Unstatus Report/Rumors??

Not sure what to call this report because we have heard NOTHING from Josiah for going on three weeks. However, I am part of a facebook wall for Foxtrot Families, so I will give you some of what I am hearing from them.

Very few have heard from their soldiers. We suspect there were issues and the company is being "smoked" by the DS. Thus, less privileges and probably less sleep. One reported some soldiers refilled canteens at a faucet and this resulted in more smoke.

Those that did hear said that the Field Training Exercise ended up being quite brutal because Georgia had two tropical storms come through resulting in 36 hours of straight rain--while in the field doing their maneuvers.However, after complaining, they said it was really not that bad.

Honor Hill followed the week of Field Training Exercise. I think this is when they get to drop their packs and run up the hill and receive their infantry pins. I heard reference to "bloody pinning" but no details.

Now they are in a major cleanup phase that any mom would love to see done at home :). They are also practicing for graduation. One week from today our family leaves for Georgia to see our son's ceremonies.

Josiah is in second row, at this end with his arms raised.

For those who did not see my Facebook Posting last Friday, I did see a picture of Josiah at Bible Study. I could not believe, at first, it was him because they just finished their Field Training Exercise and had to be exhausted. But there he is praising God for the gift of strength. Josiah has established priorities of fighting for Two Armies! I do hope God grants him some sleep along the way.