As soon as we got here, I had to go “find Ross” –or, you know, just sort of stalker-ishly drive by the Navy base.
I didn’t see Ross! I told him to be looking for us yesterday!
But, we will see him today at graduation!
Chicago traffic.
Morgan took that picture. I was driving. And kinda missing our little rock-dirt road right about then.
This will be a busy, exciting day, but I will post some photos from graduation here for you tomorrow– Ross has a curfew, so I will have some time after we have to take him back to base.
Did I mention that graduation is today? TODAY! I get to see my sailor today!
Nancy in Iowa says:
Hooyah! Or whatever sailors say!!! Have a splendiferous time!!!
On August 13, 2010 at 1:28 am
Blessings says:
Congratulation for making it thru Chicago Traffic! I absolutely hate Large Town Traffic being the small town girl I am!
Today will be a FANTASTIC DAY for you and yours!!!
~~ Hugs~~
from Michigan
On August 13, 2010 at 2:08 am
Nancy in Iowa says:
Aw oh – I’ve had time to think about what I wrote. Maybe you DON’T want Ross to talk like a sailor…… :pirate:
And I’m with Blessings in Michigan – after a year in rural Iowa, I would probably totally freak back in Atlanta traffic!!!
On August 13, 2010 at 2:25 am
Sonia says:
Congradulations!!! Happy and excited for all of you. Looking forward to the pics and you all have a safe trip back home.
On August 13, 2010 at 2:32 am
Deanna says:
Congratulations to Ross! I know you are so proud of him!! :snoopy:
On August 13, 2010 at 6:02 am
Kelly says:
Yeah! I know you are so proud of him. Tell him we are too! And enjoy your time together today.
On August 13, 2010 at 6:31 am
Johanna says:
Yup, that doesn’t look like your farm at all! Hope all goes well with the graduation. Weather looks brutal — the sailors will be fine, but I hope they give the audience some shade!
Congratulations!
On August 13, 2010 at 6:32 am
northcountrygirl says:
A GREAT BIG “GOOD JOB!” to Ross. Congratulations!! Take care in that traffic. Have a great time with Ross and a safe journey back home. Oh, and “GOOD JOB!” to you too, Mom!! You did a fine job of raising that terrific young man!
On August 13, 2010 at 6:57 am
CindyP says:
Hooray, Bubblegummer! 😉
I’m so anxious here waiting for you to see him!
On August 13, 2010 at 7:07 am
Patrice says:
Graduation day, at last! Congrats to Ross. I think my dad was stationed at Great Lakes once. Must have been, my sister was born there! Safe travels, Suzanne.
On August 13, 2010 at 7:08 am
Snapper119 says:
I’m keeping you guys in my thoughts and prayers on this bittersweet day. Congratulations to your sailor, and strength to you Suzanne as you tell Ross about his Grandma. (((McMinn family)))
On August 13, 2010 at 7:18 am
Becky says:
Congratulations! To you AND Ross!!
On August 13, 2010 at 7:33 am
Judy says:
Having been through two (Army) graduations myself, I know how proud and excited you are feeling right now. I wish I was still living there only so I can show you some nice sights. Tho, seeing the Chicago traffic I’m glad I’m not. That I don’t miss a bit.
Congratulations to Ross!
On August 13, 2010 at 7:38 am
evelee says:
Congratulations for making it safely and soundly and congratulations to Ross. You will love every moment.
On August 13, 2010 at 7:43 am
Angela P says:
:dancingmonster: YA WHOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!! :shimmy: CONGRATULATIONS ROSS! :shimmy: We are so proud of him and for you too Suzanne. :heart: Have a safe and wonderful time! :snoopy: :snoopy: :snoopy:
On August 13, 2010 at 7:47 am
Angelia M says:
YEAH, YEAH, YEAH!!! CONGRATS!!!!
On August 13, 2010 at 8:06 am
Heidi says:
Congratulations Ross!! Enjoy your weekend.
On August 13, 2010 at 8:11 am
~Jackie says:
Yahooo! Congrats to Ross! Ya’ll enjoy your (short) time together. I know you will be beaming with pride! Have a safe trip home.
On August 13, 2010 at 8:18 am
Beth Brown says:
Suzanne,
Congrats to Ross, and congrats to you! Enjoy your time with your sailor!
Bethaka oneoldgoat
On August 13, 2010 at 8:29 am
DragonLady says:
May you and your family enjoy every moment of this celebration and congratulations to Ross! I knew that he would make it through with flying colors! :snoopy:
On August 13, 2010 at 8:43 am
Nancy says:
Oh, Suzanne, I know just how you feel! My daughter graduated from Great Lakes Naval Academy about two years ago. I remember that almost crazed desire to see her. It’s so hard, being the mom and knowing that they’re go through hell while they’re there. It changes them forever. I definitely found that my daughter had a new found appreciation and deeper love for her family, and a calm sense of pride in herself. Both pretty good benefits of boot camp.
(It’d still like to SHOOT them for what they put my Beautiful Baby Girl through!)
😉
On August 13, 2010 at 8:56 am
mary kellogg says:
:woof: Congrats to Ross! Give that sailor a big hug for me!
On August 13, 2010 at 9:14 am
Carmen C. says:
So happy you’ll be seeing your sailor!!! That traffic is scary though, my son graduates army basic in 3 weeks and we will be driving from Atlanta airport, and I will be longing for our quiet country roads as well:)Have a GREAT day with your son!!!!
On August 13, 2010 at 9:22 am
Suzanne says:
Congratulations to Ross!!! What a happy day!!!!
On August 13, 2010 at 9:49 am
Barbee' says:
This is such an exciting adventure! Thank you for taking us along and through this day that you will never forget. I feel proud of Ross, too, and he isn’t even mine :snoopy:
On August 13, 2010 at 9:51 am
Melinda says:
Congratulations on Ross’ graduation! I know you will be glad to see him!
On August 13, 2010 at 9:53 am
Miss Becky says:
Suzanne, your excitement is palpable. thanks for the great photos of the naval station and skyline. You drove in from the south and I don’t usually get to see the skyline from that viewpoint. yeah, the air looks pretty bad from the photo, and it has been unbearably hot here. Have a great day! Congrats to Ross!!! :yes: :yes: :yes:
On August 13, 2010 at 10:25 am
bonita says:
HATS!!!!!
HORNS######
CONFETTI ****
{{hugs}}
On August 13, 2010 at 10:27 am
princessvanessa says:
It’s a good that you found out exactly how to get to the base. I always try to do a “dry run” if I have to be at a “certain place” at a “certain time”. Now you can drive right to it without getting lost. I know you all can’t wait to see Ross again.
:happyfeet: :happyfeet: :happyfeet: :happyfeet: <—-This is Ross and his fellow graduates….marching.
On August 13, 2010 at 10:28 am
Nancy says:
AH!!! You’re bringing back my excitement from that day! I have some of those same exact pictures! My son had until 9p.m. the night after graduation…then he had to leave for S.C. the next morning. I certainly hope you have more time with Ross!
On August 13, 2010 at 11:08 am
Cate says:
Congratulations Ross!
On August 13, 2010 at 11:49 am
Marianne G says:
Thought about you early this morning, I know how excited you must be today! Got chill bumps when I opened your blog just thinking about what this day means for you and your family! Anchors Away!
On August 13, 2010 at 12:33 pm
Kris Sherrill says:
Suzanne, that is so exciting! A sailor son. I hope ya’ll have a great time. And my hubby drives a truck. He goes to Chicago alot. Just imagine driving in that traffic in a big ole 18-wheel truck. I went with him once up there. Lots of cars. I was ready to get back home too! Be careful and have a great time.
On August 13, 2010 at 1:22 pm
Luann says:
Congratulations Ross! Suzanne enjoy today! I have 2 sons in the military, army and marines….they both went to Iraq (one twice), they are home now, yea! and the training they receive is fabulous, their maturity levels have blossomed. I didn’t want them to join originally but I am grateful they did and for all the military members and families for their sacrifices. Enjoy your time and I will pray for a cool breeze.
On August 13, 2010 at 1:37 pm
Conny says:
What a great day it will be! All your readers are excited for Ross to be graduating – he has a legion of supporters :snoopy: Have a wonderful time proud Mama. 🙂
On August 13, 2010 at 1:48 pm
Vicki in So. CA says:
FANTASTIC! Congratulations, Ross!!! :snoopy:
Suzanne, Weston, Morgan… have a great time in Chicago, and a safe trip back!
On August 13, 2010 at 3:23 pm
blueberrylu says:
I have been excited for you to see Ross all day long!!! I am hoping the graduation went well and he is back at the hotel hanging out, eating all of your yuumy homemade food and playing xbox with his siblings!!! :woof:
On August 13, 2010 at 3:36 pm
Diane says:
I hope you have a wonderful time in the windy city. Thank you for sharing your joy with us. A job well done Ross.
On August 13, 2010 at 3:55 pm
jan~n~tn says:
“Honor, Courage, Commitment”
Another seaman starts his voyage. :heart:
Hang in there Ross, it’s a wonderful ‘way of life’.
May the family have a FANTASTIC visit in Chicago. :hungry: PIZZA
We’re all waiting to see the pics.
On August 13, 2010 at 4:08 pm
Ulrike says:
Don’t let them catch you taking photos of the gate! They’ll think you’re a terrorist.
On August 13, 2010 at 8:18 pm
Rose C. says:
YEA! Looking forward to seeing your pictures! Give him a big hug and a big thank you!
On August 13, 2010 at 8:28 pm
Judy says:
Wow, We were there over 40 years ago. (Has it REALLY been that long?) My husband was stationed there for schooling and our first baby was born there.
You sure brought back some memories!! Bet that traffic has changed just a tad since our time there. . .!
On August 14, 2010 at 3:42 pm
Melissa Riley says:
Ah…Great Mistakes! I barely recognized it without snow!! I was there in 1979 – eeps!! Congrats to your son and I wish him much success – Navy was the best thing I ever did in my younger days!
On August 16, 2010 at 10:37 pm