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Feeling Blah
Oh what an off day it is...it is raining and dreary here in New England, I guess it matches how I am feeling right now.
I am sitting here at work trying to get my mind off things yet somehow my thoughts keep drifting back to my SR...I finally got his ship & div and mailed out my first letter yesterday with a self addressed stamped envelope and some phone cards. Thankfully I am becoming a good hound dog, because the ex isn't telling me anything which is really making this that much harder for me.
Maybe if I write him another letter I will feel better...but then what do I say without sounding like a "desperate" mom...oh well, I am sure I will come up with something positive and encouraging even though I am down and out =/
On a positive note a lot of families received their form letters yesterday so I now have fellow shipmates to go on this journey with :)
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Permalink Reply by navymommo on
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If you don't know what to write, send him a letter with a note where he can just answer you by filling in the blanks,. My son loved these, as they were quick and didn't require much effort when he was exhausted. there are templates on Navy for moms site.
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Permalink Reply by Heather7274 on
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That is an amazing idea...thank you sooooo much for the info. I really appreciate it ... so, where do I find this template? :)
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Permalink Reply by Kellyd on
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My son cracked up with the fill in the blank letters. If you lke military jokes online there are alot of jokes you can send as well.
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I can see why he would crack up while reading them...some of them are quite amusing yet full of information for us :)
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Permalink Reply by suebal MM3 USS California SSN781 on
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Just send a chatty letter with "news of the day"...trust me you will NOT sound desperate. Reiterate how proud you are and that "that the future is so bright you gotta wear shades." Those letters are lifelines and after having RDCs in their faces, a note from Mom REALLY helps! Is he into sports? Send news about his teams. I wrote a letter a day to my son. He still has them wrapped in a ribbon and has said they helped him to keep going!
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Permalink Reply by Jennifer on
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Hi
Im sorry you sre having a tough day;(
Things will get better with each passing day
Keep writing and remember he is doing great things!!
When did he ship?
I am not even a week in and i am like you having a tough time but i am trying to stay upbeat
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He shipped out on 7/11...I have been pretty good the past few days but well today is just blah :(
Thanks :)
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Permalink Reply by MegsMom on
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How did you find your son's address? My Ex is the same way and to get my daughters address from him will be next to impossible. So I either have to find it on my own or wait until hopefully she writes me.
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Thankfully I have an older son and he was able to get a few tidbits for me to start my search with...the rest just kind of fell into place from there...
Do you have a strained relationship with your daughter is that why you aren't sure she will write you? I only ask because I have not spoken to my son in almost 2 years, not for lack of trying but because he had some negative influences...and now he is GL and I don't know what to expect...
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Those are awesome ideas and I love the questionnaires...thank you :)
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Bless your heart, Heather7274. Still praying for you and that your SR's heart will be softened and that he'll realize what a loving and caring mother you are and want to have a relationship with you. Buy a funny card and mail to him, just something to let him know you're thinking about him. My son is in his 4th week in BC, seems like his 40th, and I have written every day. I just write about simple things going on with his sister or the dogs, just things that happen daily. I know you're in a different situation then most of us. Keep your head up. We're here for you. :)
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Its a struggle but I have faith that when this is said and done something will be different...hopefully we will be at least communicating. I think what is bothering me the most is the thought of him being alone at and after PIR...who knows maybe something will change between now and then and I will be able to go....it is a week before my birthday and oh what a birthday present that would be :)
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