I did not realize it had been so long since I posted, I have really been falling down on my job.
One thing I have learned is: No News is Good News.
I haven't heard much from Chris lately and what I have heard is mostly things that he needs us to bring to graduation. Can you believe it is less than 2 weeks till we head to Kentucky? I am getting so excited even though the letter today said that we would only have about 20 minutes with him after graduation before he has to bus to the airport. We will get to go to the airport and hang with him until he leaves.
Chris is ready to leave Ft. Knox. I think he is ready to get started on the next adventure and from what I can tell by researching Ft. Drum, that adventure is going to have one main attraction: COLD.
If you get a second will you please head over to mudpuppy's blog. He is currently in Afganastan and is working on project for the local children. He could use all the help possible. Head over there and see if you can help please.
God Bless,
aam
Showing posts with label Letters. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Letters. Show all posts
Monday, November 24, 2008
Monday, September 29, 2008
Chocolate Milk and Apples
I received a few more letters from Christopher over the weekend and again today. He is sounding better and better with each passing letter. He said they were allowed to have chocolate milk and apples for dessert and that it was the best thing ever. LOL
He is starting to really count the days down until Family weekend. The only thing he has showed an interest in doing is eating, that is what he talks about in every letter. You would think the guy was starving to death.
He did say he was tired of a the same few people causing them to get smoked constantly because they keep getting attitudes with the DS' and he is ready for BCT to end.
Recently I sent him a letter with a group of survey questions and asked him to fill it out and return it and he made reference to it today so I should be getting it soon and I will post it here when I do.
I have been talking on line with another mother of a young Soldier in Christopher's troop and she sent me a message today and said that the CO called her today and her son has to have hernia surgery in the morning. She is on her way to Ft. Knox and then Micah will be coming home for 30 days to recoup. The Co told her that he is far enough along in his training that he will be able to pick up where he left off as soon as he heals. Please remember him in your prayers tonight, she said she talked to him for a few minutes and he is in alot of pain. It is so strange because just this morning we were discussing the fact that our guys are never allowed to call home and I said well if they can only call with bad news then I will deal with no phone calls. A few hours later I got the message from her and it started out Bad News. I feel so bad for Micah, he was this close to being done.
I hope everyone had a great weekend.
God Bless,
Tami
He is starting to really count the days down until Family weekend. The only thing he has showed an interest in doing is eating, that is what he talks about in every letter. You would think the guy was starving to death.
He did say he was tired of a the same few people causing them to get smoked constantly because they keep getting attitudes with the DS' and he is ready for BCT to end.
Recently I sent him a letter with a group of survey questions and asked him to fill it out and return it and he made reference to it today so I should be getting it soon and I will post it here when I do.
I have been talking on line with another mother of a young Soldier in Christopher's troop and she sent me a message today and said that the CO called her today and her son has to have hernia surgery in the morning. She is on her way to Ft. Knox and then Micah will be coming home for 30 days to recoup. The Co told her that he is far enough along in his training that he will be able to pick up where he left off as soon as he heals. Please remember him in your prayers tonight, she said she talked to him for a few minutes and he is in alot of pain. It is so strange because just this morning we were discussing the fact that our guys are never allowed to call home and I said well if they can only call with bad news then I will deal with no phone calls. A few hours later I got the message from her and it started out Bad News. I feel so bad for Micah, he was this close to being done.
I hope everyone had a great weekend.
God Bless,
Tami
Thursday, September 25, 2008
He qualified at the range and asked for laundry soap
I am constantly asking Christopher in letters if I can send him anything, I offer cough drops, band aids, moleskin, or aspirin. Anything at all that they will let you have. And yesterday he takes me up on the offer.
After a quick note saying that he has the flu and that he had to do 24 hrs of bed rest because of it and that he also qualified on the rifle range and the usual I might get to call this weekend tease, he adds Mom I need your help, I need shaving cream (gel), toothpaste (any type), black ink pens (good one's) and laundry detergent (small) and the boy even sent funds to pay for all of it with a sweet lil keep the change added in for incentive I guess. LOL
Of course I was chomping at the bit to get off work and head to Walmart to fill this request. Finally something that I could do for him. I have never spent so much time at Walmart debating over purchases of normal every day things. I wanted to make sure everything was perfect. I chose and put back more black ink pens before finally choosing the set I thought would qualify as good ones. And now there is a nice little care package sitting on the dining room table waiting for the Post Office to open.
I have to admit I am still a little bit confused by the funds he sent considering that IF I needed them, I do have access to his bank account (something that he does not have) but it did touch my heart that he wanted to pay for them himself.
Only 29 days until I see him again. Not that I am counting. (LOL) and a big HOOAH for the one more thing to mark off the list till graduation Range Qualifying.
God Bless,
Tami
After a quick note saying that he has the flu and that he had to do 24 hrs of bed rest because of it and that he also qualified on the rifle range and the usual I might get to call this weekend tease, he adds Mom I need your help, I need shaving cream (gel), toothpaste (any type), black ink pens (good one's) and laundry detergent (small) and the boy even sent funds to pay for all of it with a sweet lil keep the change added in for incentive I guess. LOL
Of course I was chomping at the bit to get off work and head to Walmart to fill this request. Finally something that I could do for him. I have never spent so much time at Walmart debating over purchases of normal every day things. I wanted to make sure everything was perfect. I chose and put back more black ink pens before finally choosing the set I thought would qualify as good ones. And now there is a nice little care package sitting on the dining room table waiting for the Post Office to open.
I have to admit I am still a little bit confused by the funds he sent considering that IF I needed them, I do have access to his bank account (something that he does not have) but it did touch my heart that he wanted to pay for them himself.
Only 29 days until I see him again. Not that I am counting. (LOL) and a big HOOAH for the one more thing to mark off the list till graduation Range Qualifying.
God Bless,
Tami
Thursday, September 18, 2008
Letter from Chris.
Not a happy camper this week, injuries, fights, extra duty and possible cancellation of Family Weekend. Needless to say, mom is also not a happy camper. I hate being out of control. For 19 years I have been in total control and now all of a sudden all I am is a stander byer that has to sit and wait for someone else to make decisions for my child.
Life Sucks today.
God Bless,
Tami
Life Sucks today.
God Bless,
Tami
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