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Comment by LindaB on September 8, 2011 at 8:32am

We visited our son when the ship was in Taranto in August. He took leave. We picked him up at the gate to the Italian naval base on Monday afternoon, and he stayed with us until we went to the airport in Brindisi on Friday and he took a train back to Taranto. We all stayed at a hotel in the town of Lecce, and he didn't even see anyone from the ship the whole time. We did a lot of sightseeing and ate a lot of great food. We had time together, and he was able to catch up on some rest. It was a great break for him. I think they will try to make a port call around Christmas if they can. If you can go, do it!

Comment by Jaime1019 on September 8, 2011 at 7:39am

I went to Greece back in July and my husband took about a week of leave so he was all mine and didn't have to go back to the ship at all the whole time we were there! It was wonderful, I highly recommend going to a port visit if you are able.

Comment by mrshdge (SHIP 07 DIV 113) on September 8, 2011 at 2:35am

Is it possible for me to plan to meet my hubby at a port call for Christmas?  Do they have overnight liberty at the port calls?

Comment by T.Le306 on September 8, 2011 at 12:51am

It's tough but my advice would be, to not *** (sorry it's been a long day lol)

Comment by T.Le306 on September 8, 2011 at 12:47am

We are engaged with a baby that my fiance only met for 10 days.  Ship should be coming home in time for my son's 1st birthday.  It's tough but my advice to be, to now allow the circumstances to get the best of you--it's easy to take your frustration out on the loved one on the ship due to the lack of presence or whatever it may be.  Keep in mind that they are feeling just as lonely as we do, and unlike us they don't have any (biological) family on the ship and they are missing us just as much as we do them! More distance should enable a closer bond if anything because you definitely learn to appreciate a loved one more when he or she is not around.  Keep your head up-I know my fiance is proud of me and my transition into motherhood without him.  Time will fly and then you will think "That wasn't too bad..."....Also, I just wanted to add that I enjoy reading these posts; let's me know that I am not alone! You guys are awesome. 

PS-Send lots of care packages and write as many emails as you can-even if she can't catch up to them.  At least for my fiance, those things allow him to escape and make him feel at home for a litte bit...sorry for writing an essay :O

Comment by Jaime1019 on September 7, 2011 at 12:26pm

Congrats! That's exciting! It is defiantly not easy being on this side. My husband and I have a 1 1/2 year old son so he keeps me pretty busy and helps me not think about missing my husband so much. The best advice is to just keep busy and spend time with friends and family. I am praying that they get to come home sooner than expected.

Comment by Jaime1019 on September 7, 2011 at 7:12am

This deployment is ridiculous. Nothing is ever set in stone with the Navy. My husband told me that the date we have would be the absolute latest but there is always a (small) chance that they could come home earlier. Let's hope!!!

Comment by LindaB on September 6, 2011 at 9:26am

Jason and all, we should try to help keep morale up when we talk to/write to those on board. Remind them that the schedule keeps changing. If port calls are canceled now, others will be added. They didn't know they were going to Toranto until a short time in advance, and the second trip to Crete came up without a lot of notice. Other things will be scheduled. About the only thing you can count on with the Navy is that things will change. Just keep sending packages and encouragement. 

 

Comment by soxfanmarinemom on September 6, 2011 at 8:59am

i finally got a call from my son - he sounded soooo good, a little upset with his 'friends and family' as no one else is sending packages except me. it bothers me because they ask for his address, then never use it...ugh..BUT....did i mention how good he sounded :) i asked him why i never see pics of him and he said he works all day, so has to do pt at night after and when they have a party, that means his day off, he sleeps. he is looking forward to coming home yet knows it is not for a while. ahhh what a great way to start the day <3

Comment by Jaime1019 on September 6, 2011 at 7:24am

My husband just got his package yesterday after about 3 weeks...

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