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Ever sit in the dark with so much on your mind that if you had to write it all down you wouldn't know where to start? Well, that's where I am today. I woke up at 5 a.m. and decided to get out of bed because my mind wouldn't let me go back to sleep. "I wonder what he's doing right now? Did he have to eat breakfast in one minute,? What time did he go to sleep last night? Did he sleep good? When will I get the letter? Wonder what he looks like already? Is he ok??" The lists of questions that were running through my mind goes on and on and on... But one thing I do know for sure, he's where he's supposed to be, needs to be and WANTS to be. Friday night I got a call from him...I was so shocked and so blessed to hear his voice. He just said "hey momma" and my heart melted, my hands go shakey....but then he went on to say "I just wanted to tell you I'm ok, I love you and my box should be coming in soon, and I'll call you again when I get a chance. I love you momma, gotta go bye"...I was left speechless but satisfied! He IS where he needs to be and is supposed to be and I'm so thankful to the NAVY for accepting my child, my baby, my sailor....30 seconds is what i needed ;)

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Comment by AJVNavyMom on February 27, 2011 at 4:09pm: Yes, that one call does help know he is safe and well. Stay busy and get ready to write him. The box will be coming soon and the form letter with his address. When you know his graduation date, you'll even feel that much better. Keep us posted on his journey!

Comment by AprilRDMom(ET Nuke) on February 27, 2011 at 5:02pm: I'm so glad you received a call from your son! I haven't gotten another call besides the call letting me know he was safe and on base on 2/22. Isn't it amazing the range of emotions that a mom goes through in this situation? Some of my friends will make a comment on facebook that I have to let him leave the nest....he left the nest already. My son is 22. He had already left home and moved away -- twice. This is different -- way different. If it's been a couple days and I would like to touch base with my son, I can't. That's the hardest part. I am SO PROUD! I know the NAVY is going to be awesome for him -- and he will be a great attribute for them. But, non-military moms just don't "get it". I appreciate being able to come to this site and see moms going through similar emotions. Thanks for sharing your story. It helps the rest of us :) I look forward to sharing my own. ~April

Comment by gysmom on February 27, 2011 at 5:11pm: tks everyone for the support...this place is wonderful!! I'm so glad to have you all in my path...Denise, thanks for the links...I will check them out for sure...I haven't gotten the letter yet so i don't know what division he's in to find out his PIR date...but all in due time, I know...

Comment by candy-oh! on February 27, 2011 at 9:33pm: I haven't gotten a letter or a call besides the form letter and the 1st "I'm here, I'm okay, bye." I am trying to be patient; I know he sent a letter on the 20th so I am hoping I get it this week. I miss my son in strange ways...it's not like it's an all day every day thing...it's when a documentary or something that is on tv that I know he would like I would like to share it..that sort of stuff...then a piercing feeling goes through my heart and I can't breathe for a split second. But then I am okay, because, like one of the other moms' response above, I know he is where he wants to be and needs to be.

Comment by gysmom on February 28, 2011 at 9:21am: Candy i know the feeling...i miss my son...but i know he's where he's supposed to be and I even feel a bit of relief...knowing he's not in MY care (strange as that may sound) but in the care of MUCH able hands training him and teaching him the way to be a productive, responsible, proud US Sailor, ..makes my heart swell with pride :) and knowing he's doing what makes HIM happy makes ME happy...that's another part of motherhood...unselfish love and AGAPE love... hope you have a blessed day!! xoxoxo

Comment by SAwife11 on March 4, 2011 at 11:06pm: awww this made me tear up! thats exactly what i felt the night i got his first call too. even though it wasn't the best of news in a way it was news and ever since then i have been able to hear his voice even if its for 5 minutes. wishing you the best of luck :)

Comment by candy-oh! on March 5, 2011 at 8:22am: SAwife, I don't mean to pry but why was it not the best of news? Please don't feel obligated to answer...I feel a lot of empathy for you and just want to commiserate!!