Thursday, August 2, 2012

Stephen and I are the bookends of the family.
Is it because of this that he holds a special place in my heart?
I don't think so.
As different as we all are,
I just seem to
"get Stephen"

Today we are in Norfolk, Virginia 
He has been the Commander of the USS Nicholas, which has been at sea for six months,
and has had many very successful missions
Today he is leaving that ship, handing it over to another 
Capable Naval Officer.

I will take photos
But here is one from a celebration in Boston on the USS Hawes
This was another ship on which he was Commander.
 Kenny was there
I miss him 
He would have loved today
















5 comments:

jayneonweedstreet said...

My husband was a Navy officer - good men! We owe them so much!

The enchanted home said...

You must be SO proud!! Nothing as noble and heroic as the job of a military man! My dad was a career naval officer and he to me, stands high above any other man I know (well my husband is right up there with him)! Congrats to your son.....a job well done!

Cheryl said...

Tina, Stephen is my brother, but trust me, no one could be more proud.

Sandy, Sisters of Season said...

Hi Cheryl, Family time is always good . . . it seems like we cherish the memories of our love ones that have passed over . . . but I know we will see them again. Boy, do i have a few words for Dave my husband and I don't know how pleasant they will be . . . I miss my husband terribly too. Sandy xo

Jane and Lance Hattatt said...

Hello Cheryl:
But all of this prompts the most wonderful memories, of that we are sure.

Kellemes hétvégét.