I just found out that I am having major surgery next week and wonder how it would sound if I called the Recruiter that recruited David (DJ) (we are on very good friendly terms with him) with a request for David (DJ) to call home soon so I could talk to him before I go. Does that sound stupid to you guys?
It doesn't sound stupid but it's not really realistic. Once the recruit heads off to training, the recruiter doesn't hold any weight or rule over them and may or may not even be able to get in touch with him at all. You could send your son a letter letting him know the situation so that he can try to call but it will just depend on what kind of free time he has and whether his command is the type that makes them "earn" phone calls. If you're concerned about any complications that could occur, be sure to leave the number for American Red Cross and your son's information (address - which will have his company & training location), his birthday, perhaps even his SSN with somebody who could call to send for him if there is an emergency.
DavidJs, I've not read enough of your posts to know when your son left for training, but if he is out of reception (been gone for longer than ideally 5-7 days) then if you explain the situation to the recruiter he may indeed be able to go ahead and find out what his unit assignment is at his BCT location for you so that you can have that info ready like I said. Then if he acts like he can get you some other kind of info or contact, then great, I just wouldn't get my hopes up.
Yes, he can call a cell phone. He should have plenty of access to buying calling cards - I don't have a home phone so anytime my husband called he had to call my cell phone.
ok my head is much clearer now and I am thinking straight. I do not want my son to know about the surgery. I want him to concentrate on his life now.I think I just miss him soo much subconciously I am creating ways of talking to him. But I am sure he will write and call when he can if everyone else can suck it up I guess I can as well with lots and lots of help from you all. By the way I think everyone here is great and to whoever created this site You are a godsend. I am now accepting all this a little more easier each day. Has it only been 12 days since I have seen him?? Feels much much longer than that. When I asked Larry my younger son if I was overreacting he just replied that he wasn't gonna say anything. OK I guess its time for me to get a grip
