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mom2marines commented on 1~Mom-NY (Maria)'s group MCRD Parris Island: February 14, 2014 – India & Oscar Company
makajar replied to 1~Kristine064's discussion Platoon # 1042 in the group MCRD San Diego: January 24, 2014 – Charlie Company"I have spent the whole day with Pete on my mind. I keep watching the clock like I am expecting him to call or come through the door at a certain time. Sure hope all is well and I'm not having a premonition! I'm sure he is…"
Birdie replied to knightmom (Kathi)'s discussion Verse of the Day..... in the group For Parents of Marines"Hi Joy, one advantage of time zones is that when you can't sleep on the East Coast, I'm still up on the West Coast! I'll be heading to bed soon and will pray again for you, your daughters and grandkids. Our hearts ache…"
Robert replied to Marine Parents Inc's discussion This ‘n That in the group For Parents of Marines"No puke or poopin tonight!"
makajar commented on 1~Mom-NY (Maria)'s group MCRD San Diego: January 24, 2014 – Charlie Company"Got a letter from our recruit Monday. He said they were looking forward to grass week. He thinks it "will be pretty cool." We had a family reunion at Lake Murray Lodge in Ardmore Ok during the Thanksgiving holiday so I…"
rick commented on 1~Mom-NY (Maria)'s group MCRD Parris Island: February 14, 2014 – India & Oscar Company"The pic with them all sitting at desks..my daughter is in the green shirt..love it!!!"
TexasMom [Debbie] replied to 1~Kristine064's discussion Platoon # 1045 in the group MCRD San Diego: January 24, 2014 – Charlie Company"Oh I hope they have some time to heal.
My son's best friend said this week is nice as they do get to sit more. So, hopefully the hike won't seem so bad if they've had time to get a little "healing" time in.
Was…"
Ps91mom replied to knightmom (Kathi)'s discussion Verse of the Day..... in the group For Parents of Marines"Up because I can't sleep....sent fb message to my oldest daughter yesterday - she owes us for last month and now this month's phone bill; also asked her if we could see the grandkids...She has chosen to ignore me. I am so bummed...I just…"
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LB117 replied to ann's discussion 2014 Bataan Deployment in the group 22nd MEU"Hi Ladies! My husband is part of the 22nd MEU as well. I can tell you the best source of information will be your Marine's FRO. The link provided above is for the FRO of the command element, which not everyone will fall under. There is actually…"
Soon2B_MarineMom replied to 1~Kristine064's discussion Platoon # 1045 in the group MCRD San Diego: January 24, 2014 – Charlie Company"Hopefully now that it is Grass Week all of the recruits will have a little time to rest the blistered feet, sore knees & sore ankles!! They do have a couple long hikes this week but from what the Week 5 update says they may have a little time to…"
RecruitGF* commented on Marine Parents Inc's group For Wives, Fiancées and Girlfriends of Recruits"I knowww!! So exciting!! Be sure to say a little prayer before going to bed =)"
SoCal~MarineMom (Carolina) replied to Liberty Belle's discussion Philippine Relief Effort in the group Okinawa, Japan bases"I love seeing these great photos! Such fine young men and women we have!!! As Liberty Belle said so succinctly... ditto <3
My son is back in Oki, now, too. He was really grateful for the experience, said it has changed his…"
jasrn5 replied to jasrn5's discussion Platoon 1007---Numbers for Meet and Greet Wednesday December 18th in the group MCRD San Diego: December 20, 2013 – Alpha Company"I'm pretty sure you did too.m I'll check again though."
Cheysproudmom (Jessie) commented on 1~Mom-NY (Maria)'s group MCRD Parris Island: December 6, 2013 – Golf & Oscar Company"That is so awesome! Looks like it's just you and me!"
Proud Rct Mom replied to Proud Rct Mom's discussion Hotel and Oscar Company - Nov. 19, 2013 Video in the group MCRD Parris Island: January 10, 2014 – Hotel & Oscar Company"Got it!! Thanks :)
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