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Comment by julie b. on September 20, 2010 at 2:20pm

Karen ....thanks for encouraging me so I can keep encouraging my recruit. Jake is my one and only, and his Dad and I are divorced...so this is difficult. There really isnt anyone in my life who knows the feeling involved with going through this with your son or daughter. Except for those of us who are and have. Yes, I did notice that there isn't very much on this website for hurt and injured recruites. My son doesn't want our of the Military...he wants so much to continue, so I am praying that the powers that be in RCU can tell the recruits who have the right attitude and those who do not. I know they know what they are doing. It just hard...the waiting. Thanks for your prayers and I will also continue to pray for all these recruites in RCU and ones who are in danger of not graduating because of injuries.

Comment by Karen ~ Corpsman Chris' Mom on September 20, 2010 at 9:03am

Julie~I use to cringe every time the phone rang when my son Chris was in RCU, because I didn't know what to expect to hear when I picked up the other end. I always go under the assumption that no news is good news! They do get more calls to home and can write any day they want, (not limited to Sundays). One of the only benefits to RCU! Tell your SR to stay positve and surrround himself with positive people, because there is a lot of negativity in there, and a lot of them don't care anymore in RCU, and are just hoping to be sent home. They see this as a way out of the Navy/bootcamp. I continue to pray for all the men and woman in our military, especially for healing over our injured SR's and Sailors. My son was originally in ship 11 div 298. So chances are they don't know one another, thought maybe they could have. Best Wishes for your son's recovery.

Comment by julie b. on September 20, 2010 at 1:19am

Hi Karen..Thanks for giving your name. It is easier to talk knowing your name. My son was in Ship 10 Division 300. I did not receive a phone call from him today. Maybe he got a hold of his Dad....I am just praying at this point. I know that what you are saying is the truth and I am desperatley hanging onto it. It's funny how even though your kids leave home your maternal instincts are still so honed! My Dentist who is about 30 told me the other day he had stress fractures in his feet. He went on to become a Ranger in the Army for several years. He told me he whined to his Mom as she was his liferaft, because we are the only ones they really can. It is good that our kids have strong Moms! They will become stronger through all this adversity. I know I did in my life. It is just painful to watch. You fear for thier dreams and future. Not knowing what is really going on with thier health is frustrating. What is your son's first name? Jakes first real phonecall he sounded like he wanted to come home. Worried about not healing and being separated. It is scary for them. His recruiter assures me that he came too far, signed a contract, and he will be staying and healing til he finishes bootcamp. He is going to Pensicola after GL to Aviation Electronics. Both you ladies, Mrs Sauce 60 and yourself are a real testament to those of us who are now in the theroes of this ordeal. Thank You. I will continue to do what feels natural and support him and encourage him. Limbo is never comfortable for us or for them.You are also right Mrs Sauce60 about these rough times prepare them for difficult times ahead. They are getting it out of the way early! They are tough and they are all brave to join the Navy and walk this path. I am in awe.

Comment by Karen ~ Corpsman Chris' Mom on September 19, 2010 at 10:34pm

Hi Shelly, How's your son doing? Hi Tiff'sMom & Julie B~my name is Karen, My son was in RCU with mrssauce's son. Both our sons hated being in RCU and at one point even wanted to just give up and come home, but something kept them there and they both made it through their set backs and are both in new div's. now. My son was originally suppose to PIR 9/2, just like your son Julie B.(maybe they know each other?) He is now suppose to PIR 10/8. Both mrssauce and I kept writing our SR's and encouraging them. Along with lots of encouragement from family and friends, tons of prayer, and the will, determination and strength of our SR's, they got through their set backs! Your SR's can get through their injuries too. I wrote my son practically every day. I reminded him he's not a quitter and I reminded him of his goals/dreams and to look at the big picture, because this was just a minor bump in the road to something bigger for him. He went to church, which is helpful too, if you can get your SR's to go to church. Remind them how important it is to do everything the DR.'s tell them to do and to eat healthy and eat as much calcium as possible to help their bones heal more quickly. I'll keep your SR's in my prayers.

Comment by mrssauce60 on September 19, 2010 at 9:29pm

I really wish my son had not been in RCU, but I also believe his strength and character developed even deeper. When he graduates on 10/1 I know his challenges will have been doubled. As hard as RCU may be there may be times in their Navy career when they face more difficult challenges, so I think RCU is a stepping stone and just one of those things that the recuits who get to experience it have to deal with head on. I know it is difficult for them to see that, but there is a bigger picture and they can get through this! Just keep praying and send tons and tons of support, encouragement and stern advice from time to time if you need to. These recruits are tough, they are in the Navy, right?

Comment by Tiff'sMom (Sharon) on September 19, 2010 at 6:25pm

WOW... I hate to say this, but it sounds horrible there :( You would think the recruits would rally together more. SO it's not like a hospital either then? Do they get medicine for the pain? She had not had any yet and was going to ask the chief is she could go get something, I told her maybe tylenol or advil. I like that they are making money! hahaha and now will be longer before they can spend it! What are their rates? She is staying in GL for her A school, she is AECF and will be either a ET or FC

Comment by julie b. on September 19, 2010 at 6:04pm

Oh yeah...I told my son in a letter last week that the biggest difference between the "prison" and RCU is this: The violence is not there and you are recieving a paycheck while you heal. Always look at the bright side.

Comment by julie b. on September 19, 2010 at 6:02pm

I supervised felons as a Teacher inside of a prison many years. I just retired this year. I can tell you, RCU sounds a bit familiar unfortuanately. This knowledge does make it harder on me. However, I have been doing the things you mentioned and I think because my son knows after living with me while working at "that place", that I understand. Going to Church and being a good example to others, to help out other recruits dealing with the same issues, is going to be a big factor in his success. He is not prone to depression that I have ever been aware of, so that is a good thing. He usually has called by now and I haven't heard from him today. No news is.....

Comment by mrssauce60 on September 19, 2010 at 5:42pm

There is a lot of negativity and depression in RCU. I really encouraged my son to seek out more positive recruits. I reminded him that each day he got up was another day gone and another day of healing. I was able to send him a Mad Libs book and word search. I guess he got to keep them, I didn't hear anything different. He also went to church, bible study and choir which helped a lot. It can be boring, but I was glad he was able to be there and work through it instead of coming home. Through this group I met a wonderful woman whose son was also in RCU and they knew each other, so we were able to keep better tabs on both boys. Her son has also been returned to a division. My son also go pnuemonia while in RCU. There are a lot of bugs in there! He told me it seems someone was always sick! But, hang in there. This is tough for the parents too because you can't be there to support them. Write your recruit everyday if you can.

Comment by Tiff'sMom (Sharon) on September 19, 2010 at 5:30pm

Well, more power to her :( I hope he does ok! I bet he will meet a wonderful girl in the Navy! hahaha I'm biased, I think all the girls in the Navy are good! LOL NO.. he is ahead of Tiffany... He's so close to finishing... that's her too.. let's hope it doesn't happen! Does he sleep in the RCU too? Does he do classroom work or anything like that? They still yell at them in there too?? That's mean!! I would be worried about depression too, if they didn't have it to begin with, I'm sure this sure could push them towards being depressed :( Does he get to write you each day?

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