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When did you hear from your sailor?
Started by LindaC. Last reply by Diana (Proud Navy Mom) Jun 20, 2014. 2 Replies 0 Likes
Hi, my sailor left Norfolk a week ago for the Nitze, and while I was hoping that I'd hear that he got to the ship safely... looks like that's not the way it's done. I'm assuming no news is good news,…Continue
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Comment by Ellen B on March 17, 2012 at 2:21pm
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Welcome aboard, Jakesmom!!
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@ Robyn...most all the Sailors were filled with mixed emotions...it's deployment. Yes, they are well trained in every scenario, but, it's fear of the 'unknown', plus the thought of being on a ship far away from home for so long. Trust me, I gave him an "air hug" from you. Hang in there, darlin'...you know he loves you, you're his Mom.<3
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Monday was definitely the hardest day ever. I was so strong, while my sailor wept, hugged him 'see you later', even while waiting on the pier before they left. Loved raising the colors, festivities on the quarterdeck, manning the rails-so impressive. We took tons of pics, got to wave to him, throw kisses, the bowlines were taken up, he went inside...as the ship pulled away...that's when I totally lost it!!!
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Comment by jakesmom USS Bataan on March 14, 2012 at 6:05pm
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Hello Ladies, My son will be joining the Nitze in a couple weeks. He has been on the Bataan up until now. I guess the Nitze was short in damage control. I am scared, sad and excited. He is coming home for a short visit before he joins the ship.
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Hiya, Cindy!!! Small world, for sure. We need to get everyone else over here :)
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Comment by Nautical Mom on March 8, 2012 at 12:31am
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hey robyn & ellen - it's Cindy from Texas...small world
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my heart will soon be out to sea :( so many emotions...
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Hey, Robyn. It's been awhile since I checked in here, as well. I do hope more Nitze Moms join us here soon :)
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my Sailor's gone fishing, no phone for a month - soon will be a Shellback instead of a polliwog - Fair Winds and Following Seas until the Lord brings you home and safely back to me...i love you son
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My son went to Fleet week in NYC...he had a fabulous time! Well worth it!!
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