Finishing in RCU

[Andikeesi (Ship 14/ DIV 289)]

My daughter is in RCU for stress fractures in both shins. After talking to her this past Sunday, she said she was given the option to finish BC  while in RCU. Does anyone have info on what happens, does she have to be FFD before completing tasks, does she still have PIR? I am all for her shaving off time being there even if it means sacrificing PIR! They get so sad, depressed, and pessimistic while in RCU. I just want my bubbly, goofy daughter back. I know they are in good hands there but it seems to suck the life out of them. Any info would be helpful, cause I have searched for the answers everywhere :) Prayers to all the SR's and Sailors out there!

[Navy2011Mom]

San Diego is about 2 hours away, so it's not too bad really.  He's super anxious to have access to his truck again.  He surprised us with a visit home over Labor Day weekend, and he just wanted to drive everywhere since he hadn't driven since leaving last October -- LOL!! 

Be sure to let us know where Patrick ends up.  Garrett was asking me if I still kept in touch with you and what Patrick was up to, so now I'll have an answer for him.  (I told him I wasn't doing the best job of keeping in touch with you ladies, but I'm trying to be better...)

Take care, Karen!!

-Janet

[Patrick's Mom]

Hi again Janet,

So glad to hear you are that close to where Garrett will be!  That's like every Navy Mom's dream come true.  Right now Patrick is about 6 hours away from our home, and I thought I was lucky!!!

Yes, let's try to keep in touch!  It's so nice to know our boys have endured, prospered and grown stronger for their RCU experience.  Please also let me know when your youngest leaves, as I will most definitely lift prayers for him!

Have a GREAT weekend!

Karen

[Jolene2Sailors]

My son has been in RCU for two weeks (as of today) with stress fractures in both his legs -- one ankle and one foot. When he called us with his new address (two weeks ago), he sounded so discouraged but unwilling to give up. "I don't have any other choice than to stay until I'm finished." We haven't heard from him since a 15-minute phone call the Sunday before last. I have written him every day...but no letter from him last week (probably because we talked on that Sunday) and, so far, no letter this week. *SIGH* My last three letters have included paragraphs about how much I need to hear from him that he is okay. I understand "no news is good news" but I need to hear from HIM. It is so comforting that all of you understand that. He will be 21 in November. He was due to PIR on 9/28. I would happily support a decision for him to complete BC in RCU, even though we had already purchased tickets for PIR. Southwest has credited those tickets to our account, and we have a year to use them. I sure wouldn't mind seeing South Carolina...where he will be for A School. *another sigh* I know I am rambling a little, but I must say, my prayers are with the moms/families and their sons and daughters on the ships in Libya. If my husband would let me, I believe I would wear only Navy clothes...I am so proud...but we have three other children... :) GO NAVY! :)

[Andikeesi (Ship 14/ DIV 289)]

Thank You all so much for all your inspiring stories and information. It is so nice to have people who understand what we are all going through. Especially the veterans who's SR's are out of RCU, it brings me to tears thinking about all the moms who have been so supportive over the last two months to each other! I have made some great friends(even though we havent actually met, lol) thoughout this journey. Also, congrats to my daughters former division who graduated today DIV 289!! Im writing my daughter now and relaying the inspirational stories, it gives her hope. RCU moms ROCK :)

[Barbydahlzz ALUM 09/075 USS JPJ]

hahhahah i did it too.... addressed to RTC in MY HOME TOWN....  took 10 days to come back...  UGH... love area code 847  even though my Sailor PIR'd last march...   HUGS TO RCU MOMS THAT ROCK

[Jolene2Sailors]

No letter for us today, either. I'm sure they have no idea. All who know me can hear it in my voice and see it on my face...or so they say. My breath will be sucked out at the sight of 847 also. Wow...

[Barbydahlzz ALUM 09/075 USS JPJ]

Patricks mom.... Doing GREAT.... my Sailor is doing AWESOME....has graduated from A school last May, started OPS school in July just about to graduate that in just over a week.... Taking the E4 exam next week... and FINALLY COMING HOME at the end of the month... haven't seen him since PIR ... but lots of texting, facebook, skype and phone calls so it hasn't been aweful... he got duty on the uss john paul jones, he's sooooo excited... he's in love with San Diego LOL like who wouldn't be.. runs A LOT...and hasn't had any foot problems since he left RCU.. oh I know enduring RCU made them strong... if you can make it thru boot AND rcu.... YOU ARE UNSTOPPABLE!!!!! sooo happy he'll be home for the holidays.... Since Andrew is taking leave soon, he won't be able to.. but I told his brother to get some friends together and fly out there for the holidays.. so 3 of them are going they are all soooooo excited to visit.. Hugs to you

[CTMom]

Hi navyknit22 - your son was AIT while in RCU and was allowed to participate in a PIR? Was he Fit for Duty and Fit for Travel? I'm trying to figure things out with my SR. 

Thanks!

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barbydahlz...What great news!!! It has truly been a while. I am so happy for you and your sailors. I know it has been a long 4 months. Ours finished A school in July and is now in Bahrain. Won't see him for 3 years according to his orders, but he can call and we email often. Ours was able to come home for 17 days before leaving. After that, it was a long 5 days before we were able to hear from him. The flight took 2 days.  Enjoy your visit. It will pass quickly so take advantage of every moment.

Hugs and Prayers.

navyknit22..Congratulations!! I know exactly the excitement and jubilation you are feeling right now. Your plans will come together, I know. Praying for safe travel and a wonderful visit!! Hugs and Prayers

Andikeesi...PIR date was such a somber day here. Our hearts just ached because we knew he was in RCU and his division graduated Hall of Fame. We were heartbroken to say the least, but at the same time we celebrated with his division for the honor they received. This group of ladies is wonderful. The only way I kept my sanity was the ladies here and lots of prayers from everyone we know. Keep the faith. We will be praying for you and your daughter.

Jolene... I think we were all mailbox stalkers. Our day was Thursdays. I couldn't wait to get home that day because I just knew there would be a letter. Then, on days one didn't come I was devastated. On Friday, I would go to work and everyone would ask, "What did he say today".  They were just as disappointed as I was it seemed. I am a teacher and we have about 60 on our staff. What was even more wonderful was they would share with their churches and we had several that adopted him, held prayer groups for him and even wrote to him. When he was able to come home in July, we visited all the churches and his reception was awesome!!! It was an experience I'm not sure how to describe.  Between the ROCK'IN RCU Moms, our churches, and family we had a SUPER support group. Hugs and Prayers to you. Keeping you in ours.

[Barbydahlzz ALUM 09/075 USS JPJ]

HOOYAH NAVYKNIT22 AND BRAVO ZULU!!!!!!!! Enjoy your PIR....IT IS AMAZING

[Jolene2Sailors]

Navyknit...I am so excited (ahem...and a little jealous) about your good news!!! I did get a letter today. He said that his last xrays showed his feet are healed...and he is now just waiting for medical to deem him FFD, and he said that could take a couple of weeks. Miraculously, he has had no pain for a week. All those prayers have worked! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! He also said that he will probably not be put in a division to finish boot camp and will not get to PIR. I am so hoping for a surprise call like yours. :) CONGRATULATIONS!!!

[Barbydahlzz ALUM 09/075 USS JPJ]

Jolene..... GREAT NEWS.... your SR is on his way!!!! yes going FFD does take a little while... it drove me crazy when the letters i would get would say that he's not hurting and the docs are amazed at the speed of healing and would say ... you''re probably be FFD by the end of the week.. for 3 week in a row... a little frustrating but they are doing it for our sailors safety.. one thing... I never got a phone call saying he was FFD and moving in with a new division... just a letter with a NEW return address and i jumped for joy and about hugged the mailman.. hahahhaha Prayers going to your SR for FFD SOON....