We (Mom, Dad and Emily) just got off the phone with Sarah! I have never gone this long without talking to her. She only got to talk a few minutes, and she talked fast. She is in her barracks now, and just mailed us her address. I will post it when we get it. She is making friends, and said they are like a family.
They got "smoked" the first day, just because. That means the Drill Sergeant got mad at them about whatever, and made them drop and do pushups. This apparently is a common thing, and the recruits try to figure out what sets them off, to avoid getting smoked. I don't think they ever do!
She sounds great, and seems like she is happy there. She still misses us and oh yeah, her IPod!
Thank you for visiting!
Kathryn
Sunday, June 29, 2008
Thursday, June 26, 2008
Bear in uniform
Mom found a Beanie Baby named "Salute". She is a bear in an army uniform with an American flag over her heart. In the tag reads,
Answering our nation's call
I'll stand in line, so brave and tall
I serve for life and liberty
And the pride I have in my country!
Needless to say, the bear now sits on Mom's desk!!
Answering our nation's call
I'll stand in line, so brave and tall
I serve for life and liberty
And the pride I have in my country!
Needless to say, the bear now sits on Mom's desk!!
Wednesday, June 25, 2008
Letter from boot camp
Mom, Dad and Emily were excited to get a letter from Sarah on Tuesday, June 24. She said all the recruits were taken shopping with a list of things to get. They got running shoes and personal items. Pay days are on the 1st and 15th. It sounds like she is happy to begin her new profession! http://www.wood.army.mil
The scenery is awesome in the Ozarks, according to her. We are looking forward to finding out when graduation is, so we can plan to visit her in about 9 weeks. Not sure the date, yet. When she gets her unit and class assignment, we will know when she graduates from Basic.
It sounds like she is making friends, and staying busy. She was scheduled for fire watch at 1 AM to 2 AM. Sounds kind of boring to me. She is missing all of us, including the pets. She is worried they will be mad at her for leaving. I'm sure they will all be glad to see her when she gets a leave to visit home!
Her friend, Michael Stansbery, is home for leave this week, and will come by for a visit before he returns to Ft. Carson. He and Sarah are sad they didn't get to see each other before she left for Ft. Leonard Wood. He is scheduled to leave for Kuwait August 1. Maybe they will be able to coincide leave time during the holidays. He gets one leave while he is deployed.
We have so many friends and family members who are supporting Sarah and us during this time. We are so grateful, and thankful for everyone's calls and prayers. Thank you!!!!
The scenery is awesome in the Ozarks, according to her. We are looking forward to finding out when graduation is, so we can plan to visit her in about 9 weeks. Not sure the date, yet. When she gets her unit and class assignment, we will know when she graduates from Basic.
It sounds like she is making friends, and staying busy. She was scheduled for fire watch at 1 AM to 2 AM. Sounds kind of boring to me. She is missing all of us, including the pets. She is worried they will be mad at her for leaving. I'm sure they will all be glad to see her when she gets a leave to visit home!
Her friend, Michael Stansbery, is home for leave this week, and will come by for a visit before he returns to Ft. Carson. He and Sarah are sad they didn't get to see each other before she left for Ft. Leonard Wood. He is scheduled to leave for Kuwait August 1. Maybe they will be able to coincide leave time during the holidays. He gets one leave while he is deployed.
We have so many friends and family members who are supporting Sarah and us during this time. We are so grateful, and thankful for everyone's calls and prayers. Thank you!!!!
Tuesday, June 24, 2008
Send off to Ft Leonard
On June 17, 2008, Sarah met Sgt. Moore in Lebanon to go over some last minute details. The Sgt. drove her and another recruit to the Maxwell House Hotel to stay overnight. Mom and Dad met her there, and had a little time with her, until the other recruits started arriving. She made new friends at the pool, and didn't get much sleep. Breakfast was at 5 AM! Then the recruits were all picked up and transported to the MEPS in Donelson. (For all of you non-military folks, this is the Military Processing center). She left with 5 other recruits for Ft. Leonard Wood, Missouri at 19:35 (Oh, that's military time for 7:35 PM). Since she was the highest ranking at a PFC (Private First Class - level 3) she was made a group leader. She was responsible for herself and the other 5 recruits, all the orders and 6 blank checks for dinner! She did a great job keeping up with everyone and everything.
There were rumors that they may have to be re-routed to another location because of the flooding in Missouri, but that didn't happen. In the airport, the news was showing St. Louis with flooding, and we wondered how the conditions would be at Ft. Leonard Wood.
Sarah made her first phone call home on Sunday, June 22 at around 3 in the afternoon. She said the flooding hadn't reached them, and it wasn't raining. Sounded like she was getting through the orientation just fine, but missed family and friends.
We will not get her mailing address for a few more days, when she moves from the orientation barraks to her Basic Training housing. I will post the address for all friends and family and hope you will show her your love by writing! She needs our support!
There were rumors that they may have to be re-routed to another location because of the flooding in Missouri, but that didn't happen. In the airport, the news was showing St. Louis with flooding, and we wondered how the conditions would be at Ft. Leonard Wood.
Sarah made her first phone call home on Sunday, June 22 at around 3 in the afternoon. She said the flooding hadn't reached them, and it wasn't raining. Sounded like she was getting through the orientation just fine, but missed family and friends.
We will not get her mailing address for a few more days, when she moves from the orientation barraks to her Basic Training housing. I will post the address for all friends and family and hope you will show her your love by writing! She needs our support!
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