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ANYONE WHO HAS A SAILOR ON THE USS SIMPSON
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My son Joshua is on the USS Simpson and if you have a family member on the ship I would love to hear from you. Lori
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Latest Activity: Jan 1, 2015
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Comment by pam bailey on January 19, 2012 at 11:34pm
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Finally heard from josh today too. Very short and to the point. The first time they went out he got really sick but he didn't mention anything this time. 20+swells don't sound good. My friends have put the USS Simpson on the prayer chain. I worry as all mothers and wives do, but having all of you helps so much. Lori, I ordered my bracelet and cant wait to wear it.
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Comment by Caroline on January 19, 2012 at 9:39pm
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Lori, I got an email from early this morning and he said he thought he finally had his "sea legs". He's sounded upbeat each time and I think being busy really helps! 20+ swells? - yikes!! It really does help on this end, having other Moms to talk to - I know all about that "worry myself sick stuff" :) I put one son through college and that allowed me to wean both of us lol but this Navy stuff is tough!
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Comment by PatriciaT on January 18, 2012 at 8:46pm
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I hear they're experiencing 20+ foot swells and have been busy drilling and staying current with training. My son was upbeat and happy to be busy. They did an underway replenishment that he said was very interesting to watch. He said I might be able to expect a phone call in about 1 1/2 weeks.
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Thanks whatelks, I'm sure we'd all love to see it if he (ex) can figure it out. My son said it was pretty emotional, standing at the rail and watching all of the families waving goodbye. He says they've all been pretty busy and he hasn't kept a meal down since they left. He grew up on the water but says a big ship is a whole new kind of sea sick lol. I understand the email will start to get "spotty" but I'm really grateful for these first two notes, even if I have to wait a while to hear anything else. I miss my son too!!
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Comment by whatelks67 on January 18, 2012 at 2:35pm
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I got an email last evening, it was great hearing from him, even if hes not been gone long.
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Well I have to wait on the ex to get me the disk before I can put it up there. I'll see if he can get it up, and if he does I'll let you know the name so you can look it up.
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Comment by MONICA on January 18, 2012 at 12:39pm
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Lori- Thanks for the link to the bracelets. I can't wait to order mine.
pam bailey- I miss my son also! This is my first time going through this too.
I sent an email but haven't heard from him. Usually he will email his girlfriend first, so maybe she will let me know if she hears from him. Hope everyone has a wonderful day!
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I sent out a test line by email, just to make sure it worked, and got a response already! Just a line too - they're pretty busy - but I feel soooo much better now lol. I understood that they had email but I didn't really think they would get access to it very often or that it would be functionable so soon. Wow, big change from when his Dad was in, 30+ years ago. I love to receive "real" letters but it's a slow process and my handwriting stinks hahaha. I can't wait to see if you post on youtube whatelks, I really wish I could have seen it.
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If I can figure out how to do the video to youtube I will if I get the ok to do it. don't want to do anything I'm not suppose to do, compromise anything. I will be there when they come back.
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Thank you Lori and Patricia for the words of encouragement. Josh called me 3 times this morning before they left. And Yes Patricia, I could tell he was excited, nervous, ect. He wouldn't let me know that he was a bit nervous, but I could tell. He was trying to spare me from worry. I will definitely be there when they come home. And thank you Lori, I will order the bracelet. I have a leukemia bracelet that I wore non stop until the day they told me Adam (my other son) was in remission. Looking forward to seeing video or pics
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