Two Weeks... Less!

Sunday, November 2

"Dear Mom,

"So I have not heard from you since my last letter so I'm sad about that. But I am super happy that I only have 2 training weeks left (and one Marine week). I was thinking and I would like a Snickers on Family Day. So, I'm trying to think about what to write so I think I will tell you what we have done.

"I have had my blood drawn last Friday. We took our MCMAP test (martial arts) and I passed. Other than that, we have been drilling a lot.

"Next week is finals week. Tomorrow is Final Drill. The next day is Final Practest. [Note from mom: that is how Jake spelled it... I don't know if me meant practice or if it really is practest and is something Marine that I don't know about...] Then some time later in the week is the Final PFT. After that we will prepare to go up north for the Crucible.

"I am really excited to almost be out of here. I can't wait to see all of you in 3 weeks. Hey I was just thinking, how is the car coming? How if life? Anything new? Well, I just wanted to tell you I love and miss you.

"Love,
"Rec Jacob Turley"


I was so sad when I read that he had not received any letters from us. I write him the same days every week and the week before the day he wrote this letter, we all wrote in a card to him on FHE so... I have decided that he probably got lots of letters the Monday after he wrote this letter.

I guess this week (what is left of it) must be Finals Week. Probably lots of testing and making sure that he had learned all that he has been taught. Then next week will be the Crucible in Camp Pendleton. I hear that really pushes their endurance. Pray for him.

On another note, I received a phone call from Jake last Wednesday when Alexis and I were in Utah. I was in a very noisy grocery store, my phone ring was turned low from earlier in the day (not to disturb Theo) and I missed his call. I was so bummed. He sounded good, but a little sad that he did not get to actually talk to me. His message said something about me avoiding his phone calls. So he has not lost his sense of humor.

I can't believe that this time next week I will be packing and getting ready to drive to San Diego to see him. Looking back, it has gone by fast. I am very happy, especially since he seems to have done really well with everything. We will see though when we get to speak with him face to face. I wonder if his story will sound a little different away from the DI and the base. Thanks to everyone who has continued to write him even though I am fairly certain he has not written anyone back. He loves us and needs the support!