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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 May 23, 2012 at 4:51pm
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Phillies, I am so sorry to hear about your daughter's disqualification as Air Traffic. The poor child. Like you and Navy2011Mom, I hope she decides to choose another job in the Navy. Prayers for direction and guidance are always a great idea. You and your daughter will most definitely be including in mine, Sharon
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Comment by Navy2011Mom on May 23, 2012 at 4:49pm
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TylersMom... I actually got shivers up my spine and tears in my eyes while reading your post. It's like you are reading my mind... This group isn't like any other group I've found on the N4M website. I, too, am so thankful for each of the ladies here. I honestly believe that each of these kids will be better people in the long run by the time they've put in to healing in RCU. While they go through the "extended" boot camp program, they learn how to deal with disappointment and set-backs that other recruits will never know or learn from. Those kids will eventually have disappointment and set-backs in their lives, but will they know how to quickly adapt to that?. The kids that have been in RCU learn to accept and move on -- no matter "what if" -- they really do learn to cope, and quickly too. They will always know how to just keep moving forward and to be able to quit looking back at the "if only" or "what if", and they are able to focus on their futures. Whether that means healing up, getting well and getting back to a division, finishing boot camp, or even going home, these kids really are the tough ones (as are all the moms here that go through the emotional turmoil that comes with supporting our kids in RCU.)
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Comment by Mom2TJ on May 23, 2012 at 2:10pm
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I am soo thankful I found this support group.. you ladies are so wonderful and supportive.. I honestly do not know what I would do without all of you... I hope all of you (us) have happy endings and I am sure everything (no matter what happens) will turn out to be the best for everyone... I know I have thought alot about "what if" my son gets re-injured and "what if" he gets seperated? I dont know "what if" but I have to trust in the Lord that whatever happens will be ok.. :) thank you all again.
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Oh, Phillies.... I know she has been waiting so very long for everything to come together for her. I'm so sorry that the news is so difficult for her (and for your family as well...) There are so many options in the Navy that (hopefully) she will find something else that will be perfect for her. She has had it so much tougher than most of the kids there with this difficult time waiting. Hopefully, it will be like in RCU when they are depressed with the news, then settle and figure out how to move ahead with optomism. I'll be praying for her to receive the direction and guidance she needs. Keep faith, Mom!!!
SUPER BIG HUGS!!!
-Janet
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Comment by Phillies on May 23, 2012 at 1:07pm
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Sad day today for us......
My daughter was disqualified as Air Traffic because she had a go with anemia in Boot Camp. She had submitted a waiver and waited 5 months in THU to hear the results. (She left home Oct 4th, 2011 and suffered stress fractures. Did not graduate with her class - but became a Sailor when her body was healed up). So she called in tears letting me know the news. We were all trying to stay optimistic... She can choose another job or leave with an Honorable discharge... i hope she chooses another job. So prayer are more than welcome for her :) Prayers for direction and guidance. You just never know what is around the bend in the Navy (or life in general)
Thanks for the prayers an support!
~Phillies
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Debra... Thanks so much for the update. I'm thrilled that your son is home with you and you can help him heal (physically as well as emotionally.) I'm so happy to hear about how motivated he remains, especially after all he's gone through. What a wonderful surprise to come home and find him there. I'm sure this is one birthday you won't soon forget. As with Sharon, please continue to keep us informed... we feel invested in your son still, and you are important to us here as well. Give him big hugs from all the moms here and take care of yourself too.
-Janet
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Well, heck Debra, I teared up A LOT!!...just reading about it!........wwait a mminute!......you DROPPED THE CAKES?!?? Yeah, I would've done the same, but regret it later. lol I'm so happy for you, Deb; I cannot say it enough, but you know what I mean. Big hugs for you and your son! It must've been real good to have more family around, too! Keep us posted.
Jill - you are soooo awesome! I could barely catch my breath, I was laughing so hard! Just seeing how you signed off your post! Hilarious! I live through these other gals too since I'm not hearing from my SR, and that helps me get through my low times. But, sister, I will jump in front of that bullet for you any day, you know......age before beauty! ;-)
Hang in there, the rest of you, we need to allow this to let our SR's grow, and for us to be able to transition with them; either way. It'll be the way it was meant to be.
And thank you wonderful women that come back here to lend a soft shoulder, advice, and a whole lot of comfort even though you don't have to--we all know who you are, and I really appreciate it. We are Blessed!
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Good morning ladies; well my son came home yesterday and it was a wonderful day. Had a great birthday at work (multiple goodies and cakes); my son's flight was supposed to get in about 8:30 pm. So...we had plans to go for dinner with my husband's family and then all go to the airport to get him. Well, when I got home after work before dinner, my son was already there, along with a Happy Birthday balloon and chocolate-covered strawberries from both my kids - it was an amazing surprise! I dropped all the stuff I was carrying and ran in to hug him. And...I only teared up a little :)
He's lost weight, but otherwise looks great with his haircut and he's standing much taller than when he left! He's still very disappointed about leaving, but motivated to get healed and get back in. He and his uncle (who was also in the Navy) had a lot of fun talking about how it is now, as opposed to then.
Thanks for your all well-wishes; hope everyone hears from their SR this weekend or gets a letter. I know it's tough to not hear anything, but it's true, no news is good news!
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Debra... I have also been thinking about you today and hoping that all is well with your son's homecoming. (... and Happy B-Day as well...)
Jill... Remember, they keep telling us that no news is good news, so you should expect only good news, since you haven't heard anything for awhile, right? I'm rooting for you to hear soon, honey!!!
BoomMom & Patrick's Mom... You guys always make me smile. THANKS!!!
1ProudMom, Tracy, TylersMom, MK and all the rest of our moms here... Hoping you hear from your SRs with updates soon. I know that Patrick's Mom and I can both tell you that the kids can heal from stress fractures and other injuries, move on to finish boot camp and go on to their future in the Navy. Take heart and know that we're all here to help you through.
BIG HUGS!!!!
-Janet
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Comment by Jill on May 22, 2012 at 2:01pm
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Janet: loved the picture, how perfect is that?
Debra, hope we hear from you soon, hugs to you and your SR from all of us today.
BoomMom: yes, I will freely admit living vicariously through any and all of you because I HAVE NO NEWS OF MY OWN, like many of the other Moms.... Dear Navy: please put me out of my misery....
--Jillian!
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