Call from Boot Camp

We talked to Jay for the first time in six weeks! He earned a phone call because he got some answer right. I think he said he found the exact date that the first marine got awarded a medal of honor. Anyhow, it got him a five-minute phone call. He said he's having good days and bad days. This week was a good week, but the pull ups are a problem for him. He qualified in the obstacle course and part of the swimming. Next they go on a long hike with all their equipment to the rifle range. He's down to 220 lbs., for all those who are in the pool. (We're betting on what weight he'll be at graduation...) He's been in the gas chamber, too. He said that was "wild." He loves getting letters, and needs cough drops (like Halls). We could hardly understand him because he has no voice. He asked us to pray for "general strength."