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RCU...Need Info Please
The call that came today was mostly scripted so I'm left with a few questions. I know he will be able to pick up where he left off later in a new division but I'm curious what will he be doing while recovering? Anything? Any insight is appreciated. I know he will tell us more via letters and hopefully another phone call soon but that's not guaranteed...and we all know a week waiting on a letter is torture :)
Thanks all!!
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My daughter is also in RCU with a stress fracture in her foot. She called me on 7/5 to let us know, and it was a short scripted call and we got to talk to her for about a minute (2 min total). She did get to call the following Sunday, and we got to talk for 25 minutes (very nice to hear her voice). And we got a letter a couple of days later, which had a bit more detail. From what I last heard from her, they don't get to do much (especially in the beginning) but study, eat, shine boots, and after dinner they can shower, write letters, read a book and such--recent change to "after dinner", since it used to be whenever. I did get to send her crossword puzzles. :) She was told it could be up to 8 weeks in RCU (hoping it heals quicker than that), and then 5 weeks of BC (due to when the injury happened). I hope this helps. I do understand the torture... I haven't heard from her in a few days (letters).
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Esti'sMom, thank you! I'm sorry to hear about your daughter and I didn't expect them to be able to do too much, naturally. I just wanted confirmation which you provided. The crossword puzzles or word puzzles are a fantastic idea...I will definitely do that! Keep the mind occupied in down time, if any. He just got put in on 7/18 and was told same...could be up to 8 weeks. It breaks my heart to have the momentum he built disrupted but I also believe everything happens for a reason. Better now than later, right?
I'm just sad not getting to see his (proud) face on 8/11...but it is what it is. After several more weeks it will be THAT much sweeter!!
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Yeah exactly. My daughter was supposed to graduate 8/4. She was bummed, and thought we'd be mad at her. We told her there was no way, and we are still proud. She's been dealing with frustrations, but hopefully things will start looking up. Hope you hear from your son soon!
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We have continually reminded our son, even before he left, no matter what happens...we are and will continue to be proud. The amount of courage it takes to even THINK about starting this journey is huge and admirable. I've always been thankful for those who have...now, my son being one of the few, gives it so much more meaning. Seeing first hand what these men, women and families endure....shouldn't be anything but proud!
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