Tim was able to call Sunday evening and we spoke for about 40 minutes. He said that he was reasonably healthy and that he was doing okay. However, we could sense that he was struggling a little - I think he's just worn out from the work, lack of sleep and constant stress. At one point he said that an extra hour of basic training would be too much to handle. He's very, very eager to be done. Apparently the drill sergeant told them the last week was easy, so Tim is thinking that he has only 2 1/2 weeks of tough training, plus the final week. I hope he is not disappointed.
This week they will be driving the Bradley, which he is looking forward to. His final P.T.test is coming up, also. Going from memory, I remember the following:
1) He enjoyed the letters sent from Aunt Debbie's class. He passed them around to others, also.
2) Claims to have gained 11 lbs (6 at Family Day, plus an additional 5).
3) Does not expect many additional freedoms when they move to Gold phase.
4) Moved into another bay and is bunking with his friends Roddy, Mackey and another fellow.
5) They took away all of his non-prescription drugs - no self-medicating.
Please remember to write him some words of encouragement these last few weeks. I think he can use it!
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