Training Day 27, July 26th
Hey Mom, sorry about letters, I've been busy. Next week is rifle range and tomorrow we have shots. Monday we repelled off a 50-foot tower, and it didn't bother me at all. Last week was swim qualifying and now I hate pools.
That Sunday that you felt worried about me, I think I had a fever because I was dizzy and weak. I would drink a whole canteen of water, sweat profusely, have to piss so bad it hurts, and then repeat. That lasted two days. I didn't say anything because if you miss too many days you get dropped back.
Yes I am coming back for leave. On the drive home we are stopping at a Japanese Steakhouse, a Waffle House, a regular steak house, a McDonalds and a Chinese buffet. A party sounds awesome (you heard it). I'm also getting a back massage at the mall, because Randy and I did when he came down (Randy is one of our nephews who is also in the Marine Corps). Have you talked to Randy? If you do, if he's not busy I'd like to be able to mail him, but I'm not sure that's possible.
Make sure to bring Harry Potter when you come to get me. If you didn't know, the Thursday before graduation is family day, so plan to come for a few days.
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God bless him. He's got to make you proud!
We are extremely proud of him.