Latest Letter

"Dear Mom,

"I want to say I am real sorry about not writing more often but I never have time to anymore. So today is October 26 (I think.) I wish I had your last letter in front of me but I will try and answer some of your questions.

"I think just some jeans and a t-shirt would be good. I think I want to buy new clothes at the exchange or the base. Also, I will get the clothes I wore here back at the end of training. But I would like to buy all new clothing because I don't think they will fit. As of right now, I weigh about 165 and when I got here I weighed 190. Also, I would like to buy some new shoes.

"Okay so I just got back from church and am reading your letter. On the 20 November when we get to hang out, the church provides lunch if we want. About graduation, I think after the actual thing, I can leave as soon as possible. If we went to Disneyland on Friday how many days would we go? Like California Adventures on Friday and Disneyland on Saturday? And what day are we coming back?

"If I get Recruiter's Assistance it would start after my 10 days of leave. Also, if I were in school, during Christmas almost all schools close down for it. So I am almost positive I will be home for Christmas. I have also heard MCT does not pick up classes in December. So I might get the month off.

"About my car, have you talked to Dad about it? Well, I just want something to get around in.

"Anyway, I want to tell you a bit about what I have done this past 2 weeks. Two weeks ago was Field Week. We shot rifles the first half and slept in the field the other half. It was so cold in the field. Well, I have to go. Have to be done and online now.

"Love you lots,
"Rec Jacob Turley"


Wow. He has lost 25 pounds in 9 or 10 weeks. Sort of makes me want to go to boot camp... nah... maybe jaw surgery would be easier. It would be nice to think that we can plan on him for Christmas, but I sort of think that might be a little optimistic on Jake's part. We will see. I also think it is a little funny that Field Week does not seem to be as much "fun" as Jacob thought it would be (in an earlier letter.) I can't imagine that it was fun at all. And it makes me sad that he was cold.