Letters Home.
Undated first letter:
Dear Mom,
Please, Please write me as often as you can, every day, whenever you can. This is the first time I've been allowed to write. I have little time. I love you so much and I think about you and dad and Middle and Baby every single day. It's hell here but I'm trying as hard as I can. Please me as often as possible, I won't be able to respond nearly as much as I'd like, but read your words would mean worlds to me. I would love mail from dad and my brothers. My address is:
Hell BootCamp
YADA YADA YADA
WRITE ME NOW!
I miss you.
I love you,
Please think of me.
Love,
Teen
Second letter:
October 31, 2009
Dear Mom and Dad,
I actually have a little time to write this time. The one before this was really rushed. I'm okay, I've made some friends, and all, so far I've been doing well in PT and testing. I'm really really homesick. I think about you all EVERY night. I have a LOT of apprehension about the future. I still don't know what job I'm getting even what I want. i'm mostly worried about not being able to contact any of you, but I think that's just anxiety.
Please write me as often as you'd like, even if it's just to ramble or say you love me. I'll write John and Adam soon. If you have trouble contacting me, call either my recruiter or the BOOTCAMP PLACE. I hope I can call soon, I have no idea when I'll be able to. I have been going to church, yeah, I cried. I'm not ashamed to admit it. I love you all dearly, please write me when you can.
Love,
Teen
PS Tell Middle and Baby that I miss them.
*sigh* This is tougher than I thought it would be. I thought I would relish knowing bootcamp wasn't easy for him. Now? I sit here in tears. One out of guilt and the other out of worry. I hope he continues striving for the best. I have been sending him letters - 2 or 3 a week - but I'm upping them to daily even if it's just a card.
We're concerned that we might not be able to go down there to see him graduate because we just don't have the finances for it. Gah! Off to respond to him.









