25 days and Counting!!!

I was able to talk to Bubba this weekend and he is excited that time is flying by. He informed me that he had bronchitis but is feeling much much better. He made it through the Chemical, Biological, Nuclear Defense Training. He said "Oh it wasn't that bad" LOL... I would have probably cried!

This week looks to be a VERY busy week for him. Please keep him and his flight in your prayers as they are finishing up the last couple weeks of BMT! I know they will be excited to be finished and see their families. I know that I am excited to see Bubba.

Here is a list of things they will be doing this week so that you can pray for specifics.

Fifth Week of Training
CPR Familiarization
Build TEMPER Tents
M16 Weapon Live Fire
Warrior Role
Joint Warfare
Public Relations and Media
Basic Leadership
Security Programs
Mental Preparation for Combat
Basic Situational Awareness
Pugil Stick Fighting
Introduction to the Code of Conduct
AEF Predeployment Preparation
AEF Assignment Notification

25 MORE DAYS!!! YAY!

Prayer Request for Bubba

Hey All, so it has been a while since I have updated you but I heard from Bubba again. I actually got a phone call from him. He said things are going well but they are dealing with a lot of sickness. He has been feeling a little under the weather and is working on staying well.

He said the next couple of weeks are going to be full of exercises and hands-on training. I wanted to let you know what he will be doing so you can pray specifically for him.

This list is what he will be doing this week.
Fourth Week of Training
Haircuts
2nd Uniform Issue
BMT Obstacle Course
Chemical, Biological, Nuclear Defense Training
Improvised Explosive Device Familiarization
AntiTerrorism
Training
Dress and Appearance II
Weapons Evaluation

As you read this you may be wondering exactly what that is... They will be doing the gas chamber and exercises like that.

Thank you for all of the support you have given us while he is away at BMT.

FINALLY... letters from BUBBA!!!

Yeah! I finally received some letters from Bubba. I was so excited when I checked the mail! Things were tough at first, but they are looking up. Bubba definitely doesn't like people to get in his face and yell... hahaha. He started out at as a fire monitor or "garbage man" which he said was way better than some of the other jobs. Later in the week he got "promoted" to an Element leader. There are 4 Element leaders and 1 Dorm Chief. He is "in charge" of 13 other guys. He said the guys in his flight are finally getting the hang of it and have started working together. From the first letter in the envelope to the last his tone got more and more happy. He looks forward to Sundays because they don't have TI's yelling at them all day. He also said the food is pretty decent and that it isn't as bad as most people make it out to be. His letters were mostly about his days getting up at 445 and going to bed anywhere between 2100 and 2300. He has been doing lots of running and marching, but said for the most part he really likes it.

I hope to hear from him soon and will keep you all informed on what is going on in the lives of us Wests!