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!!
(I don't watch the Sunday talk shows and if I ever learn what goes on there - it's from your threads. However, I must admit - I avoid them also since to do so helps keep the old blood pressure in check. Reading about Tim Russert/DNC man's program is almost as bad for one's health as watching his program. Same for all the others. Certainly Steponallofus will never be viewed in my home unless it is without my knowledge! If his lips are moving, he is lying. - But thanks for the opportunity to learn the latest lies - anyway.)
The VetsCor organization is such a wonderful idea - glad it is being nurtured along by such a wonderful guy. Blessings to you and yours.