Date: Sunday
The first week is over! This week we did some obstacle courses. In the course we raced against other platoons (1st, 2nd, and 3rd). 4th , my platoon, won by a full minute.
Things are getting better. Everyone in 4th knows that I am Christian. I have had lots of questions about it. There are two other people here that seem to be strong Christians.
I got to go to church for the first time today. I LOVED IT! It reminded me of FCC (our former church in California) with only Army in it. Great message, had people get saved, others starting to read the Bible. As for me I read Psalm 91 and marked it in my Bible.
With this letter are three post cards and one I wrote on the first week but never had a chance to send. The first week (and hardest according to Drill Sargent and everyone else), I got three letters and a postcard from Mom (thanks for the funnies). I enjoyed reading notes from my friends in California and Kentucky. I have so many stories to tell you guys.
Josiah A Wallis
P.S. Turtle pie* is what three-fourths of the platoon will make when they get home.
*Turtle pie is a famous Wallis/Biggs boy cousin concoction for holidays. It is comprised of cookie dough, ice cream, a variety of chocolate candies, and magic shell.
Thanks to all the people who sent me notes to pass onto Josiah. I was told by former military personnel to NOT send them with Josiah but to include them in my notes which is what I have been doing (Drill Sargents like to extract extra pushups if you have extra material in your backpack when departing for boot camp).
ReplyDeleteAnyway, thanks for the encouraging notes filled with scripture, pithy sayings, and humor.