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<blockquote data-quote="Star*" data-source="post: 193053" data-attributes="member: 4964"><p>HI EW, </p><p> </p><p>I am not sure about Army rules and such but it seems to me that this is the life she wanted. Along with wanting the life - she gets the pits too. There is another option - tell her to drop out and take the medical discharge. </p><p> </p><p>She has choices albeit none seem very lucrative. Stay in, walk on the ankle maybe it gets better, maybe it doesn't. Drop out on a medical, do something different. </p><p> </p><p>I guess my thoughts are that if she wanted to be in the Army, that (I think) encompasses all aspects of Army life including combat. IF she were in combat say - and had sprained her ankle like this and she HAD to move or lets say had to carry someone else out of danger. Could she do that? I'm thinking no. And if (I say if becuase I have no clue) this is how she is with a sprained ankle and I was her partner could I depend on her to overlook the pain and get me and her to safety. </p><p> </p><p>I dont' even know if there are women in combat - but understand - I didn't want her to go in the first place. And I know the want of it all - I was going to be a Marine. I wanted it so badly, I was running 5 miles a day, benching 250 lbs, in martial arts....and ballet....and I was SURE it was going to be my calling. I was physically fit enough for bootcamp and mentally I thought ready enough to sign up at 15. WHen my Dad found out WHOLEY MOLEY - and of course being 15 and LYING to the Marine recruiter my paperwork just disappeared. Now I see pictures and video of the kids in there and I think - Was I ever tough enough to take care of myself and others? Yeah - I think at that time I was. </p><p> </p><p>I wish J's paperwork could just disappear. In the Army too, you DO what you are TOLD. If the doctor released her - she needs to go back and try or get out. If he hasn't come there to check on her I'd tell her to find out WHY and request he check her out and release her. </p><p> </p><p>I'm sending you a huge batch of hugs - I wish I had better advice, but I'd call the Chaplain. If for no other reason - to get a perspective that IS Army. And peace of mind that he could go and talk to J. Find out where her heart is. </p><p> </p><p>I don't think you're the first Mom to call, I know you won't be the last. </p><p> </p><p>Hugs</p><p>Star</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Star*, post: 193053, member: 4964"] HI EW, I am not sure about Army rules and such but it seems to me that this is the life she wanted. Along with wanting the life - she gets the pits too. There is another option - tell her to drop out and take the medical discharge. She has choices albeit none seem very lucrative. Stay in, walk on the ankle maybe it gets better, maybe it doesn't. Drop out on a medical, do something different. I guess my thoughts are that if she wanted to be in the Army, that (I think) encompasses all aspects of Army life including combat. IF she were in combat say - and had sprained her ankle like this and she HAD to move or lets say had to carry someone else out of danger. Could she do that? I'm thinking no. And if (I say if becuase I have no clue) this is how she is with a sprained ankle and I was her partner could I depend on her to overlook the pain and get me and her to safety. I dont' even know if there are women in combat - but understand - I didn't want her to go in the first place. And I know the want of it all - I was going to be a Marine. I wanted it so badly, I was running 5 miles a day, benching 250 lbs, in martial arts....and ballet....and I was SURE it was going to be my calling. I was physically fit enough for bootcamp and mentally I thought ready enough to sign up at 15. WHen my Dad found out WHOLEY MOLEY - and of course being 15 and LYING to the Marine recruiter my paperwork just disappeared. Now I see pictures and video of the kids in there and I think - Was I ever tough enough to take care of myself and others? Yeah - I think at that time I was. I wish J's paperwork could just disappear. In the Army too, you DO what you are TOLD. If the doctor released her - she needs to go back and try or get out. If he hasn't come there to check on her I'd tell her to find out WHY and request he check her out and release her. I'm sending you a huge batch of hugs - I wish I had better advice, but I'd call the Chaplain. If for no other reason - to get a perspective that IS Army. And peace of mind that he could go and talk to J. Find out where her heart is. I don't think you're the first Mom to call, I know you won't be the last. Hugs Star [/QUOTE]
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