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Comment by DsMoma on February 18, 2013 at 1:48pm

Thank you for the stupid ppl comment, I think of the bb-bat quite often.
I do have a box on the table, filling a new one each month. My son got his bday package, before his bday, then he got our valentine gifts before the 14th. We are now working on the one for march. He loved the socks from the foxfire website.
I ordered the free boxes and shipping supplies, from the USPS . Big Thank You for all the support and advice. He communicated more during the first month than now. (He is busy, working and sleeping, lots of rain, change of address...
Love you too... ) Basically that's what we hear. I am soooo thankful for that, still can't get him to write, or send me any pictures...( he never did that here either) laugh out loud

Comment by TexasDocMom on February 18, 2013 at 10:46am

Do not respond to any emails from anyone you do not personally know, particularly if they mention or say they represent the military. This is one reason we push OPSEC regs so hard on this group. Families with loved ones in war zones are very vulnerable and can be easy targets for con men and scam artists.

Welcome, Kelly! we have great moms here (and the occasional dad, aunt/uncle, grandma/grandpa, spouse...) who will always reach out to you when you need it. Go up to read through the discussion area, also check out the links posted above this comment box. Don't pay any attention to those who do not really "get it"...after a while, you get past that "well, have your kid in war zone and see how you feel feeling" because really, none of us want any one to know this fear, or spend those nights in tears like we have....plus, we've used up all the bond money and we can't get you out of jail if you hurt them. Don't hurt them. If I heard one more "oh, I know just how you feel, my son left for college today" comment, I was going to start carrying a baseball bat just to swat them. So ...I came to this group. A lot cheaper than a lawyer...

Just remember, you are not alone, we do know those feelings....start that box on the dining room table, make a list of hometown topic (high school game scores, stories about the dog, or the neighbor down the street who asked after your son, etc) so when you get that call, you can remember things to talk about so you don't spend the whole call with tears flowing...and remember, keep the "I miss you so much" to the end, don't let it overwhelm the call. He has to KNOW you're okay....he has other things to focus on...and take care of ;yourself. Let him hear mom when he calls....you're going to get through this...you are not alone.

Comment by yelomoon on February 18, 2013 at 10:24am

Good morning,

I just received an email from a Major Susan Jones of the U.S. Army.

Found it very odd. Wanted me to read an article from a bbc site about some money being found in Iraq. I dont think I am going to reply to this email because I have never been in the military.

Comment by Much Trouble on February 17, 2013 at 11:03pm

Oh yes, Kelly...The STUPID PEOPLE!  Now that my son is back safe and sound, I can be tolerant and understanding, but I had the same urge to slap them.  They have a mental image of our military heavily armed and so very much in control...I had the mental image of of my baby boy in his little footie P.Js facing people who wanted to kill him.  If you have time, scroll back and read our comments about the clueless folks, Walmart meltdowns, and all the rest.  Of course, it works the other way, also.  There were a few (who had been in my shoes) who would just give me a hug and saw "How awful".  That is why I stress hanging out in here.  It DOES help you maintain some degree of sanity.  If your son said he will be working in a hospital, then he will be...unless the powers that be want him elsewhere. Try not to worry too much about the things you can't control.  Instead, put a box on your dining room table (or where ever) and start filling it with all kinds of goodies.  Don't forget about things such as the hometown newspaper, pictures of home, etc.  On a final note, I've heard bravery defined as being scared to death, but doing whatever you have to do anyway.  That is exactly what you are going to be doing, and you will be amazed at the end, how strong you really are!

Comment by ktssong on February 17, 2013 at 10:28pm

The one thing I have adored about my son since he's been in the military though has been his sensitivity to my feelings too.  He really seems to care whether he worries me or not....when he was a teen and jumping off roofs with skateboards and doing crazy things he didn't seem to think about it like he does now.  He's become a wonderful young man and I love that about them that they care about us as much as we care about them. Kelly,  I know when my son was over there last not too long ago he probably thought, mom probably just told me what she wanted me to know so I wouldn't worry.  And that was true.  I didn't want  him to worry about anything that would take his focus off his job and doing all he could to stay focused.  We did all the catching up on the unsaid things when he got home--both of us ---and it was a special time because we really had alot to tell each other.  I still like what the moms on here alway said though, no news is good news.  So if they aren't saying something it's usually because they can't. 

Sometimes it seemed like when we got the opportunity to talk the most we kept saying was we loved each other and missed one another so that was the most important message of all; the support. 

Comment by Much Trouble on February 17, 2013 at 4:32pm

Hi Kelly...Welcome to a wonderful group that no one wants to join. When my son went over there he assured he he was going to the safest place in Afghanistan. (Kandahar) Before he even arrived I heard all kinds of news reports about suicide bombers blowing up the base. OMG! That is when I found this site and the lovely ladies here helped me get my heart out of my throat. We have all had the same feelings you are having! You may have to explain to family and friends...but not to us. I can think back and I STILL get a lump in my throat. Stick with us..we will walk this whole "journey" with you...You are NOT alone and don't have to pretend to be brave. Your son will probably be fine...he has a lot of people looking out for him. We are here so that when he returns home, Mom isn't sitting in the corner of the kitchen babbling. LOL

Comment by JerseySusan on February 17, 2013 at 12:58pm

Hmmmm, OK, I thought that is how I understood the Privacy Profile. It is a wife from my sons sub that just came on that site last month & said she recognized my sons pics from my profile & that her husband & my son are good friends & she knows my sons fiancé really well. Hmmmm... I think I know what's going on. Thanks Joanie.  

Comment by Joanie Tyler's Mom(133 Bees) on February 17, 2013 at 12:15pm

JerseySusan: You're not on my friends list and I cannot see anything on your profile page except your one profile pic.

Comment by JerseySusan on February 17, 2013 at 12:08pm

Just curious, Someone from a different site that I am in a group with stated that she recognized my son from my pictures, but I have my settings set for "Friends Only" that can view my profile pics. Can you all see my pics as well? Just wondering if I am misunderstanding my settings.

Comment by yelomoon on February 16, 2013 at 11:30pm

Im sorry, I am just going to take this moment and boost about the beautiful Seabee as we know as our daughter.Prayers are being sent for EVERYONE.

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