Just got our last letter from Ben saying he has very little to no personal time, so he will not be writing for awhile. He wants to spend the time reading His Bible instead. Can't compete with that! I assume he should be in blue phase by now.
He should be finishing up Basic Infantry by the following Friday 8/28. He then gets two days of 'leave' where he's released for about 12 hours Sat & Sun to civilian life! He needs to return by 9 pm to keep his cot warm on both days & not go beyond 50 mile radius. His Dad will go out there to bring him a little piece of 'heaven' - his laptop. So expect him Facebooking with you.
He will formally graduates on Oct 2. Until then, I believe he's going to air borne school.
Did I mention that he'd gained about 20 lbs now! With little sleep & food, most people would lose weight but he did just the opposite. I guess he didn't have much wight to lose to begin with.
He's asking for prayer about his attitude & relationship with several guys, particularly with Dunlap, the new Christian. It's been difficult for him to get along. No specifics to mention but apparently they are arguing & fighting more these day. Please pray for peace, patience & understanding. Ben is trying very hard to be the light & salt. I could imagine the environment is not very easy for him.
Thanks for keeping taps on Ben with me. It's been rewarding to see how he has grown - physically & spiritually.
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