Fifth Graders Write to Nic

If you ask me, Nic and Hillary who our favorite teacher was in school, we will all say Mr. Jeppsen from Lakeview. He is an outstanding teacher and I was really glad when they both had him too. I sent Mr. J. an email this week and asked if he would have his fifth graders write a short letter to Nic. I thought it would be really fun for Nic to get, plus fun for the kids to write to someone in the military. I told them a few of the things Nic had written in his letters. I picked the letters up yesterday afterschool and they are wonderful. Its great to read what they are interested in.
Here are just some parts:

They all start out "Dear Nic Fowler,"
How is it without a pillow? Do you like it in the army, is it hard? Are all your clothes really heavy? Well, i'm just glad your the one protecting us, your a good guy.

I've wanted to join the Air Force and be a technician (I hope I spelled it right). How is it going in Carolina? What gun do you carry? I can't wait til you graduate!

I hope you have a great time in the military. We hope you don't get injured. Will you go to war?

How is the weather there? Are you sleeping well? I hope you get a pillow soon. Is it beautiful there? Do you have a camera? If so please send pictures. Yesterday we went to the Utah Symphony. A whole row of boys fell asleep. It was hillarious. That day my parents asked what I learned today and I said, "boys fall asleep easily".

Hope you get a pillow soon! How is 250 pushups everytime you talk? I would die before I did 20. No books or magazines there? That would be HORRIBLE! especially without Twilight. How is the cafeteria food? I think school food is GROSS. Good luck with graduation. We are going to graduate DARE soon. That is so cool you followed your dream since you were 11.

I'm sorry you don't have a pillow. You go on hikes with 1000 pounds? I can't even go around the block on my bike! (note: i told them all the stuff he has to carry and wear on hikes...I guess he thought it sounded like it weighs A LOT)

I'm so thankful for what your doing for our country. What's fort jackson like? What meals do they serve in the cafeteria? I'm so sorry that you don't get a pillow. I was wondering why do you have to wear such heavy stuff? Why do you have to sleep two inches away from your rifle?

Do you ever get to play sports? I would like to know what you eat. Do you ever eat M.R.E.s? How do the people there wake you up? What happens if you sleep in?

What is it like being in an army camp? Is it fun or boring? Do you get to wear uniforms? Do they give you a jacket when its cold? Do you get spices for your food? What kind of drinks do you get there? What did you do yesterday? (these are just a few of his questions)

Aren't they great? I love them! Thanks Mr. J's class!