Homecoming is right around the corner.
Now is the time to start setting things back in place. Remember now is the time to put your spouse back on your car insurance, turn the cell phones back on and any other little details that will make your Sailor feel at home :) .
Your spouse's deployment return can bring both joys and challenges. These tips can help:
- Plan a special homecoming. You might want to make a welcome-home banner or a special meal.
- Make a back-up plan, just in case. Your spouse may be exhausted, so be ready to adjust your plans if you need to.
- Understand that it's normal to feel out of sync with your spouse at first. Both of you have grown and changed during the separation.
- Ease into intimacy. It's not easy to regain physical and emotional closeness after stressful situations.
- Be patient with yourself and your spouse. Fatigue, confusion, and worry can lead to short tempers.
- Spend time talking together. Sometimes it's easier to reconnect if you talk while doing something else together, like taking a walk or working out.
- Expect your children to test the rules now that both parents are home. Set aside time with your spouse to come up with an approach you both agree on.
- Enjoy life. Make time in your schedule for activities you enjoy as a couple and as a family.
- Know when to seek help. If you, your spouse, or other family members are feeling signs of stress, physical or emotional, it's important to seek expert help -- the earlier the better.
This is the map for the homecoming of the USS Stennis .....
Here is a map to get to the hanger bay. This will be used for this Sunday's hanger party, and for the fly off. We have a new entrance on base but it is just about the same. You can call the Duty Office if you get lost at 619-545-9040.
Remember, this coming Sunday, August 26, 2007 at 2pm we will be having our Hanger Bay Reception and single sailor bed making. I hope you all can join us. Call me if you want to bring stuff. We have about 80 single sailors and 35 that live in the Barracks.
USS JOHN C STENNIS WEB PAGE There might be photo's and info on here you might enjoy:
USS JOHN C STENNIS
If you need anything or would like to pick our brains - feel free to contact us anytime.. Stay in touch and keep busy to pass the time! We know this will be a great cruise for our sailors and families.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.
We will do our best in directing you to the right person or department to have your questions answered.
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“COMPASS, A Course for Navy Life,”
COMPASS is a program offering information to Navy spouses in support of the military lifestyle. COMPASS is supported by Naval services familyline. The classes are taught by volunteer military-spouse mentors in small interactive groups over three days. Topics include military history, financial issues, deployment, moving, communication, and community involvement and are held at the Murphy Canyon Chapel. The classes are FREE and offer FREE food and FREE childcare. To register or for more information call 858-300-5692 or email
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HS-8 Ombudsman's
Lisa Edgerton
Phone: (619) 426-2580
Cell Ph: (619) 301-1221
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Emily Jones
Phone: (858) 300-5918
Cell Ph: (619) 301-1221
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