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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!!
Discussion Forum
NOT KNOWING
Started by Navyvet. Last reply by Navyvet Jul 13, 2021. 2 Replies 0 Likes
My daughter left June 30, 21 ended up being sent to the ER before going to RTC to have her gall bladder removed. She left the hospital on July 5th and is now in RCU. I have not heard from her to see…Continue
Looking for an explanation of the RCU process- please share your insight!
Started by KarinD Mar 18, 2021. 0 Replies 0 Likes
My son was sent to the RCU unit on 3.8.21 for having an inhalant in his medical record for treatment of bronchitis/pleurisy when he was 15 yrs old.Would someone be kind enough to explain the process…Continue
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Comment by SharonW on February 9, 2012 at 5:30pm
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LostSoul, Oh my goodness my heart aches for you. I can only imagine the roller coaster of emotions you must be going through at this time. I will pray for you and him for an acceptance of what has happened and a fabulous future. Please let us know how it is going for the both of you. We care about you and are here for you.
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Comment by Patrick's Mom on February 9, 2012 at 4:39pm
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My husband just got home from work and called me at my work to let me know I have mail from my son. So anxious to get home to see how he is healing and doing.
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Comment by Barbydahlzz ALUM 09/075 USS JPJ on February 9, 2012 at 3:42pm
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Lostsoul.... wow...God has a plan for him.. don't know what it is... but sounds like its not in the Navy at this time.. and thats ok.. praying for him and you ... May god bless you ..... and to your SR... Fair winds and following seas!!
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LostSoul,
I'm so sorry that the news you received via phone call is so sad, however, I believe if the Lord is allowing your son to come home, it is truly part of His plan for him. The following scripture from Jeremiah 29:11 immediately comes to my mind: "For I know the plans I have for you, declares the LORD, Plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you a hope and a future." I'm praying for the Lord to reveal his perfect plan to your son - one that there's no doubt in my mind will be OUTSTANDING. I'm sure what he's been through during his time in the Navy will help him in every aspect of his life, and I pray he will be blessed many times over for all he's been through. One day you and he will look back and this painful time will all be a distant memory. The Lord has great things in store for your boy - I'm certain of it! May God bless you and guide you as you help your son through this transition.
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He's been there since 1/18 which made 3 weeks yesterday. He has multiple stress fractures though...3 in one leg and 2 in the other. Unfortunately your guess is as good as mine when he last saw the doc! I'm hoping for a letter today (they usually arrive on Thursdays), so hopefully I'll know a bit more once I get home from work if there's a letter in my mailbox!
So happy your SR is out of RCU and onto the business of finishing Boot!!!!
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5 weeks exactly.... his fractures were in both heels... yea each SR is different... how long has your SR been there now and when did he last go see the doc??
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Barby, question for you. I know you said your SR arrived in the RCU sometime in December. Just wondering how many weeks he actually was there in total. I know each of our SR's healing rates may be different, but just curious. They told my son 6-8 weeks for his stress fractures, and of course I'm hoping for healing in the least amount of time as I'm sure everyone else is too!
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good morning ladies..... hows everyone doing ...
Patricks mom... no kidding... that week i think was the worst so far...
and hoping for phone calls for all of you this weekend!!!! YAY
OH my SR did say 2 other SR's went with him from RCU to his new div. i wonder who there were... and WHERE ARE THEIR MOMS...
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Oh, and Sharon, LOVE the quote!!!
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LostSoul, Just want you to know I'm praying for you and your SR this morning. As others have said, please take comfort in knowing we are here for you WHATEVER you are feeling. May the Lord bless and comfort you and your SR today.
Here's hoping and praying for a division wide phone privilege this weekend!!!
And Barby...I really wish they would allow phone calls, especially under your son's circumstances of being released from RCU back to a Division. I guess they just don't realize how hard it is on the SR's families while in RCU without any updates as to our children's progress. = (
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