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Christine
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  • Ames, IA
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He took his laptop and he's got a Facebook account but I've not heard anything from him. Sending emails to the ship but no response. Depressing!
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At 7:40pm on August 29, 2009, Judy said…
Christine, did you hear from John? I sure hope so! Mine emailed finally yesterday to say they had fun where they were, ate good food and enjoyed each city. They were too busy the day they left but Sunday is a sort of rest day with partial work. Good day possibly to contact the ombudsman if you still haven't heard from him. Hope you are doing well.
At 3:33pm on August 26, 2009, Judy said…
You're welcome. One mom pointed out that when she was their age, she didn't keep in touch with her parents like they would have liked. I remember when I was first in college my parents were frantic that I was not writing/calling more often...I'm older and we didn't have email and even phone connection was not as easy. Technology makes us expect instant communication and when it doesn't happen we get upset. I could relate to your comment about not even looking here because sometimes it doesn't help to hear others talk about their phone calls. I loved the message from one of the boys who said what lots of them probably would love to say...sort of I love you and you're with me here but I am not going to contact you that often...take a look if you haven't seen it..best, judy
At 10:10am on August 26, 2009, Christine said…
Thanks for your note, Judy! John sounds like Trevor in that regard - I once sent him to Bible Camp with a stack of preaddressed post cards - all he had to do was write Hi on them and he never used one! I'm trying to be patient and am steeling myself not to cry when/if he does call.
At 11:23pm on August 25, 2009, Judy said…
Christine, sorry to hear your son has not contacted you! When my son was first on the ship and we didn't have this Nayy4moms site, I didn't even know what to think. Back then he didn't either as I found out later, all was so new and different and exciting and scary and sometimes even boring. It took him awhile to figure out the email system and all, but he's never called me while on the ship unlike others of course. He never was a great phone talker anyway and assured me if he is sick or there is some kind of emergency he will call. When they (Trevor and girlfriend Kayla) were first on the ship (they were 18, now are both 21), they rarely communicated. After we all got used to the routine and I told him he absolutely has to email me at least once a week, he's gotten the message and I get that at least & sometimes more than once. I've found when I ask him specific questions or he has specific needs, we hear from him more, if that helps. At first he was busy making new friends, which he did and made some great friends. They go on port visits together each time and have created some great memories over the years. If you have his email address, keep emailing him with messages of love and please email back, he's going to answer you soon. My guess is if he doesn't contact you while in port, he will do so right after they leave. hang in there, I know it's not easy (imagine the days when soldiers/sailors went off and there was no way to hear from them except letters that took months? Mothers/wives had to hurting with only faith to help..thank goodness that is not these days!)
At 4:22pm on August 25, 2009, Linda said…
I know just how u feel! I haven't heard from my son. Still waiting.
At 4:08pm on December 17, 2008, Navy for Moms Admin said…
Hello and welcome to N4M’s!
We’re so glad you’ve joined us! My name is Michelle (The Admin), but you can call me Elle. If you have any questions/comments/concerns – send them my way! To help you get started, I’d like to share some of our community’s “Do’s and Dont’s”. Please click here and read them because yes, they are enforced. With that said, I hope you enjoy your time here! We’re all looking forward to learning more about you. ☺
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At 10:24am on December 15, 2008, Alicia Texas mother of Chris/A blue candle mom said…
Please go to the Event Forum and look at the Blue Candle Lighting Event on Christmas day.. Welcome aboard , You can light the candles from each Sailor and recruits home. Info on the Events calendar..Please share with your groups and moms from your States.
At 6:16am on December 12, 2008, Karen Gallagher said…
Welcome aboard!!

We are so glad that you are here! This is a great place to meet others that know exactly how you feel!
We have something for everyone here groups from boot camp moms to overseas moms and moms that like to scrap book. We have meet and greets to events that the moms set up to meet each other and have dinner or an outing. There are groups to help you with each and every step of this wonderful adventure that our children have chosen called the US Navy.

Please tell us about your sailor and what they have chosen to do in the navy and ohh yeah we LOVE pictures of everyone !!

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Married for 26 years and John is my only child.
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It's a tough program but he's doing well without me
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It was positive and maturing. Our relationship has grown stronger.

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