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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 Barbydahlzz ALUM 09/075 USS JPJ on February 13, 2012 at 10:16pm: Phillies..... OH MY GOD... that poor girl Colonoscopy... I haven't even been down that road yet....She's a trooper!!!! you go phillies sailor!!! you also forgot another positive side... racking up the dough too!!! $$$ CASH MONEY LOL

Comment by Phillies on February 13, 2012 at 8:18pm: Well momma's the fun continues...even after the "Sailor Call" My daughter is now in THU. She was diagnosed with Anemia while in RCU so she just underwent a Colonoscopy! So she is now waiting for the results. If it comes back neg then she can apply for a waiver to be released.

But they did tell her that if she wanted to do a different job, then she wouldn't have to wait as long to get out of THU. She was like Hexs no! She really wants to be an Air Traffic Control. So she is still there... waiting... but making the best out of it. On the positive side... she is racking up leave days :)

(She left home on Oct 4, 2011)

Stay strong everyone!

Comment by Navy2011Mom on February 13, 2012 at 7:09pm: Thanks so much Sharon W. I figure we're with Tsghart's son on the long term healing program. By the time ours is done he will have been there for well over 12 weeks, but (as we all feel, I'm sure) as long as they are ultimately healthy and okay we will make it through as well. I really value each and every one of you here. You are such a source of comfort and I appreciate your thoughts and prayers and hope you know how much you all mean to me.

Comment by SharonW on February 13, 2012 at 2:16pm: What sad news, Navy2011Mom! Poor guy. I will keep him and you in my prayers.

Comment by Navy2011Mom on February 13, 2012 at 1:38pm: Thanks so much Barby... you're really a terrific person!

Comment by Barbydahlzz ALUM 09/075 USS JPJ on February 13, 2012 at 12:59pm: navymom2011.... OH NOOOOOOO.... ugh... Im soooo sorry hun, he must be sooo bummed... sending healing prayers to your SR....hang in there momma...still here for you.

Comment by Navy2011Mom on February 13, 2012 at 12:49pm: We received a phone call this weekend too. Hearing his voice was such a relief (as you all know.) However, the news from our SR wasn't as good as everyone elses. Our son had moved into Phase 4 in his letter last week. Unfortunately, he then had another stress fracture develop in his other leg. He is back to Phase 2 with the new fracture and will remain in RCU for another 6 weeks.

BTW, Patrick's Mom, my son mentioned that he does know your son.

Comment by Patrick's Mom on February 13, 2012 at 10:00am: Tsghart, I'm so glad you got a call from your son too, but very sorry to hear of his long arm cast and 12 week recovery period. Praying somehow the Lord will lessen that recovery time needed to fully heal. Glad to hear he goes to chapel on Sundays. My son does too, and I believe has also found that to be a great help in getting through these tough days. Praying my son is one of those helping your boy get dressed. How hard that has to be for him. Hang in there Mom - all this is strengthening your boy into what I believe will be a pretty incredible man!

Comment by Barbydahlzz ALUM 09/075 USS JPJ on February 13, 2012 at 9:17am: so glad that he called home... ugh sorry he's in a long cast... prayers for a good report from the surgeon...

Comment by Tsghart on February 12, 2012 at 10:00pm: I received a phone call as well, it was so good to hear his voice. He sounded so positive compared to the letter I received last week. He is going to see a surgeon tomorrow for his wrist. He is now in a long arm cast for the next 12 weeks. He was already having difficulty taking showers with 86 other "dudes" and now they get to dress him too. He looks forward to chapel on Sunday,even though he hasnt always been spiritual ,hes finding it therapeutic. Please inbox me some of your Sr's names, he keeps asking whos on navy moms and idk???? Thanks again for all your support _it's gonna be a long 5 mos.