I'm lost - Navy For Moms2024-03-28T18:26:08Zhttps://navyformoms.ning.com/forum/topics/i-m-lost?groupUrl=ship04div741&commentId=1971797%3AComment%3A8303484&x=1&feed=yes&xn_auth=noYou all inspire me to do more…tag:navyformoms.ning.com,2013-11-12:1971797:Comment:83034842013-11-12T18:24:35.746Zbonichionehttps://navyformoms.ning.com/profile/bonichione
<p>You all inspire me to do more. I really feel I haven't been able to support my daughter very much. I have only been able to send a letter once a week. I need to do better! I think and pray for her everyday and I feel really depressed most of the time. She was schedule for PIR on September 20th which she was unable to complete because of a back injury. She has been in RCU ever since. I have not spoken to her for almost 7 weeks, but we did get a letter dated Nov 1st telling us she need to…</p>
<p>You all inspire me to do more. I really feel I haven't been able to support my daughter very much. I have only been able to send a letter once a week. I need to do better! I think and pray for her everyday and I feel really depressed most of the time. She was schedule for PIR on September 20th which she was unable to complete because of a back injury. She has been in RCU ever since. I have not spoken to her for almost 7 weeks, but we did get a letter dated Nov 1st telling us she need to have a plan B, since the doctor told her if she does not get better within 6-8 weeks she will be sent home. This was very upsetting -- at first, but I just want her to be alright with whatever the outcome. Thank you for your suggestions, and I know you are very grateful this portion is over for you and your son--I cannot wait until it is my turn. Because this is hard. Again, enjoy and Congratulations to the new Sailor!</p> My son was in RCU for stress…tag:navyformoms.ning.com,2013-11-12:1971797:Comment:83031862013-11-12T15:58:22.925ZJolene2Sailorshttps://navyformoms.ning.com/profile/jolenejustinsmom
<p>My son was in RCU for stress fractures in both his feet. He was placed there the beginning of week 4 and finished boot camp from RCU. His graduation date was set back by three weeks, and he didn't get to participate in PIR, but he did graduate. We were able to spend the weekend with him. After graduation, he was in THU (another medical hold area) another two months until being sent to school. We all survived, but IT IS HARD!!! I totally feel your pain! I stopped telling anyone what was going…</p>
<p>My son was in RCU for stress fractures in both his feet. He was placed there the beginning of week 4 and finished boot camp from RCU. His graduation date was set back by three weeks, and he didn't get to participate in PIR, but he did graduate. We were able to spend the weekend with him. After graduation, he was in THU (another medical hold area) another two months until being sent to school. We all survived, but IT IS HARD!!! I totally feel your pain! I stopped telling anyone what was going on, because it was so frustrating to hear inane comments like: Didn't he know it would be hard? Why are you so worried? Grrr... </p>
<p>Here is what I did for my son, who loves to read. I extended the margins on a Word document to .3 -- top, bottom, left, and right. I copied articles from the internet (stuff I know he would like) and some Edgar Allan Poe short stories (which I really like). Six pages of typing paper can be sent in a legal size envelope for one stamp, so I copied whatever I had from one-sided to two-sided. With the extended margins, you can really get a lot on a page. I also found a free Sudoku puzzle page and sent him those. I sent a packet like that every day until he was out of RCU. I also included a daily devotional: Rick Warren puts out a really nice daily devotional that I get emailed to me every day.</p>
<p>Anyway, I hope that helps. The time seems interminable, but it will soon be over. My first son graduated last October. My second son graduates the day before Thanksgiving. Go Navy!!! :)</p> thank you. The same "friend"…tag:navyformoms.ning.com,2013-11-03:1971797:Comment:82887462013-11-03T21:16:44.260Ztidefanhttps://navyformoms.ning.com/profile/tupelosusan
<p>thank you. The same "friend" and I had a big problem last night. The other problem is that we work together. She told me to "get over it". Not what I wanted or needed to hear. Thank you for your encouraging words.</p>
<p>thank you. The same "friend" and I had a big problem last night. The other problem is that we work together. She told me to "get over it". Not what I wanted or needed to hear. Thank you for your encouraging words.</p> I certainly understand how yo…tag:navyformoms.ning.com,2013-11-01:1971797:Comment:82852142013-11-01T00:24:20.526Zbonichionehttps://navyformoms.ning.com/profile/bonichione
<p>I certainly understand how you feel. I was really sorry when I told my co-worker, a retired Nurse Practitioner from the Navy, that my daughter had failed her run. At the time, I did not know that my daughter had a back injury, because she spoke with her father and told him she could not talk, because she was very upset. She has been on Ship 4 RCU ever since. My co-worker said that she would probably be coming home since the government shut down. My daughter called the Thursday, one week…</p>
<p>I certainly understand how you feel. I was really sorry when I told my co-worker, a retired Nurse Practitioner from the Navy, that my daughter had failed her run. At the time, I did not know that my daughter had a back injury, because she spoke with her father and told him she could not talk, because she was very upset. She has been on Ship 4 RCU ever since. My co-worker said that she would probably be coming home since the government shut down. My daughter called the Thursday, one week from her PIR date which was September 20th. There has been nothing but pain and anxiety for me. I never knew that I would feel my child's pain, like I do now. This is why I am very grateful to have the support of the various groups through "navyformoms.com". We are experiencing the same things, some worst or better than others. Visit the other groups and read the successes of the SRs. Some have made me cried, but I found answers that I was seeking and comforting information. I encourage you to encourage yourself and not to listen to the negativity of many. I will be praying for your SR's speedy recovery.</p> got a phone call last night.…tag:navyformoms.ning.com,2013-10-31:1971797:Comment:82845962013-10-31T20:24:57.826Ztidefanhttps://navyformoms.ning.com/profile/tupelosusan
<p>got a phone call last night. 3weeks before PIR. My SR fell and fractured his elbow. They moved him to RCU. Everything I read is confusing. They are starting physical therapy today. My friends that are PT's say no weigh bearing for 6 to 8 weeks and then he will have to start his push ups and sit ups over and his run. He has not had PFA yet so even though he is not being sent home and can work on his book portion of boot camp he will be several months there. Of course the plan was PIR 11/22,…</p>
<p>got a phone call last night. 3weeks before PIR. My SR fell and fractured his elbow. They moved him to RCU. Everything I read is confusing. They are starting physical therapy today. My friends that are PT's say no weigh bearing for 6 to 8 weeks and then he will have to start his push ups and sit ups over and his run. He has not had PFA yet so even though he is not being sent home and can work on his book portion of boot camp he will be several months there. Of course the plan was PIR 11/22, sub school and then home for Christmas from A school. So NO. Not going to happen. My friend at work today said so he does not come home for Christmas, or New Years he will come home when he graduates. No probably not. Straight to sub school and then A school and after A school he might get to come home before being deployed. I wanted to slap her but she does not understand. :0 she is a good friend just does not get it.</p> Hi:
I am just wondering how y…tag:navyformoms.ning.com,2013-10-29:1971797:Comment:82798202013-10-29T02:13:02.096Zbonichionehttps://navyformoms.ning.com/profile/bonichione
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<p>I am just wondering how your daughter is doing? My daughter was due to graduate on Friday 9/20 and is now in RCU as well for back injury. I am not sure what to expect. I am hoping you have gotten some news on your daughter</p>
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<p>I am just wondering how your daughter is doing? My daughter was due to graduate on Friday 9/20 and is now in RCU as well for back injury. I am not sure what to expect. I am hoping you have gotten some news on your daughter</p> BTW, my name is Elaine. I did…tag:navyformoms.ning.com,2013-09-20:1971797:Comment:81934222013-09-20T00:35:54.256ZEthansmomhttps://navyformoms.ning.com/profile/wrmheart48
<p>BTW, my name is Elaine. I didn't know how to put it in the profile, lol. And I don't know how to send a PM on here. Can you help?</p>
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<p>BTW, my name is Elaine. I didn't know how to put it in the profile, lol. And I don't know how to send a PM on here. Can you help?</p>
<p></p> @wrmheart48, if you private m…tag:navyformoms.ning.com,2013-09-19:1971797:Comment:81929262013-09-19T21:47:32.495ZJELLSMOMhttps://navyformoms.ning.com/profile/JELLSMOM
<p>@wrmheart48, if you private message me your SR's name I will send him a card of encouragement, I had other moms offer to send my SR a card when she first got to RCU and it helped just for her to know other people care and support them, and we have the upmost respect for all SR's!</p>
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<p>@wrmheart48, if you private message me your SR's name I will send him a card of encouragement, I had other moms offer to send my SR a card when she first got to RCU and it helped just for her to know other people care and support them, and we have the upmost respect for all SR's!</p>
<p> </p> Good Morning wrmheart48! My…tag:navyformoms.ning.com,2013-09-19:1971797:Comment:81926232013-09-19T17:42:45.038ZJELLSMOMhttps://navyformoms.ning.com/profile/JELLSMOM
<p>Good Morning wrmheart48! My daughter was also to PIR on Friday 9/20, about 3 weeks ago I got a call and she was in tears, said she had a stress fracture in her Tibia, that was the last call I got. I ahve gotten letters, almost everyday from her...she was moved to phase 2 the 2nd week there, they origtinally told her she would need approx 6 weeks to heal, however in one of her letters they moved it down to 4 weeks. So once she is healed she will need to complete bobotcamp and then…</p>
<p>Good Morning wrmheart48! My daughter was also to PIR on Friday 9/20, about 3 weeks ago I got a call and she was in tears, said she had a stress fracture in her Tibia, that was the last call I got. I ahve gotten letters, almost everyday from her...she was moved to phase 2 the 2nd week there, they origtinally told her she would need approx 6 weeks to heal, however in one of her letters they moved it down to 4 weeks. So once she is healed she will need to complete bobotcamp and then battlestations...I send her a letter everyday, I include picuteres of family friends, old ones and new ones. I have ripped out pages of crossword puzzles and included them, i print off poems,quotes of encouragement. She also mentioned in one of her letters that she was low on shower gel and her div was deneied going to the NEX because some boys bought some items they werent allowed t have so I bought a box at the post office, 1 price box, and filled it with 9 bottles of body wash, shampoo and conditioner...another mom had told me it was ok....but i havnt heard from my daughter so I dont know that she even got them. However my daughter was very disappointed, her last letters are now positive and she is happy to heal and move on to graduate boot camp. Its just a stepping stone in their career as a Navy sailor!</p>
<p>Good luck, i will pray for your son as well as all our children in RCU!</p> Thank you for your feedback.…tag:navyformoms.ning.com,2013-09-18:1971797:Comment:81903802013-09-18T20:06:30.394ZEthansmomhttps://navyformoms.ning.com/profile/wrmheart48
<p>Thank you for your feedback. Can you tell me some things to put in with the cards and letters? I just bought a word search and crossword puzzle book to take out so I can send them a little at a time. Is there anything else you can offer. I have and will send pics. He has a new niece that he misses so I am sending them as well. But I don't want him to get bored with the same things. Any ideas would be great! Thank you!</p>
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<p>Thank you for your feedback. Can you tell me some things to put in with the cards and letters? I just bought a word search and crossword puzzle book to take out so I can send them a little at a time. Is there anything else you can offer. I have and will send pics. He has a new niece that he misses so I am sending them as well. But I don't want him to get bored with the same things. Any ideas would be great! Thank you!</p>
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