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Comment by liongirl3502(ship10Div331) on June 19, 2011 at 5:18pm

Kelley, My son is also in Afghan it's his first deployment he sends me face book messages several times a week and say's he is starting to get used to the heat.  I need to buy me a new lap top and look into Skype like hotflashes so I can talk to him.

Comment by hotflashes on June 19, 2011 at 5:33am

hi kelley, My son is in Afg and he seems to be doing okay. Other than the heat and the sand it is not too bad. I do think he misses home because ever since he had the internet hooked up ($90.00 per month) he calls via skype quite often. I love being able to see him , it makes me feel better knowing he is okay at the moment.I leave skype hooked up all day lol with the volume full blast so I can hear if he calls.This is his first deployment and I think I am more worried than he is. He tells me not to worry that this is his job and he was well trained, but being mom you can't help but worry. I check in here often but usually you can find me at the web site Much Trouble posted below.A great group of ladies with a lot of experience with deployment. Some have more than one in afg or 2 in the military deployed at same time. Stop by and introduce yourself, the doors are open 24 hrs a day.

Comment by Much Trouble on June 19, 2011 at 4:59am

Sorry Kelley...I could swear I posted this link for you earlier, but it isn't there now.  Check out this N4M group...it is for Moms (but any close person is welcome) with kids in a war zone.

http://www.navyformoms.com/group/momswithkidsiniraq?xg_source=msg_w...

Just scroll way down to the main section for posting...the top half of the page is special info and not everyone sees it.  They really helped me through all the crazy feelings...including public meltdowns.

Comment by Much Trouble on June 18, 2011 at 10:17pm

Things DO usually seem to work out for the best.  Remember...HE is more important than a specific career.  If he is approaching the problem as you say, I am sure that one way or another, he will be better off in the end.

Comment by Much Trouble on June 18, 2011 at 9:57pm

I'm so glad...  You both sound much better!

Comment by Much Trouble on June 18, 2011 at 9:25am

Dave's SeaBee Mom...Take a deep breath...and relax!  It is NOT more serious, you just learned how serious it is.  The fact that he has gotten help on his own is a good sign...and he is now getting the help he needs.  meanwhile, you need to take care of yourself so you can be there for him.  Don't worry about his career right now...help is the most important thing.  Hugs and prayers for strength being sent your way.

Comment by Joanie Tyler's Mom(133 Bees) on June 18, 2011 at 8:00am

Dave'SeaBeeMom: Not sure that you contacting someone in the battalion is a good idea...you can contact one of the battalion's ombudsmen and they should be able to give you some info you can pass on to your son regarding who he can talk to about his situation...probably a chaplain...send him some encouraging and upbeat mail and call/Contact him as often as you can, maybe have some of his hometown friends contact him...maybe he just needs a touch of home and needs to feel he's not forgotten by those he doesn't see as much now...My son's been in about 2 years now too.....While Tyler's gone on deployment out of country, he gets a little depressed and homesick and when he hears from his hometown friends, he perks right up....Praying things improve for him soon and Praying you feel some peace about him!

Comment by SeabeeWife20 on June 18, 2011 at 12:34am

ktssong-you're allowed to state where your seabee is going as long as it's in compliance with OPSEC. however, being that he is going to ECS basically tells everyone he is going to gulfport anyway lol. most seabees go to gulfport or port hueneme. the only sensitive information that you can really give out to harm your son or other service members are the dates and times of travel....port dates and things of that nature....if you say "Joe is going to Iraq in February" that is ok but if you say "Joe is going to Iraq on February 15th at 10am" then that is against the rules. We are all pretty good about stating information without violating OPSEC but should someone come in and say something they shouldn't, we do politely ask that they remove their comment or get an administrator to do it for us! I know it's scary because everything on the internet can be found now-a-days and we never want to put the ones we love in harms way. If you ever have a question about what you can and can't say, you can always PM me and I'll let you know before you post it! Glad you are feeling more at ease, it gets easier with time!

Comment by ktssong on June 17, 2011 at 9:55pm

Thank you Seabee Wife 20.  That is good advice to a new mom.  Thank you.  I don't want to say where he is going because I think that is against N4M but I did see where you are from and that is where he is heading.  We are excited and I'm happy for this journey he is on.  You know how us moms can be with our youngest especially.  He is very responsible with his money and I just don't want him to get in any financial hardships because as a single mom; I don't have alot to help him out with so it is very calming to know that if there is a difficult situation there is something to go to.  I doubt he ever will; I pray he won't because he's a very responsible young man.  Thank you though.  It puts me at ease. 

Comment by hotflashes on June 17, 2011 at 7:47pm

Kelly, my son is in afg now and he had internet hooked up where he is, costs about $90.00 per month, but we are able to communicate on skype often,it works pretty good. Well worth the cost ,if he didnt pay for it, I would have.I like being able to see him via skype, makes me feel like I know he is safe anyway for the moment. He said he is too far from the phones and the lines are always long. He uses FB alot to talk with his friends. I only hope the time goes fast.

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