Just a warning, Mike's letters were, at times, written under extreme sleep and food deprivation. Some of the things he says are a little...off. He rambles, gets repetitive at times, and sometimes doesn't use eloquent word choices. Please forgive him and find the humor in his misery.
4th Training Brigade
February 5, 2012
His Love
Mike,
I hope you are doing well and staying warm. I miss you bunches. It's Sunday night (Super Bowl Sunday.) I DVR-ed the game for you, and I'm not watching it. We can watch it together later and enjoy the commercials. I didn't get an invite so I assume everyone is doing their own thing tonight.
My weekend...I started Friday night by having a jewelry party. I picked out my Valentine's present!! You did real good babe...a pretty right hand ring. It should arrive in a couple weeks.
Saturaday, I made cute Valentine's Day onesies for Hallie Grace. They are so cute and everyone thinks I should sell them. You would be really impressed. Did I tell you I finished the kitchen drapes? They look good too. This week I also made a new blog (Stitched GReek) to sell letter shirts from. I thought you might like to hear that this hobby could pay for itself. Saturday night I watched a bunch of Duggar reruns. I by no means want 19 kids, but I think we can learn a lot about raising Godly children with great character from watching their show. Such an amazing family.
This morning I went to church. Our pastor finally finished his series on Ephesians 6 (Armor of God.) It was good. I would like for us to attend their new members weekend when you are able. they are starting a Wednesday morning women's Bible study this week. I'm thinking of going so I can meet some women and make new friends at church.
Last bit of news this week, I made the infertility appointment. It will be on Feb. 22nd. Please pray for me. I'm getting really worried and stressed about it. My stomach has been hurting and I can't eat. To be honest, I'm scared...
Well I'm praying for you constantly. I can't wait to hear from you. I hope you are staying warm and healthy. The groundhog said 6 more weeks of winter...I don't know if I believe him. It has been warm here. I love you so, so much. Stay strong and lean on God for encouragement and perseverance.
<3 SJ
February 6, 2012
The Ranger
Hey Babe,
I love and miss you so much. Right now I'm on guard standing over a burn barrel freezing. It's okay though. Only a few more nights until I get a decent night's sleep...I think. So we are looking forward until the next 3 or 4 nights are over....
February 7, 2012
Well its the afternoon. On a mission now. I'm the RTO so I just farting around with this radio, not a bad job to have. Chances are you will get this letter after I have already called you, but whatever. I'm bored and trying to stay awake. So how are things going on your end?
My average day is 0430: Wake up. 0500: We start mission planning. 0930 - 1200: Brief order for mission. 1200 - 1215: Eat. 1300 - 2300: Conduct mission. 2300 - 0100: Clean weapons out in the cold. 0100 - 0130: Eat 0230 - 0430: sleep with a guard shift in the middle. That's my schedule for like 8 or 9 days. Then we sleep, then we jump, then we do for another 4 days, then we clean, then 8 hours pass. The next few days might be worse because we are about to start graded patrols. That can be rough when we start being graded. Still though, its a lot better here than pre-ranger, which is cool. I'm just so cold all the time which is gay.
So how you doin? The dogs miss me yet? Is Joe a sad puppy without me? Oh I forgot to tell you there is a 44 year old LTC in my squad. How nuts is that?! A 44 year old made it through RAP week. I didn't think RAP week was all that hard though, but whatever. It still sucked. I'm soo cold all the time. It sucks. And you don't get used to it because your outside all the time. You're just cold.
Anyway, I love you, and I'll update you again soon.
Love,
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