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Missed his call yesterday :(
Hi, everyone :)
Yesterday afternoon, I received a phone call from the Illinois area after 3...I've been waiting to hear from my sailor for two weeks, as he left September 22nd for training.
What happened yesterday was completely FREAK circumstance-wise: I was at Cedar Point [an amusement park] with my friends, and we had been waiting in line for an hour and forty-five minutes to ride Millennium Force--which is one of my absolute favorite coasters at The Point. Millennium Force is about a 3 and a half minute ride, and in those 3 and a half minutes, my sailor managed to call. And I missed his phone call.
I feel terrible, because he doesn't know why I didn't answer my phone, and I have no way of telling him what happened (until he calls again or until I get his address, information, etc to write to him)...I just feel very guilty because I was out having a nice time, and I set my phone down for less than five minutes and missed him.
I hope he is okay, and I hope he understands. I hope to hear from him soon.
Sorry for the long post, but I just really felt like I should share what happened.
Thank you for your time.
-Chrissy
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Permalink Reply by Lauren on
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Chrissy,
When my husband was in Officer training school I missed his calls sometimes. I was usually by the phone, so he would call 3 times in a row. By the time I got to my phone, it was to late. Once...I called the number back!! (You really shouldn't do that because the next person is probably there)...but I was desperate. He picked up!! Anyways, I would just sink down and cry when I missed those calls. Because they meant the world to me. As they do to you.
Some advise one Navy wife gave me once was "don't let your world stop". Its not your fault you were having a good time!! And he is going to be happy to hear you are living your life.
Keep busy! And always try to see the bright side of things.
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Permalink Reply by Chrissy on
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Lauren,
Thank you so much for your advice! It makes me feel a little better, knowing that I am not the only one that has gone through this before.
I feel so terribly for missing his calls, but I think you're right: he understands, and he would be happy to hear that I am still having fun while he is away.
I did not know that it was even possible to call the number back; I didn't try for fear of getting him into trouble. Accordingly, I was about 2 minutes too late to notice his missed call, so it is more than likely that another person would be using the phone, anyway.
Thank you so much, Lauren! Looking forward to speaking with you again soon :)
-Chrissy
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Yeah I only called him back once because they can get in trouble! lol. You aren't the only one who has to go through these things :) Its nice to know that.
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I agree :) Mine called me today and I didn't miss it!
It was really nice to hear his voice; very encouraging, as well.
He was in good spirits, so maybe he had a nice day..thank you again!
I hope you hear from your sailor soon, if you haven't already. :)
-Chrissy
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Permalink Reply by lauramc on
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I feel your pain I two missed my sons call because I did not hear the phone wring its so hard
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Aw I am so sorry to hear that :( I hope you do not miss any more calls..it is a really sad feeling.
I received another call from my sailor today and this time I was able to talk to him!
It was very nice to hear his voice and to hear how he is doing.
I hope you hear from your son soon, Laura!
-Chrissy
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