After 4 tries, Mike finally passed Darby phase of Ranger school and moved onto Mountain phase. We also announced that we were going to adopt to start our family. Little celebrations and finally two-way communication.
5th Ranger Training Brigade, Attempt #1
August 11, 2012
The Ranger
Hey,
I'm on the bus now about 20 minutes out from mountains. It was only about 2-1/2 hour bus ride out, but it felt good to catch a nap. I hope you are doing good. I really wish I could have talked to you longer yesterday, but it was hard to get anything done. Outside it's starting to look like home, bigger and bigger rolling hills, thicker trees. It's nice, but will definitely suck to walk up.
cont. ,August 12, 2012
Well, today was fun. We repelled and tied knots all day so it really wasn't bad. Plus, we get 3 meals a day for the next couple days. Anyway, I'm trying to get this letter to you soon to tell you i'm in BCO 2PLT 2SQD Roster number "###" So you can make sure your wonderful letters get to me. Anyway I didn't have much to say this time, but next letter is sure to have more. I love you so much.
Mike
August 13, 2012
The Ranger
Hey Babe,
I hope you got my last letter so you can send me mail. It looks like when were not in the field its easier to send mail than at Darby. So if time permits, I can send more letters. It's still the beginning of the day. Temp is probably in the 70s. I don't like it. I'm used to hot so at night I'm freezing. So far, I just finished our know test. Passed it. Tomorrow is our hike up Mt. Yonah so that is going to suck bad from what I hear. So pray I keep up. I love you so much.
August 14, 2012
His Love
Hey Babe!
Do you like my new stationary? It's very chic! I hope you are doing well in the mountains of North GA! I miss you tons and have lots to tell you. First, I forgot to tell you the your cousin is preggos...again. Also ____ is going to be a daddy. You are officially going to be a daddy too! Our family knows. I'm taking video of everyone's reaction for you. I just have to tell MJ and your parents. I'm very anxious to tell your parents. They are going to be thrilled. P reacted funny. He got mad that I wasn't actually preggos. Not in a mean way, just in a "well you should be" way. I didn't blame him. I kinda agree. G is thrilled and my parents were more and more excited as I gave them more info.
I also went to the ENT toady and I have to have a CT scan Friday. Apparently, there is actually an issue with my sinuses causing the pain in my nose and my headaches. I might need surgery-BOO!
Anyway, I'm happy with the way God is blessing us with a child. It is the predestined and perfect way. I love you so much and you are already the best daddy. Our little girl's superhero.
<3
SJ
For further reading:
A Ranger and His Love Series:
These letters are very candid, and through sharing them, you can take a
deep look at our life in 2012. You can read about the behind the scenes
emotions and discussions that we have had regarding our biggest
revelations and announcements. These letters were our main
communications, something not so common anymore. From this unique
perspective, you will see how a love can grow deeper and lives can
change despite the time spent apart.
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.
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