Fort Drum, New York

Josiah left for Ft. Drum, New York last Monday. We have only had sketchy contact since but his attitude is good. He could use more sleep and an ability to learn material to everyone's satisfaction (ha!ha!).

Since he is the "new guy", he is now at the beck and call of the rest of the company; Unlike Basic Training when everyone was new and their only task master was the Drill Sargent. Needless to say this poses extra stress.

Processing is a long, drawn out governmental procedure. Enough said. So Josiah is not really settled.

I have been praying for his roommate as normally they are in dorm-like rooms. Well, at Ft. Drum, the rooms are singles! I wonder if Josiah can get along with himself? :)

His company was recently deployed so they are next scheduled for deployment in 2012. We are all breathing some relief but are also aware this may change at any time.

Josiah's internet connection is non-existent but he hopes to reconnect with the rest of the world around Nov. 7th.

For Physical Fitness, normal Army standards are scores around 180 out of 300. Josiah scored 245. The company standards are 270.

Prayer requests:

• Mental, physical, and emotional strength
• Consistent Christian character displayed under stress
• Connection with other believers/strong church
• Internet connection
• Able to learn quickly the needed material