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Comment by Rhonda8881 23 hours ago

It does get easier when you know that he made the right decision for him and his family. But there will be tears each time you see him. It is very normal to be upset when he leaves. Just remember to turn to your friends at N4M for support and comfort. I did not find N4M until my son had been in Pearl Harbor for over a year. I went through Boot Camp and everything else alone. This site is a tremendous help for those times.

Comment by ssbeach 1 day ago

We just left our son-in-law at the airport for the first time, on his way to Pearl. I guess it won't get easier, will it... He and my daughter have never been apart for more than a week since they met. I hope they get an apartment soon, so she can join him. It's going to be a tough month or so!

Comment by Rhonda8881 1 day ago

I understand your feelings Lily. It is always hard to say goodbye, especially when you know it will be a while before you see them again. After the initial sadness I try to focus on the fact that he is happy where he is and the fantastic man he has become. It helps me to feel better about it. I hope you can reach that point soon.

Comment by Lily AJ 1 day ago

Another sad day for me today....... my son left to go back to HI after a 14 day trip home. I just left him at the airport. These "goodbyes" are tough each time.

Comment by Bran's Mom 1 day ago

Hi Everyone. My son will be headed to Hawaii on Jan. 4th. He will be on the USS La Jolla. Would love to hear from other Moms with sons on the USS La Jolla.

Comment by ssbeach on November 12, 2009 at 8:40am

My son-in-law of only two weeks is leaving for Pearl Harbor on Saturday morning, and my daughter is hoping to follow in a few weeks, at the end of the semester. He'll be on the Chicago. Does anyone have any idea how long it might take for their things to arrive or for them to be assigned to an apartment? He's heard five weeks, but that sounds overly optimistic to ship an apartment's worth of things from the east coast!

Comment by Kathleen ~ Pauls mom on November 11, 2009 at 10:23pm

Mary, my Marine just got there in June, he will be home for Christmas, we hope to go in the spring before he deploys to A'stan. Never have been to Hawaii before, hopefully they will both be there.

Comment by Rhonda8881 on November 11, 2009 at 10:15pm

Mary, it is a Blessing to know that the Navy was easy to work with in this situation. I know you enjoyed having time with your son other than the situation which got him home. My prayers are with you.

Comment by Mary, Proud Mom of Nick on November 11, 2009 at 4:28pm

Thanks Kathleen, wow two sons in hawaii...that will be nice for them. Have you been there yet to see your Marine? Our son just reported in August so we have not made the trip yet. So happy to have another Chung-Hoon family member!

Comment by Kathleen ~ Pauls mom on November 11, 2009 at 4:13pm

Mary, my sincere condolences on the loss of your father.
I am so glad your son could come home for this. I am glad your father got the respect and service due to his service during WWII. He must have been a wonderful man.
I am new to this site, my eldest will be coming aboard the Chung-Hoon on 11/30, my youngest is a Marine stationed at Kaneohe Bay.

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