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Final PFA setback
Hello all,
Just got the call about my recruit not passing final PFA run. Pushed back PIR date to 03/29/19. I have been crying all afternoon. I just miss her so much. I just want to see her. It’s just so difficult. We both knew the run was going to be challenging for her but she keeps getting sick on top of it and blisters on her feet. I’m just so overwhelmed with emotions right now.
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Permalink Reply by Chihuahualove3 on
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Thank you. I will keep you all updated. She is determined and I cannot be more proud of her will and determination.
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Permalink Reply by Katski on
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@ chihuahualove3. So sorry... hope she gets better... my girl was so sick, cough was bad.... and she saw her at grad was limping...her fever were horrible she is a school now and her feet are just starting to get better... tell your girl to hang in there...better a delay than being separated at this time... I wish her well
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Permalink Reply by AllThings on
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My daughter failed a few times before she could leave basic training. It took her about a month to pass. I was so afraid that they would send her back with a broken spirit! When she passed she went straight to A school (no pir). I was able to see her the weekend before she went to A school.
Looking back on it, I won't call it a bad experience for me or for her. She was able to tap into some internal strength to keep going and to keep trying. Your daughter is finding out how to fight harder right now. The experience will shape her going forward in a good way.
Try not to focus on the outcome- focus on the journey. Being in the Navy has been a journey of self discovery for my daughter and she learned a lot more about her self from her failures than from her successes. It has been a journey for me to. Learning how to back up so that she had the room to grow has been difficult but important. Keep writing supportive encouraging letters to her everyday if you can and pray for her. The rest is out of your hands.
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@Allthings thank you for sharing this. I miss her so much that I keep forgetting this her journey of growth and development. I’m growing every day from this experience and this is a minor bump I must step back and evaluate. I’m keep being her cheerleader and let her spread her wings. BNMH
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Hi ... I just got a message that my daughter/grandaughter failed her PFA. It said she will be separated and sent home. I am sure she is devastated . I too am devastated and have been crying since hearing the news. I know she needs me to be strong and I am determined to be here for her. I am so worried since I didn't hear from her since the day she left. I did not receive an address until Saturday at 5:00. I wrote her back immediately but now realize it will be the wrong address. Does anyone have any info on how long they will keep her. What the process is and if I need to send her tickets ect. I have several other family members in the different branches and we have never had to deal with this side of it. I am at a loss on how to feel and what to say.
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Prplrose I’m so sorry to hear this news. Your granddaughter will be sent to Ship 5 and they will begin the process of separation paperwork. They will pay for her to fly back home. This might not be the end for her depending on separation code she may be eligible to go back if she chooses. Check our Ship 5 group there is a wealth of information there to help you.
sending you and her a BIG hug
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Thank you so much for responding. I am heart broken as I know she is. This has been a dream of hers since she was small. Best to you and your daughter. Thanks for the hug.
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Permalink Reply by B'sNukeMoM⚓️MMN(Vet) on
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Prplrose - I am so sorry to hear this. You will want to join the Ship 5 group - you can get info on the seps process there. It can take anywhere from a couple weeks to even a couple of months to process out - just depends on how many are there. Good thing is she should be able to re-enlist. It all depends on her re-enlistment code - and she will have to get waivers to re-enlist, but it is possible if she wants it. There is another mom on here whose daughter was separated last year (for the run) and she went back after about 10 months and I believe she is still in boot camp now. So it CAN be done! You don't need to send anything - the Navy will send her home.
http://navyformoms.ning.com/group/ship5moms
Hang in there - continue to be supportive - just let her know this is just a temporary setback. Everything happens for a reason!
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