Letter 15

Happy Halloween, Kiddos and Momma!

You said it's pretty short.

I'm proud that you are taking care of business in our little house. You're such a business woman, selling stuff. You can sell my snowboard if you want. I'll talk to you about that on the phone. I think I'm calling you sometime next week.

The weather here is kind of nice, feels like fall. Today was bad though, WIIIINDY. Strong wind, cloudy and rainy. Sucked. I'm hoping it will shine for graduation, when you get here bring a jacket or something. You'll probably need it. Get also cozy for lil-boy :)

Hey, I'm kind of jealous about Isra's treats. He's lucky to have a momma that feeds him so well. Is he allowed to share his treats with Daddy?

I'm very happy to hear from you. Even though letters take a while to get to me and from me to you. It's fun and very helpful. You're dead on the dates your letters get to me.

I'm very sorry that Lucy's having a rough time on weekends. I miss her a lot. She's an angel. She knew that her time on earth would be hard and still, she did it. I want to be good so I can be with her during the eternity.

Hey, about moving to Chicago: I'm giving you information as I get it. Actually moving to Chicago requires you to file a form, get approved so the Navy pays for the move, etc. Boot camp keeps you in the dark a lot. They aren't helpful at all. They are just trainers. I was told that when I got to A school, I'll be assigned a case manager, a career counselor and be given more help than here at boot camp. So ?'s related to becoming an officer or Navy paying for the move, etc. have to wait until I get to A school. Officially as a sailor. Now, I'm a recruit and they like to keep us in the dark, so we can focus on the basics.

Don't worry about looking for a job here. It's complicated to leave everything.

So far, I'm studying and getting ready for test 3. I'm going to church and getting a blessing so I can finish strong. My last week at boot camp is coming up. I'm really getting sleepy during the day. Seems like working 16 hours/day and sleeping 7-8 hours. It's taking it's toll on my body.

I'm so happy when I get things done and when I pass my milestones. For example, tomorrow I have confidence chamber, firefighting. This week and on Monday, test 3 (the final one). On Friday, in 3 days, I have final physical assessment.

I can see the light at the end of the tunnel. The pressure is on. I'm studying hard. I know God will help me.

I love you. I can't wait to talk to you on the phone. Take care.

Things are loosening up a little here at boot camp. They "broke us" and now they are trying to "build us". They are dumb, but I am getting out of here and getting into the REAL Navy.

Oscar.