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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 sbarber on October 31, 2011 at 10:28pm
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@ paces: Hey it's all good here now LOL 72 today and beautiful LOL this weather is gonna make everyone sick. Hope your weather bounces back quickly like ours not sure where you are but.... any letters from SR's with any news? Keep positive they are gonna make just like my son and lots of others. Have a great evening.
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Comment by paces on October 31, 2011 at 7:19am
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sbarber...Thank you for the encouraging words. We did. We had our first 30 degree days. How have you held up with the snow? Sounds like it is pretty bad.
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I know it stinks just waiting and worrying but just know they are being taken very good care of. It's hard as a mom just waiting to hear something when you know something is going on with your child and your not able to be there to supervise their care. It was a tough 7 weeks for me and I think the worst part for the wondering how he was. Hold tight to the fact they will call just as soon as they are allowed they want to talk to you as much as you do them just keep those letters flowing and full of encouragement. Hope you all had a good weekend.
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CoastalKat... No call. Phone call or letter, it is just good to hear from them. It is so long from week to week. We usually get our letters on Thurs. I can't wait for Thurs to come each week. Your sentence was fine, you had just been hoping for a call so badly, I just assumed.
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Comment by CoastalKat (Ship 09 Div 360) on October 30, 2011 at 3:37pm
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Anyone get a call today?
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Oops! I'm sorry if I made it sound like it was a phone call. That's just the way I talk. I received a very long letter. I meant "sounded good" as compared with the last one I received when him when he first arrived at RCU. He was very depressed.
Definitely no phone call. Hopefully we'll get one this weekend. I'll try to compose my sentences a little better in the future! ;o)
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@ CoastalKat... I know hearing from his was wonderful. We got a letter yesterday. He is still in Phase 1. His spirits are low and everything you all have shared, he is saying. He did say there are some in much worse shape than he and he is trying to be supportive for them, but it is hard when he feels so helpless himself. He is a bit older than most there and is really missing the training. Before he went to Great Lakes, he was training 6 or more hours a day, so I know he is really bored. He is going to physical therapy, but said they won't let him do anything much. Praying for continued progress for your son and so happy to hear he is improving. Have a wonderful weekend.
sbarber... so sorry to hear the snow has come. We have been in the 40's in the mornings and 75 (ish) in the afternoons. Today it is raining and will only be in the 50's. We have had perfect Fall weather except for the lack of rain. We have been very dry here this summer. Not sure I could handle the snow. Have a wonderful weekend. So glad it is here.
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@ CoastalKat : Wow a call on Thursday you must be special :-) glad he got phased up sorry he's sick, that seems to happen alot there. My son said the same thing about the crew there, he said they treat you as you treat them as long as you do what your told and keep your nose clean. Hope your son is feeling better real soon.
Everybody have a great weekend. Its cold and snowing here UGH to early for this mess.
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Heard from my SR today! Hooray! Sounded good & has been moved up to Phase II. Seems like they all keep getting sick with other stuff. Had the flu & an abscess. Anyhow, made some pretty good friends in this group. Also said the chief & petty officers are decent to them.
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Colten'sMom;WestonsMom;@thecntryangel... It has been a pleasure talking with you and I thank you for all your support. You are so right about the challenges that these boys have been through. They will be stronger for the trying times they have had. God truly has a purpose for all He does, though we seldom recognize it at the time. I am so happy for you all and will be praying for continued success for your guys.
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