I took Nic's letter to Mr. J's fifth grade class yesterday along with treats. They are all so cute and loved hearing Mr. J read the letter.
Before I write about Nic's letter I just want to say he is such a great son! I am so very proud of him. He has had some disappointments in his life and really deserves to feel good about who he is. It really touches my heart to see him stand tall and proud.
Here are parts of the latest letter:
Thursday, March 19
"Hey family! You have no idea how much I appreciate the Biofreeze! I am in heaven. I just put it on my knees and WOW it's unbelievable how much it helps. I can't thank you enough! I may also need you to bring my white Jordans cause a bunch of us are going to the club the night before AIT! Thanks again for being so willing to send what I need. I really, really appreciate it more than you know!
Saturday, March 21
Today was so much fun. We got to shoot the big weapons. (smiley face) Brandon, I know you are jealous! We shot the Saw, the M240 Bravo, the At-4 Rocket Launcher, M 203 Grenade Launcher! It was so much fun. I absolutely loved it! The whole time I kept thinking how much Brandon would like it!
I cannot believe I am almost done with basic! It seems like it was just yesterday I was saying my goodbyes and getting on that plane, a totally different person then who I am now. I don't know if you have been able to tell a change in me just through the letters, but I know I have changed. Like just the way I handle situations and the way I think about stuff. It's all amazing through because I didn't think I had this amazing of a person bottled up inside me. I'm so glad I brought that Nic out and truly found what I am inside. I can look in the mirror now and know exactly who I am! To tell you the truth, its the greatest feeling ever! I am going to bed. I am absolutely exhausted! I love you guys tons. Can't wait to see you all!
Sunday, March 22
Just got back from morning chow. Getting ready to go to church to see Alex. I can't believe we are in week 8 now. We leave for Victory Forge on Saturday. I miss home and hanging out with you guys, running around with Hayden and just hanging out. I can't wait to see you all. you have no idea how much I want to see you all!
(later that day) Today was a great day! It was fun. We got to buy our company t-shirts and hoodies, etc. I am so excited to graduate and see you guys. So I need to ask if I can borrow two hours while you guys are here because a bunch of the guys want to get together and play football. Also we can hang out in the park and play soccer and have a picnic. I will love that. We have our final PT test tomorrow. I know I will pass, I just need to push myself. I know I can do it. So, wish me luck. I love you all very, very much! Love, your soldier son, Private First Class Fowler
Info about Victory Forge:
one squads experience
An excerpt from baseops.net:
Victory Forge ends at night, and the soldiers gather around a forge. Flames spew from the top as the battalion commander puts the soldiers' experiences into perspective. He holds up a rod of iron and likens it to them when they arrived at Fort Jackson -- metal with a lot of potential but unshaped. But then, he says, they went through the fires of Victory Forge. And as he speaks, he reaches into the forge and pulls out a sword. Then the drill sergeants go down the line and congratulate the soldiers. "When the drill sergeants walk down the line and tell [the soldiers] they've 'done good,' many of them break down," Van Alstyne said. "They are being told this by someone they really respect. It means a lot to them."
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