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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 Phillies on November 28, 2011 at 9:59pm: Thank you for clarifying that for me :) She definitely wrote that she let us down. Then she talks about something positive, then sad again. This is mentally exhausting! Thank God ,seriously, for other moms that write about their son or daughter's experience. It makes it so much more bearable.

Comment by paces on November 28, 2011 at 9:53pm: Phillies...So sorry to hear of her injury. As I understand, and other Moms correct me if I am wrong, there are four phases of recovery. Each phase lasts 2-4 weeks depending on the injury. Our son had a complete fracture of the fibula. His first phase was about 4 weeks and he was in a metal brace and crutches. He went through Phase 2 in about 1 and a half weeks. He moved into Phase 3 last week. In this phase they are letting him do fast walks around the track and time in the dive pool and physical therapy. This is time to help build him back up to speed. When he gets to Phase 4 he will begin to run and build back up his running time. Phase 1 and 2 are the most difficult I think because they can't do much. Ours began Physical Therapy in Phase 2 as well. They will take good care of her. At least they have ours. Patience, Perseverance and lots of Prayer. Send her lots of letters and lots of encouragement. I found that in the first two phases ours was very depressed and feeling like he had let everyone down. Just make sure you let her know how proud you are of her. Information is scarce though because they don't get to call often. Our information is usually a week old. We will keep you and her in our prayers.

Comment by Phillies on November 28, 2011 at 9:33pm: My daughter is phase 2 out of 4... What exactly does that mean? She has another doctors appt. on Dec12 for a heel stress fracture.

Comment by paces on November 27, 2011 at 8:02pm: mamabear... That sounds interesting. I know she will enjoy that. Do you know where she will be going?I know you are proud.

Received a call from our SR on Wed. He sounds good. He has moved to Phase 3 and is able to do fast walks. He also has been able to go to DIVE MO(?). He said all he has left is his run so he's waiting to be cleared to go to Phase 4. He also said the RDC has been fussing at him for doing the walk too fast. He is just so ready to be done.

Many blessings have been given this year, we are most thankful for them all.

Comment by mama bear on November 24, 2011 at 9:40pm: she is a heavy equipment operator. Will be building roads, and such.

Comment by paces on November 24, 2011 at 8:34pm: Happy Thanksgiving everyone. I know it is kind of late in the day, but haven't had a chance to visit. I hope everyone has had a wonderful day. We are so blessed!!!

mamabear... Thank you so much for continuing to support and encourage this group. It is wonderful to have someone who has been through this to help those who are currently experiencing this difficult time. We just keep holding on to two things 1) God will not give you more than you can bear and 2) Everything happens for a reason, so be patient and listen for directions. I know you are so proud of your daughter. She is and will be an inspiration to others. We are facing the run. We just hope the leg holds out to get him through that and then maybe he will have time for it to completely heal. Do you know what her job is going to be?

Comment by mama bear on November 24, 2011 at 11:39am: To all the loved ones at home waiting for a call or letter from the recuit here in this area, hang in there it will get better my daughter was in there along time but now she has already graduated from A school just 8 days ago and is now on her way to her next post. She had many stress fractures in her legs and feet and but they healed enough so she could pass her run and move on to A school. It will get better, have faith, and hang in there. Happy Thanksgiving!

Comment by CoastalKat (Ship 09 Div 360) on November 24, 2011 at 12:05am: Got another call later. He also was able to make a few more calls to family & friends. He said he ate so much...Pizza Hut, Taco Bell & KFC! ;o)

Hope you all have a safe & happy Thanksgiving!

Comment by paces on November 23, 2011 at 10:12pm: CoastalKat... We received a phone call as well. We got to talk for a while. They were at a recreation facility and were have dinner. He said they had pool tables and other games and were allowed to make calls. Wonderful news about moving into Phase IV. Ours moved into Phase III. He is going to have more xrays on Monday. He is able to work in the dive pool and do fast walks around the track. He has completed most of his training and is hoping to be finished before Christmas. Praying for yours. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving.

Comment by CoastalKat (Ship 09 Div 360) on November 23, 2011 at 6:58pm: I got an extremely short phone call. It was about two minutes long. He's been moved up to Phase IV & can start running again. I believe they were going to eat then come back & make phone calls.