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Permalink Reply by Lori B on
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Yes. There are four of us that have been talking on FB. How are you doing? I just got three letters today from my son. I'm happy. I did pretty well for the first few weeks but it has been hitting me harder these last few days.
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Permalink Reply by SamsMom on
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Lori, I felt exactly the same. He was so excited to leave and confident with his decision and I was so proud of him. I was beginning to wonder if I was normal for not getting upset. However, my emotions caught up to me a little last week. I was really down by the end of the week. And then he called on Monday and I was fine again. Now I patiently await letters or another call.
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Kind of thought we might get a call today. I was vacuming with the cell phone in one pocket and the house phone in the other pocket. So I wouldn't miss it. No call. Oh well. I'm friends on FB now with Madision.
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I received 1 phone call but nothing since. Has anyone else received any phone calls? I did get 2 letters so far. Is there any clue as to when their Battle Stations test will be?
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I've gotten 2 calls and about 7 letters. No word on Battlestation that I know of. I'm guessing its soon though Anxious for more news and the I'm a sailor call.
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I received a letter from my son this week saying that Battlestations will start Tuesday (03/27). I believe it said it starts at 7:00 pm and goes to 7:00 am on the 28th. I am under the impression we should get our phone calls Wednesday sometime.
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That is great to have that information!!! Fortunately, I was able to take this whole week off to get ready for the trip. I will be praying for all our boys!!!!
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Thanks for the information. We will be driving into Great Lakes Thursday the 29th. I am so anxious to see my son and that ornery smile of his that makes his Mother laugh all of the time. I have missed him so much, but I am so proud of him. It stinks that we only get one day and then they're off again for another 6 weeks. But at least we can have some contact with them at A-School. I will be praying that they all pass their Battle Stations. Good Luck to all of your recruits and I will see you all at graduation.
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Thanks for the information on Battlestations. today would be Captains Cup. I wonder how that is going. We will be heading out thursday morning also. We will be driving all day. I can't wait though. Almost there.
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It is now Tuesday. Battleships should be tonight! Got my blue candle ready!
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