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Permalink Reply by TexasDocMom on
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http://www.navyformoms.com/group/momswithkidsiniraq is the main page, scroll down past photos and the other areas to see the posts, including the one where you left a link to the great photo of Ryan! was that the Corpus Christi airport? I'm proud of my hometown!
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Permalink Reply by rysony on
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In answer to your question. I am truthfully not handling it very well. I retired 36 years from Verizon and had Ryan at age 37. I have to find something to do or I am going to go crazy. That is why I am in the process of Volunteering at the Bay Pines VA hospital in St. Petersburg, Fl.
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Permalink Reply by Chief88 on
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OMG I can't believe you voluenteer at Bay pines. My father in law who is a great guy urrently a patient there.
He's in the section where they rehab you. It would be a great thing if you can stop in a say hi for me! Us. If you can pm me. We stayed at the Fisher House when we went there. That was a wonderful place such caring people run that!
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Chief,
I am in the process. They are doing a background check on me now and I have to go to Orientation. OMG!! I am so very happy that we have made a connection. Bay Pines is a few miles from my place. I live on North Redington Beach. Wow! Everytime I go to walmart I pass The VA on Bay Pines Blvd so I made up my mind I was volunteering there so I could have some kind of mission and to give back to our Veterans. I would be more than happy to go see your father-in-law. I am also trying to get on with TSA at the Airport as a screener. I have passed all tests and background etc. Now they have me on medical hold because I had to disclose that I take blood pressure medication. I had to go to my Doctor and he had to sign off that I was fit even though I already went to their physician for a medical. Getting on with the Federal Govt is like pulling teeth but I may get there. I am following through on the VA. They are in much need of Volunteers. They just like to make sure they have good people. I have no criminal record and am a dependable honest person so that will not be a problem. If I am helping there it will be good and less time I can sit and worry.
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Permalink Reply by mikes mom on
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Welcome !!!! Is this his first deployment ?
He can't really tell you much because well its all about security and keeping everyone safe... Crying is normal especially anytime any where : ) -
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Yes this is his first deployment and I hope the last. I am trying to figure out how to navigate through this. I am a basket case and previously was what I thought was a very strong resilient person. My son's name is Ryan. He just left about 15 minutes ago for another mission until Friday. I did do something. I have filled out paperwork to volunteer at the Bay Pines VA Hospital very close to me. Now if I can just get my act together to go down there and turn in the rest of my paperwork. Where is your son?
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Permalink Reply by Much Trouble on
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Just click on the link and scroll down below all the special topics and news items... Anyone with Sailors/Soldiers/Marines in Iraq & Afghanistan
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Diane, I saw you post that your son is on another mission until Friday; mine also. He's been told three times this was his "last mission" before returning home. Each time we would anxiously wait to hear from him and each time exhale and breathe again once we heard his voice. He is currently on a five day patrol and I hope and pray that this is indeed the LAST one before returning because my nerves are frayed and my insides feel as though a volcano is about to erupt at any moment. Stay plugged into Navy For Moms and you will find the support, care, encouragement and friendships that will carry you through the road ahead. Take Care!!
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Oh Gosh Susan you do know how I feel. I am and also I can tell you are a strong individual and it sounds like you have been going through this a lot longer than myself. Nobody understands. You and your son and family are in my thoughts. Where is your son?
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