Hi, all.
Training is very hard still, and I worry about making it through (on time) a LOT. Especially now, because I've had some complications with my feet. (if you know Ruby, these 'complications' could be broken feet, twisted ankles, etc) So please, pray that they heal; I've got to graduate and get out of here on time, and right now I'm having trouble even walking.
I miss you all SO MUCH, and the thought of spending 5 hours with you on the 11th keeps me pushing to graduate on time. It sucks, because I would be having SO much fun right now if I weren't in pain. We're learning a bunch of cool stuff that we'd have to do if we got deployed, like vehicle and personnel checks, combat movement/patrolling, IED clearing, etc. I'll tell y'all more about what we've learned when I see you on the 11th.
Right now I'm not supposed to be writing, but we really don't get the chance to write during the day, and I really wanted to send you at least 1 or 2 more letters before this is over.
I hope everybody's doing OK at home. Gramma's picture and piece in the paper was wonderful. I also loved the pictures you sent. How is Georgia and jr? I'm praying for everyone at home, and I wish I could spend more time with everyone before leaving again.
Now that summer's here, all think about is Topsail, swimming at Clubworx, the Proctor's 4th of July Party, etc. I miss Rachael, Zack and Andrew too. I'd give anything just to have some good clean fun and good conversation right now. I look forward to being able to choose who I want to hang out with once I get to the fleet. It's kinda slim-pickins here, y'know?
But that's OK, 9 days to go, right? Pensacola is a BIG base.
I can't wait to hang out with Rachael once she leaves for college!
Mom, I've been storing up some good stories for our book, I'll have to write them down sometime.
Well, I love you all, and hopefully I'll see you soon.
xoxo Ruby
“Some people wonder all their lives if they've made a difference. The Marines don't have that problem.”
Ronald Reagan