What Did You Get For Christmas?
12-26-2009, 11:01 AM
#81
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I made out pretty good! Got a new spice rack from DH(old one is 33years old and looks it), Some $ from Mom & Dad, Joann Gift card from Son's girl, popcorn maker from son, new pair of Gingher 8" scissors from oldest son, Huge gift basket with chocolates and goodies from old boss for favors...
12-26-2009, 11:01 AM
#82
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Location: East Hampstead, NH
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I expected nothing, because I'm a firm believer that Christmas is for kids and no sense going broke buying for adults. SO...I was upset to get a message from my grown son, that he put a package in the mail. I had only bought for my three nephews and spent most of my Christmas budget on a Wish Tree.
Opened it to find a nice sweatshirt with his new AF Squadron logo, a C-130 wine cork, a C-130 ornament and a small wrapped box. Unwrapped the box and inside was a velvet pouch, but it was empty. Checked the box and found nothing. Very odd.
Went to throw out the boxes and something fell on the floor. A silver necklace with a two piece heart. Something written inside, "Arriving 8-3-10" and my heart sank. My son deploys to the Middle East on Monday, so I thought this was to be his return date. I cried because his deployments don't usally last so long.
Went to put on the necklace and notice engraving on the front. Got out the handy dandy glasses and a magnifyer to check. It said NANA! It is the expected birth date on the inside!!!
OMG!!! My first grandchild is on the way!!!!!!!!! I was screaming and crying and couldn't catch my breath! Got my son on the phone and I could barely talk through the tears, so he made me hang up and get a grip before I called him back.
There is NOTHING in this world that could have made me happier. He has been married for 5 years and I have been impatient waiting for a grandchild. I will never forget this year because it is the best one of my life!!
Diane,
Proud Mom of Major Select Justin Mackey, USAF, "Spooky" Pilot
Opened it to find a nice sweatshirt with his new AF Squadron logo, a C-130 wine cork, a C-130 ornament and a small wrapped box. Unwrapped the box and inside was a velvet pouch, but it was empty. Checked the box and found nothing. Very odd.
Went to throw out the boxes and something fell on the floor. A silver necklace with a two piece heart. Something written inside, "Arriving 8-3-10" and my heart sank. My son deploys to the Middle East on Monday, so I thought this was to be his return date. I cried because his deployments don't usally last so long.
Went to put on the necklace and notice engraving on the front. Got out the handy dandy glasses and a magnifyer to check. It said NANA! It is the expected birth date on the inside!!!
OMG!!! My first grandchild is on the way!!!!!!!!! I was screaming and crying and couldn't catch my breath! Got my son on the phone and I could barely talk through the tears, so he made me hang up and get a grip before I called him back.
There is NOTHING in this world that could have made me happier. He has been married for 5 years and I have been impatient waiting for a grandchild. I will never forget this year because it is the best one of my life!!
Diane,
Proud Mom of Major Select Justin Mackey, USAF, "Spooky" Pilot
12-26-2009, 12:17 PM
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Congrats to you, your son and DIL DMackey!!!!!!! what a great story...and what a fun way to tell you the news!! I hope you have many, many, many happy days with your new grandbaby.
And safe thoughts for your DS's mission and safe return!
And safe thoughts for your DS's mission and safe return!
12-26-2009, 12:34 PM
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Location: East Hampstead, NH
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Thanks Esqmommy!
I'm a mess the whole time my son is deployed. I have to keep telling myself 'he is a highly skilled will be fine and will keep others safe too.'
I pray for all our soldiers daily, and I live to hear from my son during his deployments.
At least now, I have baby quilts to think about to distract me! HAPPY DANCE!
Diane
I'm a mess the whole time my son is deployed. I have to keep telling myself 'he is a highly skilled will be fine and will keep others safe too.'
I pray for all our soldiers daily, and I live to hear from my son during his deployments.
At least now, I have baby quilts to think about to distract me! HAPPY DANCE!
Diane
12-26-2009, 12:47 PM
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Originally Posted by mrs. fitz
Bevanger -
looks like you got what we all would like at Christmas --- a few extra zzzzzz's!
Happy, healthy New Year to all on this board.
looks like you got what we all would like at Christmas --- a few extra zzzzzz's!
Happy, healthy New Year to all on this board.
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