How'd That Happen?

Dear Friends,

This week was a rather interesting one. Most of it was fairly dry sitting in classrooms getting instructions on equipment maintenance procedures, radios, etc. The highlights, however, included a platoon obstacle course competition in which my platoon ran 3 miles stopping and doing random tasks along the way like climbing a rope wall or pushing a truck across a parking lot. Tuesday was also a highlight with LandNavigation. It was interesting because I have never failed a LandNav course in my life, yet 2 hours into this test I hadn't found any points. The total test was 5 hours long with a requirement of 7 out of 9 points. Needless to say I was a little doubtful at the 2 hour mark of my chance at success. Somehow in the end, though, I came in with 15 minutes to spare and all 9 of my points. The only reason I mention it in detail is to give you all one more example of how God is blessing me down here in GA. Even when I mess up He reaches out and picks me up to help me succeed. I appreciate your prayers and support (especially if you happened to be praying between the hours of 5 and 10 am on Tuesday morning).

This next week we are going out to the firing ranges and sleeping out in the field. We'll be doing qualification ranges, night fire ranges, and a live-fire-maneuver range at the end where we get to move and shoot at the same time with our buddies next to us. It's supposed to be pretty sweet. Please pray for my platoon so that we can push through the heat down here. It's pretty hot during the day. Bye!