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Friday, April 16, 2010
Monday, March 29, 2010
Lacey does Hand Grenades
Lacey, just in case the photos of your stay in BCT are not still available when you get out, I wanted to post a couple of you I found. Some people have asked me, How did you know that was Lacey. Seems obvious to me. In this one you remind me of my mother.
Weekend O' Fun
JaiceyBelle and my nephew's daughter Riley got to have a fun weekend in Waco. This photo was taken at the Troy Bar-B-Que cook-off. My friend Cheryl brought them a sack full of Barbies to play with, and they sure enjoyed it.
Thursday, February 11, 2010
News from Boot Camp
Finally got letters from my Lacey today. Kris called me at work today and said that he had received a ton of letters, so I raced home in the driving sleet, and out to the mail box. Sure enough there were three letters. I was a little nervous. I sure didn't want to hear how miserable she was...not that I wouldn't have read them. But she was so good to me. Making it sound, well almost "good". She does have her moments, and tears, and thinking of her buggie is off limits. She said she has a hard time thinking of "9 weeks" so she just thinks one day at a time, "I tell myself it's just a celebrity "Fat Camp".
She is excited to start doing Army Stuff. The last letter she wrote she was getting ready to climb a four story "victory tower". "Hey mom, do you know they shoot live rounds at us?" I'm praying hard for her every day. And she requested that we pray for her whole battalion, as there are some kids that are really struggling with being there.
I have her address, and the address of a soldier without family if any of you are interested in writing.
She is excited to start doing Army Stuff. The last letter she wrote she was getting ready to climb a four story "victory tower". "Hey mom, do you know they shoot live rounds at us?" I'm praying hard for her every day. And she requested that we pray for her whole battalion, as there are some kids that are really struggling with being there.
I have her address, and the address of a soldier without family if any of you are interested in writing.
Monday, February 01, 2010
Monday February 1, 2010
JaiceyBelle came by the house this morning on her way to school. She looked so cute. Her little nose sure is stuffy, but she had a good nights sleep, and that always helps. I gave her a chewable vitamin C for good measure.
She was carrying "Peaches" around with her. That is the Build a Puppy she got for the Boot Camp experience. I printed out a photo of she and her mother so that she could carry it in her back pack too.
This weekend was so cold. When Paul got up to go to Clifton on Saturday, his van would not start. This problem has been on going. We have had the wiring harness replaced, the batteries replaced, the alternator... it is getting to be a BIG hassle. At what point do you say enough is enough? We had the wrecker service come an haul it to our friend Brian McDonough's Shop. Pray that he is able to locate the problem.
We need to get to Pampa to do some plumbing, but Paul says he needs to take his van. I'm not excited about taking it anywhere at the moment.
Expecting a letter in the mail from Lacey. Kris talked to her this weekend. He didn't say much about the conversation. I hope she is finding her groove.
She was carrying "Peaches" around with her. That is the Build a Puppy she got for the Boot Camp experience. I printed out a photo of she and her mother so that she could carry it in her back pack too.
This weekend was so cold. When Paul got up to go to Clifton on Saturday, his van would not start. This problem has been on going. We have had the wiring harness replaced, the batteries replaced, the alternator... it is getting to be a BIG hassle. At what point do you say enough is enough? We had the wrecker service come an haul it to our friend Brian McDonough's Shop. Pray that he is able to locate the problem.
We need to get to Pampa to do some plumbing, but Paul says he needs to take his van. I'm not excited about taking it anywhere at the moment.
Expecting a letter in the mail from Lacey. Kris talked to her this weekend. He didn't say much about the conversation. I hope she is finding her groove.
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
January 26th
Lacey and Kris left Sunday after lunch for San Antonio. She had to be at MEPs by 5:00pm. They allowed Kris to hang out at the hotel with her until 9:00. Monday morning he watched the swearing in before having to leave. She was ready to get the show on the road. Antsy with all the waiting.
JaiceyBelle was fine. She is well adjusted and went about her day.
Monday evening Logan and I took her to Build-A-Bear as promised. She built a puppy named Peaches. Before I was done there Marvin called from the hospital, needing a ride home, so I was off to take care of him. He had gotten down in his back, an finally went to the ER about noon. They couldn't find anything much, but shot him full of Morphine.
Logan had JC duty.
Tuesday Morning, I got JaiceyBelle to school on time. Uncle Bo walked her in. He is such a sweet boy. I then got he and Cody to school before the bell rang. Went to HEB after work, then home to cook chicken. Chicken... ugh.. I've eat chicken breast for almost every meal for 28 days now. I lifted weights with Bo after supper.
The phone rang at about 8:00 and it was Lacey. The collect call computer didn't work the first time. I could hear her sad voice... but the machine couldn't so it disconnected us. The second try she had composed herself. She hadn't slept in 48 hours. She said everything you see in movies is true. The were getting screamed at, cursed at... She had gotten called out about her hair. Without a good shower, there was still hairspray in it, so that got her in trouble. She was still in processing, having trouble learning everything she needed to learn because everytime she tried to read, the exhaustion would catch up with her.
We were surprised to hear from her, but since she had not arrived at boot camp yet, I guess the seclusion had not begun. Keep her in your prayers. I'm not sure if God likes the military, but I know he can work anywhere. Pray for her physical and emotional health, and that she seeks him for her strength.
JaiceyBelle was fine. She is well adjusted and went about her day.
Monday evening Logan and I took her to Build-A-Bear as promised. She built a puppy named Peaches. Before I was done there Marvin called from the hospital, needing a ride home, so I was off to take care of him. He had gotten down in his back, an finally went to the ER about noon. They couldn't find anything much, but shot him full of Morphine.
Logan had JC duty.
Tuesday Morning, I got JaiceyBelle to school on time. Uncle Bo walked her in. He is such a sweet boy. I then got he and Cody to school before the bell rang. Went to HEB after work, then home to cook chicken. Chicken... ugh.. I've eat chicken breast for almost every meal for 28 days now. I lifted weights with Bo after supper.
The phone rang at about 8:00 and it was Lacey. The collect call computer didn't work the first time. I could hear her sad voice... but the machine couldn't so it disconnected us. The second try she had composed herself. She hadn't slept in 48 hours. She said everything you see in movies is true. The were getting screamed at, cursed at... She had gotten called out about her hair. Without a good shower, there was still hairspray in it, so that got her in trouble. She was still in processing, having trouble learning everything she needed to learn because everytime she tried to read, the exhaustion would catch up with her.
We were surprised to hear from her, but since she had not arrived at boot camp yet, I guess the seclusion had not begun. Keep her in your prayers. I'm not sure if God likes the military, but I know he can work anywhere. Pray for her physical and emotional health, and that she seeks him for her strength.
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