Well, we're excited that we're finally heard from Ben - phone call & letters, all in the same day! We've not had contact with him for awhile. Funny, when he's away to college, it didn't seem to concern us as much. He did not talk too long on the phone.
Basically, he is doing as well as expected - can't expect much in basic training. He has to get used to a very rough environment - foul language like he'd never heard before (it's rubbing off on him too!). They march, stand, and lots of waiting.
The weather in GA, well you know, is very hot & humid. It's warm at 4:30 am & fiery fuurnace between 1500 - 1800 hour (2 - 6 pm). Not much sleep - sometimes have get up at 3:00 am and goes 'til 9 pm. The good thing is that 'food is great, but no talking in the chow hall and have to finish everything'.
He's asking for prayer for understanding, patience, and quiet times. He makes time to go to church on Sunday mornings. :-)
His basic training will actually start tomorrow 6/26. He may not be able to come home after training because he only gets the weekend off then they'll hold him for a week before airborne school starts again. :-(
When he gives us an address, I'll post it here. He says NOT to send anything but letters unless otherwise specified. He'll get in trouble if he receives other things.
He misses his home & friends. Please pray for quick adjustment & we know God will sustain him during this 'rough' time of transition.
That's all folks!
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