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Comment by Joseph Cavallo on March 27, 2014 at 1:46pm

Mike, hang in there with your son and continually try to reach out to him. One of these times, he will reply. He just has to see things his way and in his time. Some kids, heck some adults are like that. I'm sorry it's been two years and will pray it's not much longer. God Bless and Good Luck.

Comment by Mike Crook on March 27, 2014 at 10:01am

I really appreciate this more than you'll ever know. I know it will all work out for all of us. I have already given it two years I can give it as long as it takes.

Comment by NavyDads Admin (Paul) on March 27, 2014 at 8:56am

was thinking about this one for you more than anything else as a reminder that you have the strength though Our Savior to endure whatever happens:  http://www.navyoutfitters.com/Navy_Dad_Dog_Tag_p/no-navydad-tag.htm

Comment by Mike Crook on March 27, 2014 at 8:20am

I will never give up Jim. I love him no matter what the circumstances are or what's going on in his life.  And Paul I will have to show my wife that I love it but I wont get anything unless Joe says I can.

Comment by NavyDads Admin (Paul) on March 27, 2014 at 7:37am

Mike---everyone should check this out, but think you might find it a source of strength: http://www.navyoutfitters.com/Shields_of_Strength_s/252.htm

Comment by Mike Crook on March 27, 2014 at 5:06am

What a great story, I gives me a lot of hope. As a lot of you already know that I haven't heard from my son in all most two years and he never said goodbye. I wont go into that but the reason it gives me hope is that he has stopped believing in god for some reason or another and I hope upon hope he starts believing again. I'm not saying go back to church or even read the bible but he was never raised to not believe in him. He was raised catholic  and the only thing I as a parent ever made him or his brothers do as far as our religion goes is get all his sacraments and he did  by age 14. I also gave them all, the option to either go to church or not. I feel that was a mistake because I have always felt it important to communicate with god. I went right  up till I was 20 and have a lot of hard feelings toward my church that I wont get into. Maybe if he started to believe again he'd realize that mom and dad aren't so bad and only did what we felt was right for him. Thanks for the hope and thank your daughter for her sacrifice for serving.

Comment by NavyDads Admin (Paul) on March 26, 2014 at 8:34pm

I have an post that you new Navy dads might find not only interesting, but that you may relate to.  A friend had his daughter ship off to Army basic training last week. She has communicated some of her experiences and you might find some parallels with what your new recruits are experiencing at Great Lakes.  He posted this on his FaceBook page and gave me permission to use his post. I've edited out the names:

***** Update 03/26/2014
Got another letter from *****! A super awesome thing and blessing is that six or seven girls started to get together in the mornings for morning prayer and devotions. It is so awesome and thankful she says. She also said that it is a great boost and encouragement to meet with these young ladies. However she said there is a lot of spiritual warfare going on because of it with other women there. She still has no address and really wishing in a big way that she can get mail from family and friends. (NOTE FROM DAD: I heard that the best part of their day is when they get MAIL! So please, write to her when I release her address. Thank you so much for supporting her.)
She misses everyone and she is going through junk food withdrawal, Especially Taco Bell and Hot Cheetoes. She also misses her music big time. She received her Dog Tags and says that’s epic. She has been able to attend Church on Sunday’s on the base and she is so thankful for that.
Got another letter from ****! There are now 20 girls that meet for devotions and prayer and that is so important to her. Apart from that she said that her Unit lacks unity and respect and says there is fighting and almost a fist fight broke out in the barracks. She says a lot of the girls are very immature and disrespectful. She said that girls like that are such a challenge to her. (Please pray for unity in the barracks and to work together as a team.) All in all she says she is doing fine.
  ***** and Dad

I know that many of your sons and daughters also find faith or a renewed need to express that faith in Boot Camp.  Note how important letters are there as well......that is your hint to WRITE and also note that it also takes awhile to get addresses at the Army.  You see that is is also taking time for the training unit to gel as a team.

My point in all this is to show that you, as new Navy Dads and Moms are not alone in your experiences and that your sons and daughters are going though many similar experiences. 

Comment by Mike J Johnson on March 26, 2014 at 4:09pm

Thanks Bill.

Comment by Bill Black on March 26, 2014 at 3:21pm

Mike J, congratulations! Now get ready for an experience that will probably be second only to the birth of your sailor. A buttonless shirt is recommended for PIR! :-)

Comment by Mike J Johnson on March 26, 2014 at 2:21pm

Got the I am a sailor call he sounds good but tired cant wait to see him.

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