This is Victory Forge week... 7 days of field exercises. One detail I didn't need to know was that at night they do "Nick at Night", which is their Drill Sergeants firing live amo about 30' above them while they crawl on the ground. With all their training, I still can't imagine "my" son going into real combat, much less many of our soldiers facing real danger every day. It has really brought home to me the immense blessings we enjoy in this country, and the danger many face each day on our behalf. I know it's deepened my prayers and desire to do what I can to bring "peace on earth, good will toward all".
Boot Camp, for all it's hardship, has seemed to be a good experience for Paul. He'll have 8 weeks of training on computers before he assumes his responsibilities as Private First Class Paul Wheeler, Human Resource Information Technology Systems Management Specialist (I'd like to see them fit that on a name badge!!).
We're looking forward to seeing him at graduation, and hopefully a few days afterwards.... can't get any info out of the Army as to how much time he can spend with us... guess we'll just wait for our "orders" when we get there! :)
Next posting should have pictures of a leaner, buffer, tanner Paul! Thanks for your thoughts, prayers and letters. They have been such an encouragement to him the last 8 weeks!
I'm so glad PFC PAUL is almost out of BOOT CAMP! HURRAH!!! I can't wait to see that "leaner, buffer and tanner" Paul!...Pat graduates today from "A" school in Pensacola. This past year has FLOWN by!*( I am so sad I can't go , I am in Auburn helping Katie and Jon pack this week). The officers had told them it wouldn't be a big graduation but decided, THIS WEEK, it would be after all! ARGHHH! BUT, Terry is there! I asked him to PLEASE make pix (I'm sure they will be of the ceiling or floor! HAHA). Then, Pat is here until June 12th when he will leave for Norfolk, Va! After a couple of weeks, off to MAINE for the Navy's version of "Nick at Night"--they drop them off in a field for a week to avoid the "enemy" (Army?!?!?! HAHA) and even have the right to "break digits" (something I didn't want to hear either!), of which Pat retorted, "it's gonna be FUN!" (Which is why he is in the NAVY!). Then back to Norfolk until March 2010 and then it's off to SAN DIEGO! ...I can't wait to hear where Paul will be going and what he'll be doing! I'm so proud of our boys and especially this Memorial Day as we recognize and honor all those incredible men/women who put themselves out there for US....hugs jxxoo
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