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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 SharonW on February 8, 2012 at 10:01pm: LostSoul, my heart aches for you and your SR. This is an incredibly challenging time for both of you. We are here to listen and support you. I saw this quote on Facebook earlier today:

"Only God can turn a mess into a message, a test into a testimony, a trial into a triumph, a victim into a victory."

Many prayers and positive thoughts go out to you, him and all our SRs and the moms.

Comment by Barbydahlzz ALUM 09/075 USS JPJ on February 8, 2012 at 9:16pm: oh honey... your not a downer... your frustrated ... i think its been said before..but there will be down days and up days.. He WILL be ok..just to get over this hump.... and chocolate wouldn't hurt... sending prayers to you to sweetie

Comment by Navy2011Mom on February 8, 2012 at 8:08pm: LostSoul... Oh, honey!! I'm so so sorry that you're having to go through this in the way you are. Be strong, we're all here for you!!!

If I had to answer the can I come home question, I guess I would probably go with the "of course, you can come home anytime -- you'll always have a home with me, BUT (big but here) you started this Navy thing and it is a wonderful opportunity for you. I would hate to see you quit and then regret it the rest of your life. You would always be wondering -- what if I had finished." Of course, his plight is more difficult for the fire and everything else, but maybe he just needs to know he has somewhere to go when all is said and done. You're right, M&Ms might not fix it, but chocolate is always a good start (at least I always think that.) Praying you get the call sometime tonight or tomorrow morning.

Comment by Navy2011Mom on February 8, 2012 at 5:15pm: Barbydahlzz... Congratulations!!! I'm thrilled for you to finally get the fantastic news!!! It has certainly been a long time coming, since he has been there since late December. Great to hear!!

LostSoul... be sure to let us know what you hear from the Chaplain. I just can't stop thinking about your poor SR. I know that he didn't seem too worried at first after the fire (mostly worried about Grandma and the dog), but he is probably having the most difficult time of any of the SRs with that fact hanging over his head as well as being injured. Praying for you both and all our SRs.

Comment by Barbydahlzz ALUM 09/075 USS JPJ on February 8, 2012 at 5:08pm: you all will be writing the same post soon.... (sucked it took a WEEK to find out..)

Comment by SharonW on February 8, 2012 at 5:02pm: Barb, I had goosebumps reading your post. Congratulations to your SR and you. It is so wonderful to have such great news to share. It lets us know that one day we will be the ones writing such a post. Hooray!

Comment by Patrick's Mom on February 8, 2012 at 4:56pm: Oh my goodness Barby!!! I'm so thrilled for you and your son! Praying all will go well through the rest of boot, and just think...you'll see him on 3/2!!! Only 23 days to go! THAT has to seem like nothing compared to what you've been through! Praise God!!!

Comment by Barbydahlzz ALUM 09/075 USS JPJ on February 8, 2012 at 4:33pm: OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG Just got a letter.... HE MOVED LAST THURSDAY...... they only get to mail on sundays.... about to do hell week AGAIN there were no divisions on their 5-3 day... he said he doesnt need to do the tests again, but will do Marlinspike, Live fire and pictures again... he liked that part .. PIR 03/02/2012

im soooo excited im having a hard time typing... praying for all the SR's still there recovering.... I LOVE YOU LADIES... YOU'VE BEEN MY ROCK and Im still HERE FOR YOU

Comment by Tsghart on February 8, 2012 at 4:19pm: Amen.....

Comment by Patrick's Mom on February 8, 2012 at 1:07pm: Dear Heavenly Father,

We Moms come before you with very heavy hearts today. We miss our sons so very much, and are very concerned about their well being and their healing bodies. Please bring your healing hand over each of them and lighten their hearts if they are heavy today. Help them to lift each other up as you lift each of them up. We pray for a phone call this weekend from our boys, which I believe they may need just as much as we do. We thank you for keeping them all in your tender care, and holding them in your everlasting arms when we are unable to. Please be with each of them and bless them as they recover from their injuries. May you heal them in every way it is needed, physically, spiritually and emotionally. Thank you Father for upholding us Moms too through this difficult time. In Jesus' precious name we pray.