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Should I go to graduation?
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Permalink Reply by Anti M on
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He will most likely fly out on Saturday morning, so you'd only see him for a few hours. Once he gets down to P-cola and settles in, he can quickly earn his liberty privileges. While he would still have a curfew, you could fly down for a long weekend a little later.
I am positive he understands that your education must come first. While PIR is wonderful, securing your degree is more wonderful. As a sailor, he gets why an obligation must be fulfilled. Have you written to him with your concerns?
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Permalink Reply by Sweet Dreams of my Sailor on
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He called yesterday to tell me the date of PIR. He sounded disappointed so he knew it was the same weekend (I am in a dance company at school and we knew the dates before he left for boot camp). I need this class to graduate but I really feel I should go. I have written him but I do not have his address yet. I should get it in the mail in the next couple of days I think. I just don't know if I should confront the director and risk not being cast next year or graduating, or if I should just go to Pensacola to see his graduation there and visit on weekends?
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You still have a little time to decide, so talk to your director. See how that goes. Still, if you put him first, you could end up resentful later.
Your sailor may be disappointed, but visits during A school can be wonderful. Florida is a LOT nicer than Glakes. A school graduation isn't a big deal though.
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Thank you so much for you're advice. It really looks like I won't be able to go to Great Lakes :( But tat is one step closer to graduating college and starting my life with him :)
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Do you know when I will get to see him next if I am not able to go? I miss him so much..
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Permalink Reply by ENMomJapan@8-12(Pat) on
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Are you saying Graduation is April 20?
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Yes he called and told me. He seemed understanding about my performance but I still feel I am letting him down.
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Permalink Reply by BunkerQB on
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Save your money for a nice long visit during A school. Your education is important. You have worked hard to be where you are. No apologies. You are both young with careers - a wonderful thing. Make sure you get the dvd, the photos. Have his family make special videos. Skyped him as soon as you can after PIR. It'll work out. This is just one item in your relationship.
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