Mail Call!

Well, finally my letters got to him. And with another letter from him today, it now seems like I may not have to wait "forever" between letters, and even if I do it's less discouraging since I know I should get to see him on the weekends from now on. Here's what he writes...

Letter 10- Wednesday, Jan 21

I have finally gotten your letters!! I am so happy, happy!! I love you so much. You may not get some letters because I addressed them all 3309. Oops... it's pretty stressful here.

I was on fire watch but some people got busted for sleeping in class, so they have to do it!! HAHA... I get to write you again.

There are so many things I want to tell you when they happen, but when I sit down to write I go blank.

It looks like liberty is on Saturday the 31st. But I'll be on duty, so I'll have to run back and forth and won't be able to leave base.

We did the O-course yesterday and I kicked major butt. The physical stuff at OCS is going to be easy. I'm the most well rounded guy strength/endurance. I'm soooo glad I did that Navy Seal exercise program. The guy who played in the NFL is in my 3am study group. His name is Tate. He's a giant. He played offense tackle, same as I. I don't know if he's a Christian, but he goes to all the church services and talks like one.

He, along with Moore and Lefever are my best friends. Moore and Lefever are both former Marines trying to become officers. Moore was a staff sgt and Lefever was a sgt. They're both married and families are all on the west coast. I feel bad for them.

I'm hungry! The food is great though. I eat so many vegetables! I'm running out of gear. When you come up next Sat/Sun we'll have to go shopping. The only good thing about having duty is that the next Sat/Sun I'll be FREE!! I need a break to sleep and eat slow and not have to walk over a bridge to get there.

Letter 11- Thursday, Jan 22

Happy B-day to you!!

Aren't you lucky? You get letters back to back. They gave us more time to study today so I'm set for tomorrow. Things are going to be crazy.

What we're doing now is basically all the OCS Candidates are "running" to USMC at OCS. But when things don't go perfect- BAM! Anyway, they put all the guys they want sent home in the toughest Billet. Stinks for them. I'm still only a pre war, but I have friends in high places. This is kinda like survivor.

Today we did PT again and at the end I had bad cramps in my calves. They say, "Drink water!", but if you do you never know if you'll get to pee.

I got Mom & Dad's letters today, which was super. Only 9 days left till we can see each other, or at least talk on the phone Sat night. As soon as I figure out details, AKA they tell us what's going on, I'll tell you. The good thing is once we've had duty we never have to do it again. So for our anniversary we'll be able to rock out! I'm soooo hungry all the time... But I'm looking pretty good! For only being here 2 1/2 weeks or something.

There's so much pressure here! But I feel pretty good about it. I'll try my best and if I make it give God the glory and if not, give God the glory. My shoulder was pretty sore after PT. I'm a little nervous about that.

Well, tonight I have fire watch from 1-2am. Puke! We have soooo many tests and stuff to do. And it's all like if you fail, you go home. Which to do honest wouldn't hurt that bad. But I need to do what God wants.

Tell Dad & Mom thanks for the letters and info. I love you and miss you so much. The only way I've been making it is thinking of you and the next meal.