The other night, while tucking my six year son into bed, I asked him what he would like to be when he grew up. Without hesitation, he responded, “A tanker captain, like daddy.” I smiled. Daddy is and always has been his hero. I couldn’t wait to share the story with my husband, who was [...]
Entries from June 24th, 2011
Tough times never last, but tough people do
June 24th, 2011 · No Comments · The Maritime Family
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Being Injured Sailor Can Be Devastating
June 15th, 2011 · No Comments · The Maritime Family
A Sailor getting injured might have insurance or he/she might not have anything at all as I think would be the most likely. Ship owners and managers have a long tradition of saving money on the neck of the Sailor. Some companies are much better than others and it would be your (the Sailor’s) responsibility [...]
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The Family A Shore
June 8th, 2011 · No Comments · General, Maritime Community in Canada, Maritime Community in USA, The Maritime Family
Many sailors have a full family at home. They are married and have children. It is not always easy to understand what this means for people that are not going through it. We have similar situation with our Military where one of the spouses are posted overseas or are out on tours of duty, lasting [...]
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While we are at Sea our Families have to
June 3rd, 2011 · No Comments · Maritime Community in Canada, Maritime Community in USA
It was suggested to me that we should have as section that deals with the family at home. The mother with 3 small kids to take care of, alone most of the time. The time that we miss like the first step, first words etc from our children.The birthday party that should have been with [...]
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