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Comment by Michelle on November 4, 2015 at 12:31pm

Thank you, Laura! It sure is tough being a parent! We'll worry for the rest of our lives.

Thankfully, we've not had to experience deployment just yet... I think we've got a few more months before we gain that experience. But, I'm sure you're right that I'll worry a little less whenever he's in the States. At least when they're here we can get to them in the matter of a day if we need to.  

Comment by Laura on November 4, 2015 at 1:45am

Hi Michelle.  Just another bit of reassurance.  

It's definitely hard on us moms.  From the moment our kids set foot on this earth we have been trying to keep them safe. Now they are out of our sight and out of our control and fear of the unknown can get the best of us.  I have spend many a sleepless night worrying about my sailor.

My son had two deployments, almost back to back, in a not so much fun part of the world. Trust me, I sleep much better when he is back on American soil.  

Comment by John and Yvonne on November 3, 2015 at 6:23pm

I'm not completely sure, but I don't think it would be available to watch. I think that would breach security.

I would suggest that if all possible, Sea*Mom, that you try your best to come here when he gets back. That would probably be a lot happier time for you and your son/daughter. :) I hope it will be possible for you.

yvonne

Comment by Sea*Mom on November 3, 2015 at 11:49am

if there is a way that we can 'watch' the ships leave...via internet...can you send me a message or post here.

I'd love to see them leave or come back, but i live on the other side of the country.

thanks.

Comment by Michelle on November 3, 2015 at 9:22am

Thanks everyone for your input!  And, thank you to John & Yvonne for the nice comments about my son. He makes me extremely proud! 

Like I said in my son was not ticketed and I wasn't upset that he got pulled over, just upset with the officer's behavior once he pulled my son over. The irony is my son's passenger pointed out the officer and my son told his passenger that he wasn't worried because they weren't doing anything wrong! LOL (the same words I'd have told him... I see myself in him and hear my words come out of his mouth all the time! I love it!) Anyway, the worst that happened was he missed the movie and had a bad experience with a bonehead police officer.  I did try to explain to my son to take it as a life lesson. I believe that everything in life happens for a reason. We may never know what the reason was here but I'm grateful it was just a minor inconvenience.  My son and I can live with that!

And, to miss deb, I couldn't agree with you more... sometimes!  Some of the stories that I hear on the news and in person, I sometimes think he'd be safer if he was out to sea on a deployment!  That's sad that we don't feel safe in our homeland... it's sad that I sometimes think it would be safer to send my son to war!

Ok, enough negativity!  Thanks everyone for letting me rant!  Please try to have a beautiful day!  God Bless! 

Comment by Laura on November 3, 2015 at 2:00am

Norfolk is a military town. There is a ton of support and events for the military here. There are at least 10 military installations, all branches of the military, within a 20 mile radius. 

Any business not liking the military here would be out of business. The police are much more frustrated with the drunken tourists and college kids than the military.

Please don't worry.

Comment by Laura on November 3, 2015 at 1:52am

I have to agree with Marcy. I tend to believe that things are a bit inflated here. I came from Chicago so this is like a cake walk. 

The police here, Norfolk, Virginia Beach, Chesapeake have a large influx of sailors, marines, tourists, from all over the country, all who have different styles of driving.  They tend to be extra careful at keeping an eye on things.

There has been a lot of focus lately, and extra policing, in Norfolk due to late night/early morning college parties, drinking, fighting, shootings. Usually happening at 1:30 - 3:00am on weekends.

So far my family hasn't had any negative encounters with the police. I actually found most of the officers, at events, walking the streets etc, to be very nice.

Hopefully your son's experiences will get better. There are so many fun things to do around here please encourage him to keep exploring the areas.

Comment by Marcy ~ Corpsman Mom on November 3, 2015 at 12:34am

I'm sorry but I think there's some overreacting here.  Do you follow local news in Norfolk?  It's not exactly a tea party there.  The police have a lot on their plates.  Norfolk police have a FB page as does WAVY TV 10.  Please don't paint an entire department with such a broad brush; heaven knows, there are still people who unfortunately think all sailors are tattoo'd drunks.  Norfolk's got a lot of bad areas, sailors also have to know when and where it's ok to be - and NOT to be.  Just my two cents.  

Comment by miss deb on November 2, 2015 at 10:53pm

Geeze!
The Norfolk police spook me just hearing the stories! As much as I'd rather my son was ashore and safe and sound at his apt, I'm almost glad he's at sea.
Michelle, am so sorry to hear of your sons experience.

Comment by John and Yvonne on November 2, 2015 at 9:02pm

Michelle,

I hope all of this pans out for your son A. and he can take it in stride. When he came over to the house the beginning of this year we enjoyed having him. We hope he enjoys his time here.

Yvonne and John

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