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Comment by Mary, Proud Mom of Nick on November 18, 2009 at 2:53pm

Hi Everyone,
I just sent a card to our troops. Go to the link below and you can send a card too. Xerox is mailing them. You pick the card you want to send and they mail them! It doesn't get any better than that!!

http://www.letssaythanks.com/Home1280.html

Comment by Rhonda8881 on November 14, 2009 at 3:35pm

It does get easier when you know that he made the right decision for him and his family. But there will be tears each time you see him. It is very normal to be upset when he leaves. Just remember to turn to your friends at N4M for support and comfort. I did not find N4M until my son had been in Pearl Harbor for over a year. I went through Boot Camp and everything else alone. This site is a tremendous help for those times.

Comment by ssbeach on November 14, 2009 at 3:14pm

We just left our son-in-law at the airport for the first time, on his way to Pearl. I guess it won't get easier, will it... He and my daughter have never been apart for more than a week since they met. I hope they get an apartment soon, so she can join him. It's going to be a tough month or so!

Comment by Rhonda8881 on November 14, 2009 at 3:13pm

I understand your feelings Lily. It is always hard to say goodbye, especially when you know it will be a while before you see them again. After the initial sadness I try to focus on the fact that he is happy where he is and the fantastic man he has become. It helps me to feel better about it. I hope you can reach that point soon.

Comment by ssbeach on November 12, 2009 at 9:40am

My son-in-law of only two weeks is leaving for Pearl Harbor on Saturday morning, and my daughter is hoping to follow in a few weeks, at the end of the semester. He'll be on the Chicago. Does anyone have any idea how long it might take for their things to arrive or for them to be assigned to an apartment? He's heard five weeks, but that sounds overly optimistic to ship an apartment's worth of things from the east coast!

Comment by Rhonda8881 on November 11, 2009 at 11:15pm

Mary, it is a Blessing to know that the Navy was easy to work with in this situation. I know you enjoyed having time with your son other than the situation which got him home. My prayers are with you.

Comment by Mary, Proud Mom of Nick on November 11, 2009 at 5:28pm

Thanks Kathleen, wow two sons in hawaii...that will be nice for them. Have you been there yet to see your Marine? Our son just reported in August so we have not made the trip yet. So happy to have another Chung-Hoon family member!

Comment by Mary, Proud Mom of Nick on November 11, 2009 at 4:16pm

Hi ladies, thanks for the warning on Jay walking...wow! That's an expensive ticket but since we are talking Hawaii guess that is too be expected!

We have our sailor home for all the wrong reasons. My father passed away last week and we did the official Red Cross notification and our son called to say he would be landing at 6am. His ship was wonderful about getting everything signed off and approving leave for him. My father was a WW2 vet and we had a military funeral, many vets in attendance and they did three volleys and the taps. Our son and my nephew (who is a Seabee) were both in their dress blues for the service. My dad would have been pleased.

Comment by jean on November 8, 2009 at 6:00pm

hi
what is like on Chirstmas day in Pearl Harbor, HI?
jean

Comment by Rhonda8881 on October 28, 2009 at 9:43pm

I started a group for the USS Olympia. If you have a loved one on the sub, please join.
Thanks,
Rhonda

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