follow in the footsteps of the guys that aren't measuring up to Navy standards. I also told him to look on the bright side of things and not let these temporary things get to him. I wonder if Evan had any bad experiences at all - you alls posts sounded like everything has been so smooth and great? I know Evan hasn't had to stay anywhere very long because of his rating and maybe that is what is getting to Wes? He told me he will be in P'cola for a long time, he won't class up for awhile because about 20 of his buddies that got to P'cola before him with the same rating are still on hold waiting to get into a class :(. I believe our sailors are going to miss out on Ike too :) woohoo! Yesterday was my daughter's birthday, she is 17! Gosh they grow up so fast! I apologize for the sour sounding post but I am hoping future correspondences will be positive :). God Bless, Michele

Hi!!!! It's great to hear from you. I've been on NavyDads every day, where have you been? I know I said I was going to try and call this weekend. It was a busy one so I didn't get it done. Kelson enjoyed his date. Janelle's mom won't let her get into Kelson's car, so the mom drove her to the restaurant, then picked her up. We had to get Kelson some jeans today, so I asked him if Janelle wanted to come and we'd pick her up. So, finally got to meet her. My boys must have signs on their backs, somewhere that I can't see, which reads something like....."I'm a sucker for girls with insecurity issues." She is really nice, which I figured she'd be, but you can tell she has some insecurities. I told Kelson, who's very protective of her already, that I'm being tested as well and the more he abides by Janelle's mom's wishes, the sooner she'll let Janelle go places with him. My kid's got his first girlfriend and went on a date! My other baby's growing up too fast. You gotta tell me about your trip and why Evan loves it a little too much. Dying to hear about that. What is Support of our Troops? I just finished watching Sunday Night Football.....sitting here all by myself....the only football fan in the house. Even the dog's gone! Martin and I did enjoy ourselves, thank you. The play was really funny and the theater was really small and outdoors. It was about 1.5 hr drive from the house so it wasn't bad. I do plan on calling you, but it might not be until Tuesday night. How are you doing? The kids adjusted to school? How's the business going?

Hello friend ~ Love the pictures. Glad you made it home safely. Been concerned about your homestead and if there was any damage. I thought it landed as a category 1, but have heard otherwise. I thought this would be a trip you'd never forget. I wouldn't either if it was me in your shoes. Received a text from Morgan today. He said they were told they'd class up tomorrow. He's really bored so is looking forward to starting. Today is Kelson's 16th birthday, we're taking him out for dinner. Don't worry about calling tonight. My baby's got a date Saturday! We're still trying to figure out how, because Janelle's Mom said she couldn't get into Kelson's car. He was going to take her to lunch at the Red Robin.

Oh it sounds like it was a wonderful time! Yes post those pictures, it has been over 24 yrs. since I have seen that area of the country. Ahh I see them :). . great pictures! I am sure EG was just as happy to see you, we kept him busy on here ;). Wes will be landing in Pensacola this Friday, I can't wait! We all are doing well here, school is back in session and the girls are seeming to like their teachers/classes. I am remembering how much I love the quiet if only for a few hours a day :). I have been working on my front yard mostly for the past two weeks, it is almost complete and I am no landscaper or carpenter but I think I have done good. Thank you for asking and I am keeping my fingers crossed on Hanna & Ike that my prayers will be answered as they were for Gustav :). God Bless my friend, Michele

Hey Cindy - So glad you made it home safe...just in time for the hurricane :(. How are you all fairing with storms? I can't wait to hear all about your trip cross-country with Evan! I am sure you will treasure that forever :). Did you take any pictures? Well stay safe in this storm my friend. God Bless, Michele

Alyssa is going to A school for Crypto Tech...I know that was a question many moons ago.....

Hi again....well i am making my reservations etc for PIR...I hope nothing changes...I cant wait to see Alyssa! Today is Sunday, I am hoping maybe she calls me today! I miss her voice!!! I think her letter was so upbeat because she is worried about me. She said in her first line...How are you holding up...better than I hope you are?? She knows I miss her without me even saying a word. This is the longest I have gone without talking to her!!! Ok..I am getting teary.....

Hey my friend. I was thinking about you wondering how you're doing. I'm guessing that Evan has a few more days and then he's gone. Give me a yell if you need to, I know it's going to be difficult saying goodbye. I'm here for ya!

I hope you got some sleep. I should be home tomorrow, but I gave you my cell so anytime is pretty good. I'm babysitting my niece on Sunday afternoon, so that wouldn't be a good time. She pretty much expects my attention 100% when we're together. My fault, she's so adorable, 3 yrs. old. We're going to dinner and a movie ourselves tonight. I'm bummed you're not going to Cali. Hope you enjoy your dinner.

Hi Cindy, I got 2 letters today, she actually wrote them Aug 6 and 11..and I spoke to her on the 12th her letter on the 11th was so funny, she had me laughing...she told me the food is NASTY...that she misses home and wants WAWA...(like a 7n11 not everyone has them) but she said not to send her food, weapons or porn...(thats my girl trying to make me laugh) she said her division has a problem with authority and talking...she will be coming home with body builder muscles because of the shipmates that dont listen...but all in all she sounds ok!!