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Comment by Ellen65 on June 18, 2013 at 10:08pm

No personal mail yet here in Southern Illinois, just the box and form letter (and it just came Friday night.  My SR spent three semesters away at school, Michigan, so we're ok with him not being here, but not having contact is horrible.  When he was at school, even just a quick text of "are you ok?" and response of "ya" was enough to give me the warm fuzzy feeling.  It's so strange to not have any contact, the unknown is a bit un-nerving at best.  Has anyone heard of Reiki?  I received the attunement about a month ago and like sending the 'distant' Reiki now!  Makes me feel like I'm doing something anyway.

Comment by Ellen65 on June 18, 2013 at 9:58pm

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Comment by Ellen65 on June 18, 2013 at 9:57pm

Comment by cindilouwho65 on June 18, 2013 at 9:47pm

Thank you Laura. That is so sweet! And makes your significant other feel like he's a part of your SR's life. 

For myself? Not to sound like a prude? But, I chose not to live with anyone other than my children until my last child is grown and on her own. I do have a boyfriend of almost 2 years. But we're two worlds apart on the same block (we live across the street from each other). I have trust issues with other people around my children. And after my last husband (10 years ago)? I made a choice to never live in that environment again. I gave up on "happily ever after" years ago. Perhaps it exists. I don't know. But, I got set on this path to protect my kids. No more mistakes. No more excuses. No more escaping. I can't change anyone's personal lifestyle habits? But I can change my own. Now I'm so set in my ways I'm probably too impossible to live with. But my children are accepting of that and I can handle that. 

My SO came from a rough childhood. I came from the better side of it. While we both struggle and work hard? My children's accomplishments are awkward for him. He's proud of my son. Just never engaged with my son or my daughter except in passing.  I put my son and my daughter's needs way ahead of his.(he has an just turned 18 year old that is constantly in trouble and I was just an active observer) We're coasting along at this stage. But if any my children asked me to up and move closer to them tomorrow?

That choice is not even a second thought for me. I'd go. My son already knows this because he presented this question to me months, days before he left. Perhaps he'll change his mind later? Perhaps he won't. But we're that family where some of us just HAS to be CLOSE by to the other(s). We've never been far apart from each other. Not ever. Technology keeps us even closer. Like they were here or I am there. Until we ARE there. :P 

Someday, my son will quit worrying about if I'll be ok once everyone has moved out. Probably never in his case because we've been through so much as a family unit and still going. I can rent my house out if that day comes. Or leave it empty as someplace to come back to when I'm done being everywhere else for all of the kids. I know my destiny in life. :) Nothing else has ever worked out except ALL of them. :) 

Kudo's to your SO. :) 

Comment by SonOne'sMom on June 18, 2013 at 9:41pm

Greetings from Washington State. My son is part of 938...helpful that we learned all about the honor of DIV 900 through Navy web sites. No mail yet but when his wife posted his address to Facebook their friends began to comment on DIV 900. We didn't know it was a special division but are so thankful to get great info about the honor and duty that he has been chosen for. STICKS (FLAGS) for graduation with 2 other PIR to perform in. We look forward to seeing him in the graduation photos preceding his. I look forward to learning more about you and your recruits.

Comment by cindilouwho65 on June 18, 2013 at 9:24pm

Thank you JoeR'sMom . :) I'm sure we'll ALL finally meet up at GL with our SR's and most of you if not all of you. It gives me hope. Gives me something to look forward. I'm counting down the weeks. I'm not crying (as much). I think I'll be ok once I get to hear my son's voice and his enthusiasm from being there. He will want to tell me everything! We're kind of an OCD family for details. ha ha ha ha

I know talking to his sister was probably ok, But awkward for him. lol I remember his voice mail "I'm trying to get a hold of you and that's not working so well right now". LOL 

Comment by Shermao ( ship 13 div 281) on June 18, 2013 at 9:06pm

Mashammy-my son is from CO also, same ship and Div. Were you at the MEP on the day they left? I know there were 4 leaving that day. Wou
Ld be nice to be in contact with you throughout this process! Where is your son going to A school at?

Comment by PNW_KristaK on June 18, 2013 at 8:49pm

Hello, I'm new to the N4M site. My son's PIR is Aug 2nd, he's in Ship 4 DIV 817. Am I in the right place? I've been trying to find others in his ship/div. Thank you.

Comment by JoeR's Mom (Ship 04 Div 283) on June 18, 2013 at 8:35pm

I'm in Delaware, no mail.
Cindilouwho65, I'm sending you prayers and love for strength. It will workout and yes this too shall pass. ((Hugs))

Comment by Laura68 on June 18, 2013 at 8:33pm

No letter in Florida either!

cindlouwho65: I do understand how you feel.. my sr is my youngest and we have been together his whole life. I to have been mother and father for so long then I met a wonderful guy that became part of our lives.. he would do anything for my kids. My SR eft him a father;s day card sealed with me and told me not to give it to him until Father's day. and when I did and he read it.. I saw tears in his eye. I Sr thinks of him as Dad. we can not wait until get to see him on Aug 2. If you ever need to just chit chat msg me.. Would love to chat.

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