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RCU SHIP 04 DIV 741

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Seamen Recruits are here getting medical treatment for minor injuries. FIT DIV is also in this area.

Location: RTC Chicago, IL
Members: 203
Latest Activity: Jul 20, 2023

It's hard not knowing! That is the purpose for this group. Most likely if you are here your SR has had trouble keeping up or not passed a PFA due to some sort of minor medical issue. Often it stress fractures bringing SR's here. Know this when you don’t get a call that is a very good thing. Calling them is not a good thing and it can negatively impact your SR to have his or her “Mommy“ calling! They are harder on them in this DIV than any other. They want them up and out. The best thing you can do is sends tons of mail. Send scripture and motivational mail. I know my SR said reading the Bible was considered a sign of weakness here. When you get a tearful call motivate. Stay positive and encourage you SR. This is a small detour to greatness and getting the I'm a Sailor call! Recruit family and friends…“Navy mom friends are the best“…to send your SR mail as well. NMH for you all!!

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Comment by Peejay on February 17, 2012 at 2:12pm: Ditto, no mail since last Saturday. I am thinking he feels that is enough since he calls. He said to me, every day is the same and there isn't that much to write about. I sent more books, crosswords and goodies. I am hoping for continued good news since I am fighting to keep the end of March free for a last minute trip to Great Lakes.

Comment by Navy2011Mom on February 17, 2012 at 12:47pm: Patrick's Mom.... I'm totally with you. We didn't get a letter yesterday either, and I found myself feeling down about it too. Let's think positive... maybe the mailman is just slow and we'll get letters tonight or tomorrow, as well as that phone call. It's gonna happen... It's gonna happen... It's gonna happen... (this is me thinking positive thoughts)

Comment by Patrick's Mom on February 17, 2012 at 11:26am: I'm feeling a bit sad today...no letter yesterday (I usually get one on Thursdays). But, on the positive side, hopefully my son is so busy getting his requirements fulfilled (that he can do while in RCU), that he's not had time this week to write! Really hoping everyone has behaved this week, and MAYBE as a result, we might get another phone call this weekend!!! Would love to hear an update on progress made this week. Hoping everyone is doing okay, and you all enjoy a wonderful weekend.

Comment by Patrick's Mom on February 16, 2012 at 10:07am: So happy to hear this awesome news Phillies! Yay!

Navy2011Mom, I know exactly what you mean about talking to them and truly knowing they are okay. You're right - that makes ALL the difference. Not knowing how your child is doing, is the absolute worst!!! I'm so glad to hear his attitude is what it is, and he's good with continuing to hang out and heal. Hopefully he's got some good buddies there who make it a little easier. Hang in there Mama!

Comment by Barbydahlzz ALUM 09/075 USS JPJ on February 14, 2012 at 6:33pm: Omg awesome news Phillies

Comment by SharonW on February 14, 2012 at 5:51pm: Hooray for Phillies' SR and for answered prayers!

Comment by Navy2011Mom on February 14, 2012 at 5:28pm: Phillies... great news! Hopefully things will move more quickly for her now.

Patrick's Mom... Thanks so much. He moved into Phase 4 and started running again. On the 2nd day of running, he developed a bump and pain on his other shin (the first shin had no pain at all.) He went into the dr. right away and found out he had another stress fracture. Not sure why something like that would happen after healing for 6 weeks for the other shin, but it did. Thankfully, he seems to be okay with hanging out there for the additional time. So, we're back to 2-3 weeks in Phase 2, then (hopefully) beyond again. However, receiving a phone call really seemed to make all the difference to me. I know after talking to him that he really is okay, and I guess that's all that really matters for now. Thanks again!!

Comment by Phillies on February 14, 2012 at 5:21pm: Test results came back and all negative :) Yay! She will submit her paperwork and see what happens. Could be weeks before she is out. Oh well... At least she has contact with the outside world. That makes such a big difference.

Comment by Patrick's Mom on February 14, 2012 at 3:35pm: Delete Comment

Navy2011Mom, so sorry to hear of your son's new stress fracture. Does he have any idea how this happened since he's been in the RCU? Certainly praying for quick healing for him!

Phillies, so sorry to hear of your daughters added plight! May she also receive quick healing and be on her way!!!