Saturday, June 6, 2009

Week Two

Well, the beginning of week two starts tomorrow; Sunday the 7th. We have been cleared medically, issued our battle gear, and have taken our physical fitness diagnostic. Now the fun begins.

I will be attending services of 3 faith groups tomorrow. We are responsible for attending 9 services outside of our individual preference this summer. I am going to try to knock them out early so when my weekend pass comes around I will get to go. Of course, I really don't have any place to go, but if I did I could...

I am pleased to report my mile time was 5:43 (no, that is not 5 hours and 43 minutes). My goal was 7 minutes. The time doesn't count for anything because we get graded on a two mile run, but it did make me feel good. Well, kinda. I actually didn't feel very good at all when I first finished the run.

We will be pushed pretty hard this upcoming week. God has taken me through a lot. He will continue to provide the strength for this. I will let you know later how many times He had to help through the push-ups my sergeant makes me do.

As you follow the blog, please feel free to ask questions. I will try to answer them in my updates. Also, as you read, please pray for my wonderful family at home. They were unable to accompany me on this vacation.

Joking aside...God is my first love; they are my second. May the strong arm of the Lord wrap around my girls: mommy, Hannah, and Cali. May His sufficient grace drench them with Living Water.

Speaking of water, it is hot down here.

Because of Jesus,
Steve

6 comments:

  1. Hang in there, toughguy! If I can watch survive these two kids by myself, you can survive bootcamp! Love you!

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  2. We are praying for you every step of the way Steve!
    ~Laura & Kelly

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  3. Steve,
    I will I will be there with you in spirit. As I have told you in the past, I wish I had gone the way you are going. I guess I will have to live through you for the experience. I know you will get through it with flying colors. I will continue to pray for you & family.
    Arlie

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  4. Wow! You look like a real GI Joe!! Reeve will be very impressed when he gets to see these pictures of you. It's good to hear that you are doing great. Joe will be envious of the 5:43...HA!
    We will continue to pray for you and the girls! Hang in there!
    --Brandy

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  5. i talked to the girls the other day and got them both to day love you. hannnah (infinity and beyond) cali love you geema. Praying you are okay as we are here. love mom

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  6. HEY, GLAD YOU GOT TO SEE AMANDA AND THE GIRLS
    THE PICTURES ARE HAPPY LOOKING YOU LOOK GOOD MAYBE THEY ARE TREATING YOU OKAY
    WE HAVE CUCKS AND TOMATOES COMING ON I FIGURE THEY WILL ALL BE IN REAL NICE WHEN I GO TO MICHIGAN IN JULY AND AUGUST
    AS ALWAYS YOU ARE IN MY PRAYERS AND THOUGHTS
    LOVE MOM

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