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Comment by Wendi, CTR mom on November 11, 2010 at 12:06am

I didn't get a letter but I did get to talk to my girl 3 times this morning. She needed more info for security and couldn't leave the office without it. I was on my way to work so she had to call me back. They must have left her alone in the office because we talked for about 15 minutes. I am glad because we needed to talk about travel plans. She was about to take her swim test that she missed last week when she was on light duty. She is doing really well right now, very positive. When I told her there was less than 38 days to go she said she had smaller time frames in mind. 15 days to Thanksgiving, then only 2 1/2 weeks after that. It doesn't sound so long when it is broken down like that.

Comment by Lynne on November 10, 2010 at 9:35pm

Oh boy Tysmom...being a mom sucks sometimes doesn't it...because you see we have to do the right thing even when it hurts...your son is under so much pressure right now and you know what he knows you love him, that YOU are in his corner, that he can depend on YOU....that no matter what YOU have his back...the g/f well that is another story...that relationship is probably a little more risky to him...it is now long distance, he probably feels uneasy about it and needed reassurance and so had to check it out...yep it hurt your feelings I get that...but you see he knew he could depend on you because you are his mom and your love and your belief in him will never change...and I don't his g/f and this isn't anything negative about her...but he hasn't known her all his life, that relationship isn't built in stone yet....so he had to do a temperature check and just make sure in this pressure cooker where he is existing that all was right in his world. So, try to understand, I know you hurt, but see it from his perspective, it wasn't necessarily the best choice, but he did what he had to do in order to survive another day or another week and when you see him at PIR all this will pass and it will be but a blip in time...trust me...forgive him, forget it,, and move on...he loves you...he trusts you enought to believe you will understand...that is a alot of power he is entrusting you with...you must be one special mom!!

Comment by Lori_KingsBay_USSRI_Radio on November 10, 2010 at 8:05pm

lllinibeam13 - I can't find Soldiers and Jesus by James Otto on Playlist.com I searched by artist, by title, by other and can't find it. It doesn't look like its new. I'll keep trying.

Comment by Betsy, mom of Stennis sailor on November 10, 2010 at 7:24pm

Congratulations on all who received a letter today. WooHoo! I can imagine how exciting it was to see the address on the envelope.

For those who are still waiting, tomorrow is another day.

Comment by Lori_KingsBay_USSRI_Radio on November 10, 2010 at 6:39pm

TysMom - He knows you will be there for him as you have always been. He may not be so sure with his GF so he needed that touch point probably. I'm sorry you missed that voice contact! I hope your letter today helped. Talk to his GF and let her know to let you know if he calls again' and you will do the same. In your letter ask him if he can split his call time next time between the 2 of you because you would love to hear his voice. I had a similar situation but my SR is very serious with his GF; I know my SR needed her voice more than mine! I know that that conversation with her gave him the added boost he needs to endure BC so I'm o.k. with it - and he did give me a quick 1 minute phone call to say hi/I love you :-) She and I talk almost everyday and will share our letters and phone call information - we're a team.

Comment by TysMomKY on November 10, 2010 at 4:46pm

My recruit says he is doing fine. "Very busy, but otherwise, fine". He is eating good and is in a handpicked division that will be performing at graduation! Yeah, recruits, your mommas are soooooooooo proud of you! God bless you all and keep you safe until - and beyond - your next adventure!

Comment by TysMomKY on November 10, 2010 at 4:43pm

I'll continue writing him and encouraging him with pleasure. He is my pride and enjoy and hopefully everything else will fall into place! I guess we all need encouragement sometimes!

Comment by Anti M on November 10, 2010 at 4:41pm

For your engaged sailors, I have a blog with thoughts on timing the wedding. Aimed at the GFs, but I thought it would be useful for moms whose sailors are madly in love.

http://www.navyformoms.com/profiles/blogs/white-wedding-or-get-hitched

Comment by diannep on November 10, 2010 at 4:26pm

TysMom: I agree with Betsy...so many moms have to take a "backseat" to the gf during bc....not fair, not fun. But now is not the time to let him know how hurt you are (and rightly SO! You EARNED those phone calls for sure....Humphfffff!)....because like Betsy said, they truly need only encouragement now. Will the gf call you and share what he said in the future? Maybe you could ask her to do that?????

Comment by Betsy, mom of Stennis sailor on November 10, 2010 at 3:58pm

Tysmom, the Meet & Greet is for everyone who has recruits that graduate on 12/17, no matter what division they are.
YAY! on the letter. I am very happy for you. I definetely would not let him know how hurt you feel. He needs to focus on the task at hand, and he would only feel badly if he knew that he hurt your feelings. I would keep your letters to him positive and encouraging.

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