[ohioWfan]

Yesterday we got this postcard from Eric. On the back of it he said, "....we just shot our M16's in our protective masks, and this is what we looked like! Cool, eh? And, of course, I am BAD to the BONE!"

Eric's in Blue Phase now, the final phase of Basic Training, with only 3 weeks to go before graduation. (THANK YOU LORD!!!)

He is still loving it! In the next 3 weeks he will work with grenades and rocket launchers, go on bivouac, and go on 10k and 15k marches in full gear.

He passed his M16 marksmanship test on the first try, though he wanted to score higher (he doesn't want anybody to do better than he!).

He's enjoying being in the PT stud room with only 4 guys and says he sleeps better there.......wonder why? He still thinks the food is good, and is getting more homesick, but says that knowing that he'll see us in three weeks makes it OK. He's also still involved in Bible studies with some of the guys, and was going through Romans with a 27 year old friend who hadn't read a Bible since he was a kid.

I know that you'll forgive my pride when I say.....God is going to use this young man in a mighty way! He is so thrilled to be where God wants him to be, and would like continued prayer for protection against the language and sexual jokes, for the guys he's sharing Christ with, and for him to be used by God in the next few weeks.

Thank you for your prayers!!! You are faithful friends, and I thank God for each of you!!

[lodwick]

Thanks for our Eric update. Excellent news. JL

[OldFriend]

An extra hug and a thank you to your son....and his family!!!

[daisyscarlett]

I was hoping you would come by with an Eric update. I saw mention of you and he on another thread so I figured "we" would hear about it today. Do take pictures of him at graduation for sharing with us. And congratulations for raising such a fine, Christian young man. Brag all you want-ya did good.

[Diver Dave]

Thanks for the update on Eric's training and walk with the LORD.

Your pride in GOD's handiwork is shared by many of us here.

[Billie]

Morning, Ohio - thank you for that wonderful update on Eric. You have every reason to be proud of him - what an outstanding young man he is!

[ST.LOUIE1]

I know that you'll forgive my pride when I say.....

Nothing to forgive.....

....you have a right to be proud.

He sounds like a fine, young man. God bless him.