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Missing the phone call....
Yesterday my boyfriend called while I was busy at work with a client. I wouldn't have been so upset if I didn't see that someone was calling and then silenced it out of pure instinct. A minute later I realized I made a huge mistake, and then his voicemail came through and when I heard his voice my heart broke. My stomach was in knots, and I couldn't even think clearly anymore! UGH... I know many of you have missed the phone call before, and understand exactly how I'm feeling. I told my sister and mom, and of course they tried to comfort the best they could- but again, it's the whole "you don't understand" feeling. I'm still pretty upset, especially because he sounded incredibly disappointed in his voicemail. I actually told my mom that I had never heard him that way before. He sounds excited to be at boot camp in his letters, which leaves me to believe he was just having a bad day- and I wasn't able to cheer him up because I SILENCED the call. It just breaks my heart that he only got ONE 3 minute phone call and it was wasted. I know that it's a hit or miss with phone calls, but I really hope he gets to call again. I know everyone's calls will come in at different times and days, but does anyone have an idea of the "average" time and day that they will get phone calls? I just don't want to feel like that ever again... and help or advice would be greatly appreciated!
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Permalink Reply by abuon18 on
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I'm sorry.... I know how awful you feel! When my husband was I'm boot camp and he got to call for the first time, I was able to answer but couldn't hear him at all!! It was 3 minutes of seeing him call, answering ad not beig able to hear him! The most frustrating thing ever.
Fortunately I did get other calls. Unfortunately there was not "average" time. I got calls at 4 pm on a weekday, 9 am on a Saturday and noon on a weekday. I'm sorry... You really do just need to keep your phone on you & keep an eye out for that 847 area code! Hopefully he will get another chance... Just keep writing those letters! -
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Permalink Reply by Karinavmg on
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You're right about keeping your phone on you at all times! I get anxious when I have to leave my phone in my bag when I work out. Its always in the back of my mind even though by the time I'm working out its lights out for them! Haha... but thank you and I will definately remember that area code!
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I felt the same way when I would go to the gym so I just ended up keeping my phone with me! He actually did call me once when I was there so I'm glad I did! I totally understand how upset you are but try not to let it keep you down for too long, it's easy to let it!
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Permalink Reply by ProudNavyGf81 (Ship 11 Div 319) on
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The "phone call" was not my friend while my bf was in BC... But don't worry, he will get MORE phone calls. At least he has the right number, for some reason something went wrong with mine and every time my bf tried to call he had been calling some guy named Frank.. haha! Finally we sorted things out, I re-sent my number and was able to recieve a call. It wasnt until his last week there so I had lost hope that I was ever going to hear from him. But don't worry, he will call again!
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Haha! Aw how funny... at least my bf remembered my number. Hopefully I get another chance and I get to answer! Thank you :)
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Permalink Reply by Juliette on
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Hey I know exactly how you feel my dear! I unfortunately missed my fiance's first call to say he arrived. Through letters he had told me that his calling card on the night he got there wasn't working correctly, so he couldn't call - luckily around 6 days letter his officer allowed a few of them to hit the NEX store and make a 5 min call - he bought a calling card, called me 3 times...and to no avail I didn't answer. I wasn't expecting it! Like a fool I had my phone on silent in the other room. They say you usually get 3 calls...the I've arrived, the I'm still alive one...and the I'm a sailor call. I know how disappointed you were, trust ME! My mom couldn't really console me either. I ran crying to her house, because in his voicemail he sounded very mad and upset - it made me feel like death. Don't worry, it happens though. I'm half way through boot camp now - and thank the lord I answered his 2nd call on the 3rd week! I learned my lesson the first time. You'll see him again....and you will talk! Accidents happen and I'm sure he understood....just tell him in your letters! When does your bf graduate btw?
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I answered the first call when he got there, but he called from his cell phone and I couldn't understand him either! His voicemail was loud and clear so I hope if and when he calls again we won't have the same problem... He will be graduating Nov09. So about 29 days away now!
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It's been a few days and I'm FINALLY not feeling so horrible about it. I've been waiting for mail again though. (haha...) back to square one! I'm going to do my best to keep my phone on me for that last call though! That one is very important!! :)
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Permalink Reply by LoveMySailor (Ship 02 DIV 944) on
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Oh my gosh, you poor thing! Trust me you are not alone! I missed my boyfriend's phone call because of work as well, and even worse, I could not understand his voice mail at all, because the connection was so bad. I ended up crying the whole way home from work...
As disappointing as he sounded and as sad as you are, at least you have his voice recorded on your phone and can listen to it every night :) -
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