"Shall I ask him or wait until we get back? I know it has not been very long since we parted but I miss you more than what I thought I would........ I'll be back in port in just a couple days. Not that it makes it any easier right now. However if I look on the bright side, I will know what my ship can and can't do. Then I'll officially christian her and we will leave for about 3 to 4 months. I am not sure how I'll survive without seeing you but I will."