[granite1]

i know this is off topic but know i will be talking about this in T but i woke up thismorning to the news about japan.my son is a marine based in okinowa japan.i freaked out i tried to call but no calls are able to get through.the news did say that all military personel wre ok and accounted fori did get on the computer and saw he posted on facebook tsunami party.i was never so happy to see his words.i just sent him a message on thare to call me if he can apparently they cant get incomming calls but can call out.he is fine.he probibly will be called in to rescue and recovery and i dont want him to have to see the devistation and things he will have to see if he needs to go and help recovery.i bet t asks monday if i have heard from my son and how is he doing

[SpiritRunner]

((((((((granite)))))))) I know that would be scary to think about! I'm glad he is fine and you saw his words to know that. I'm thinking of you!

[Perna]

That is so hard, hearing about problems across the world and loved ones we know in them and not even being able to get news. They have closed the Southern California beaches today because of the possible waves. I'm glad your son was able to post on Facebook and you know he's okay.

[rainbow8]

((((((granite))))))

I sure can understand how scared you were!!!! I'm so happy that your son posted on Facebook so you could know that he is okay!!!!

[Suratji]

I can relate completely. When we can't reach our loved ones in an emergency, it's like a hell.

We're on tsunami warning on the coast here in California. It's supposed to hit in about 1/2 hour. I've called all my employees to stay home this morning.

[granite1]

Originally Posted by Suratji

I can relate completely. When we can't reach our loved ones in an emergency, it's like a hell.

We're on tsunami warning on the coast here in California. It's supposed to hit in about 1/2 hour. I've called all my employees to stay home this morning.

i hope you stay safe

[karebear1]

So happy to hear your boy is safe.... and that he was smart enough to post on facebook so you would know he was ok! My husband is over in Japan on business right now and when I woke up this morning and checked my email (first thing- as I usually do) there was a message from him saying he was ok too. Such a relief! Sometimes these guys we have can be very smart- can't they?

Now- you go and take care of things out there in Cally too!

[Elli-Beth]

I have close relatives all over the Pacific and we've all been updating on Facebook all day about tsunami warnings and who's where. Been a roller coaster as Guam is now deemed safe but other places have upgraded...

[Suratji]

Twitter is an excellent way to keep up-to-date. I'm following all of my local contacts and so I know right now that the harbor emptied of water.

[mgran]

Thank God for facebook! I can't imagine how terrified I'd be if it were my son. Sending you big hugs from England (((hug))). Hope you get to talk to him soon.

[lovelygirl]

Dear Granite,

I am SO glad you were able to learn that your son is well. I can't imagine how heartbreakingly awful it would be to wait for many hours to learn about his well-being. Sending blessings to your family and all those affected by the disaster in Japan. Take good care, LG

[Sannah]

So glad that he is okay!

[Liam Grey]

I'm really happy your son is ok.

[googley]

(((((((((Granite)))))))))))

I'm so glad you were able to make contact with your son and he is safe. That is so great!

[PTSDlovemycats]

Granite, I am so happy that you received contact and confirmation from your son and that he is alright!! It is great that you were able to hear that so quickly! Waiting for that kind of news no matter how long it is, is always painful. Big (((Hugs))) to you Granite!!

[Can't Stop Crying]

I'm happy your son is safe!

[granite1]

my son just called at 4:30 this morning to tell me he is goint to mainland japan to help with communications and humanitarian aid i know i should be proud but i hate it and am feeling really selfish right now.i'm sorry but i just dont want him to see the things he is going to see over thare.i also dont want him in harms way with those reactors and such.he is my son

[Elli-Beth]

That's got to be so difficult! Is he able to stay in touch somehow? Like is there a way to check on his safety status even if he may not have time to chat?

[granite1]

Originally Posted by Elli-Beth

That's got to be so difficult! Is he able to stay in touch somehow? Like is there a way to check on his safety status even if he may not have time to chat?

i dont know he was to busy getting all the gear ready to go.i asked these exact questions on his facebook.hopefully he will answer before he goes.this was how i knew he was ok last friday when i saw on TV what was going on.he posted he was ok.

[eskielover]

It's hard being a protective mother to one who is a Marine. Sadly in many ways, the things that bother us they are trained to just deal with. Yes, that doesn't stop PTSD from happening in worse cases, but the things that they are trained to deal with & accept are beyond what we can even imagine.

Glad your son is safe & is being part of the important work that needs to be done there in all the devastation. Thank heavens for our advanced technology where we can communicate through things like FB.

Interesting how the power is still up through all the devastation. I know when we had our ice storm a couple of years ago & the power was out for several weeks....all communication was cut off....no internet as there was no power to run the towers, no power to run the computer. I used my generator just enough to cook some food & have some light. I am sure that around the epicenter of the earthquake area, that communications are of vital importance to get back up & running.

Good to be proud of your son & the important part he is providing in the serious work that needs to be done there.

Giving you gentle 's, knowing how worried you are for your son's safety

[granite1]

he will be going to a flood zone no communication this is why he is going he is going to set up communications for the military etc.. but he wont be able to contact untill this is done.he isnt able to bring his computer.