We received a whole bunch of mail from Tim this evening - a letter for the family, a letter to me and a letter to Debbie. Aunt Debbie called to say she received a letter today, too. Here are some highlights:
1) Sending and receiving mail is Tim's only "fun". He would like to get as much mail as possible.
2) Food is good. Had a hamburger at dinner one night - delicious!
3) Friend mentioned most frequently is Jon Reddy - 27, former college track star, Christian, triathlete, from South Carolina.
4) Another friend: JD Dryden - 22, laid-off diesel mechanic from Washington, loves the rain.
5) Don't send news articles. He thought they were okay, but they're not.
6) Has attended the Mormon church because the Protestant church is boring. They provide cookies.
7) Tim is really, really looking forward to Family Weekend April 22-24. He is allowed off base for 3 nights. He has mentioned it in every letter we have received.
8) It is okay to send pictures. Please send some if you can.
9) He got another haircut!
10) He received my package of Bible and moleskin for blisters. It helped his blisters.
11) Letters arrive in as little as two days, but mail call is only every 2-3 days.
12) A transferred soldier to Tim's unit says it is the strictest. The transfer's unit was "smoked" only once per week, Tim's is "smoked" twice per day.
13) Next week they should move into a different phase of training in which they get a little more freedom, including a) two drinks at dinner b) possible access to phone c) walk to church on their own d) less restricted showers.
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