February 2010 Blog Posts (8)

I kissed and hugged him and watched him walk away

He graduated Boot Camp and is now on his way

He stood tall and proud as he walked and waved

I couldn’t be happier of the road he has paved

The weekend was short how I wished for more days

Just in awe of his presence and new Navy ways

His focus and maturity came in quick and nine weeks

I know he will find whatever he seeks

I am back to waiting for calls and the mail

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Dorm life at Pensacola,

My son GM3 Clifford Borgstedt in less than 28 months of service received the NAM Medal DEC 2009 aboard the LSD 41 from the Commandant of the Amphibious Fleet.

It was fully my intention to email Dad and ask him to be my Valentine because there was no way I'd get a valentine of my own, right? I've been on base less than a week, and I'm not that kind of gal to be noticed and all that jazz. No, no way I'd have a valentine.

I woke up this morning (early, for duty section turnover), opened the door to head to the head. There was shit on the ground. Not literal shit. Colorful...kiddy valentines. Happy Bunny, Hello Kitty, Disney…

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The alarm clock went off at 6:45, the latest I'd woken up since boot camp began. I didn't need to be down in the lounge for muster until 8, but I needed to chow before then (galley only, since other food places are not authorized when on duty). They called sweepers for Duty Section 3, then turned over to 4, and I'm free for on-ship liberty until an event such as posting for midday chow or my watch...or the dress blue inspection Duty Section 4 is holding to ensure no one begs off watch due to…

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This is what happens when it snows in the South

I have the pleasure of having this unique snowman in my front yard. Only in the South! will you find a redneck version of what a snowman is suppose to look like. My kids had a blast making this. We'll probably even have a few people shoot at it today. LOL…

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My daughter made it! Her and her div worked thier butts off and earned all thier flags! just short of the Cheerio cup! Im proud of her and her Div 077.

I like what I see in my daughter now, theres a confidence that wasnt there. I no longer get, yeps and nopes or huhs? for answers. Yeah she still disappears into her computer, but at least she'll come outa her room to do it.. She's ready to do her A school, and more....

I am just looking for any other parents of sons or daughters who graduated on this date and from this division. My son Jordan has arrived at Pensacola Florida for his A school and I am just wondering if anyone elses sailor had made the same journey, feel free to email me at Buckeye.bob@live.com
Thanks.....
God bless our Sailors