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Still no call

It's been 25 days... I've received two letters but still no phone call.... He sounded much better in his second letter than his first... I expected that he would hate it at first, but then get accustomed to it and be ok... He said my letters help him so much!! I cannot stress the importance of writing them because if they cannot call, that's all they have to get through boot camp. Don't get me wrong...I cling to my phone all day and when the call doesn't come, my heart breaks... But I'm holding onto "no news is good news" and in 33 days, he will be marching into the hall for PIR..I can't wait!!!
It's not much but it's something..
The support from everyone here also helps...it's good to know I'm not alone in this....
I am just going to stay positive and continue to write and pray every day...

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Comment by Hello2u on April 21, 2013 at 10:32pm: paula,, your in my prayers for your son to call you, I know moms tend to get blue and need a recharge from hearing from their babies. (believe me, I know!) :)

Comment by kris on April 22, 2013 at 10:34pm: Im in the same boat. I miss my boy so much!! I just want to know that he is adjusting, focusing and most of all staying positive. The "unknown" is hard for me. PIR can not come fast enough. Thinking of you!!

Comment by Paula (Will's Mom) on April 23, 2013 at 8:58pm: Thanks everyone!! I did get a fast call on Sunday...it was great to hear his voice! I'm so proud of him but I miss him terribly!! C'mon 5/24.. I'm ready!!!

Comment by Hello2u on April 23, 2013 at 9:40pm: What prayer can do! God is Good! :) Kris, you should be next! :)