Hi momdad - just following up to see how things are going with your sailor?  Were you able to make contact with him?  I hope things have improved for him.....

Hello Everyone, 

Though I haven't responded to comments made re: my son, please know that I appreciated everyone's input.   Truthfully, I just do not spend a ton of time on social media- however, I do read all  of the alerts that come through my inbox,and find much of it really informative. To respond to B'Nuke and any others who reached out:  He is still not really communicating with me, but I did get a very long email @ 2 wks ago, about the experience he is having in general.  That is pretty much it.  When I read other's posts about accomplishments I feel very and happy for those kids and very wishful for my own, that  he could learn without too much suffering, or in spite of the suffering I should say, that "Life Is Hard", so hard, bu that there is much beauty in it also.- Even on an aircraft carrier out at sea, there is beauty to be had, we just have to learn how to look for it.  Anyway, I am hopeful that he will be able to open his eyes to the possibilities, not just to the negatives.  I am having to just lay off and hope that he figures it out.  It is just hard is all.  Anyway thanks for listening.  One thing I think I can do, and would like to do is make his rack a bit more comfy if possible- am wanting to know how the mattress topper thing went- are they allowed to have one? etc.  Any info posted will be great.... Be well all and live long and prosper