T-57 (September 17)

T-57 (September 17)

It's the Final Physical Fitness Test (PFT) today.  Jeremiah's platoon is calling home for travel arrangements today too.  Nope...he didn't call.  Not overly surprised.  Disappointed, but not surprised.

"The Reaper" - The final climb at the end of The Crucible.

We did receive a letter from Jeremiah today.  It's probably the best letter we've received since he got there.  He talks about beating the Crucible and not letting it beat him.  He says that he's going to scale The Reaper "down to size."  Obviously he can see the light at the end of the tunnel now!

I mailed his last letter/package yesterday.  It had the last three protein bars that I bought for him.  A while ago he was sent some encouraging thoughts which hopefully will keep him motivated.  Sounds like he may be doing some of that on his own now, though.  :-)  Now I just hope he receives the package before they head to Camp Pendleton on Sunday.  Just a few more days before The Crucible!

Wish I'd seen this BEFORE I sent his package today!  Oh well...  ;-)