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Special Ops Cold Weather Training
Hi Everyone!
My boyfriend is in the Special Ops cold weather training phase in the far North. We've been communicating via texts for the past three weeks, but I haven't heard anything from him in seven days. I know that when we get time together, he'll fill me in on what I can expect, but for now I am in the dark. My imagination is running wild, and I am humbly at your mercy for information.
Do your Special Ops guys in cold weather training go for weeks where they're not able to contact you? What do I do to keep myself sane? Thanks in advance for any advice you can give to this newbie.
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Permalink Reply by Anti M on
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Yes, perfectly normal not to hear a thing. No news is good news. Stay busy and try to be positive.
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Permalink Reply by ifellwithicarus on
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Thank you, Anti M. I'm trying to do that, and I do appreciate your encouragement.
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Yep...there will be lots of times you will not hear from your Sailor nor know what he is going through..and odds are he will not be able to tell you what he went through...get used to it now
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Thanks, Angi, for your advice.
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Spec Ops can go months without contact y oldest son was in spec and we had a gathering at his house one summer day his phone rang he said ok when all right and hung up he then turned kissed his wife and the rest of us good bye and said see ya all later. that was 10 yrs ago and I still do not know where or what was going on. I asked his comment was I can tell you but then mom I'd have to kill ya so sorry dont ask. Find yourself a new hobby take a night course work make friends with others in your special situation only they can really understand. Be patient with him when he is home and just be there for him.
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Judy,
One thing I've learned from all of the advice you have given me on here is that I'm going to have to learn how to be patient and have faith. His last word to me on our last text was " trust," so I know that I'm going to have to work on that. This sweet man and I have just recently reconnected after years apart, so I suppose I am simply afraid I'm going to lose him before we can experience happiness together. My first husband was murdered, and the trauma of losing him has made me hold tightly to all that I love. Thank you for your advice and kind words. I sincerely appreciate the time that you took to respond to me.
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Permalink Reply by Kimandtheboys on
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I just thought I would check to ask if he is in a BUD/S class? If so, you could join the group here for his class. If you go to the Pre BUD/S group, there is a list of classes.
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No, he's in the qualifications phase, and now in the last phase as of today. Thanks for responding.
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Permalink Reply by frogmansgirl on
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My guy ALWAYS tells me that! And it is so true...no news is good news :) I tell myself that almost everyday.
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