Chad Update : 01.30.07

Hi Guys -

Well i have received a few emails from Chad in the last couple of
days. it sounds like he is doing well... he is definitely working his
butt off to the point where i'm not sure he sleeps... but he tells me
things are as good as they can be down there.... so i guess that's the
best we can ask for.

He says some of the higher ranking officers have noticed that he has
been working hard which is really important so that's good too.

I had planned to meet there boat in the next week or so, but their
route was changed and that will no longer be possible.

in a few days i believe they will be on land however, so he may have
more time to email and i am hoping to get a phone call when he gets a
chance.

sadly, due to the change in schedule they will be arrived in the
middle of april, about 2 weeks later than originally planned.

that's all i've got for now, i will keep everyone posted when i hear
more... and as always, feel free to email me if you have any
questions!!

i hope everyone is doing well!
Love,
Stefanie : )

Troop Care Packages

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Update on Sean

Here's an update on Sean....

He is currently on the aircraft carrier USS Eisenhower. He is just on the carrier temporarily (about a month total...1 or 2 more weeks to go) as a liason officer. He likes being on the carrier, as it is bigger and therefore a lot more accommodating than the Anzio (a cruiser), and also he really enjoys the work he is doing. However, he will be happy to get back to the Anzio when that time comes, as he has all his "stuff" there (he could only take what he could carry with him on the helicopter ride over to the Ike) and it just feels a little more like home. His Anzio email is forwarded to his email account on the carrier, so that address is good no matter where he is. Also, I found out yesterday that his deployment got extended 3 weeks :( It is part of President Bush's plan to increase the troops...He wants 2 carriers (therefore 2 strike groups) in the Persian Gulf at all times now. Sooo, he'll get home at the end of May rather than the beginning of May. That makes the deployment almost 8 months instead of 7. It's a bummer, but not as bad as it could be so I'm thankful for that! Plus, Sean sounds pretty positive about it--they are doing a great job and making progress in the war on terror, so that makes it worth it. Hopefully we'll get to see everyone shortly after he returns...I know he'll be ready to see all of you! In the meantime, send him an email and let him know what's going on in your life...I'm sure he'd love to hear from everyone! (And of course I would, too!)

I'll continue to live with my parents here in TX until I move back to Virginia, which will probably be around the beginning of May. Let me know if you're ever passing through the thriving metropolis of San Saba, TX ... A visit would be greatly appreciated, as it gets a little boring here at times! My cell phone number is 757-412-9618. Take care, and I hope to see yall soon!

Love,

Shayna

Chad Update #2

Hello again...

i just thought i'd let everyone know, i got an email from Chad... he
is out on the sub but will probably be able to read his emails for the
next couple of days yet.

he is very busy, working hard trying to qualify for a bunch of
different positions. he's making some friends and learning who to
steer clear of he says.

so i think he's enjoying himself as much as he can... and i know he
misses all of you guys.

i don't know when i will hear from him again but i will let you know.

I hope life is good for everyone down in Texas. And as always, feel
free to email me at any time if there is anything i can help you with.

~Stefanie

Chad Update

So the first update i have on Chad is that he was in Japan for the
last week - doing some work and having some fun... he did get to take
a trip to Tokyo and see some sites and i got to talk to him on the
phone a few times.

as of now however, i believe the sub has left or will be doing so VERY
soon. He will check his emails as soon as he can, the sub has to
surface in order for them to do that.

as far as i could tell he was doing well and working hard! I probably
won't here from him for 3 or 4 weeks but i will post an update as soon
as i do.

Hope everyone had a great new year and i wish everyone all the best for 2007!

Love,
Stefanie