FINALLY...2 LETTERS!

Finally, something GREAT came in the mailbox...The first of what I hope is many letters from Heather!  Since this blog is meant to let others know what to expect when their child enters the military, I will be posting her letters...of course, I will leave out any information that is necessary to protect the innocent.  DISCLAIMER:  I do not know what the reference to "Rough Rider" is, but will include that question in my first letter to her.  Also, in an effort to keep the letters as authentic as possible, I have not corrected all the grammatical errors.  I am enjoying the letters as a mom and don't want to feel like I am "grading" them. :)

Letter #1 - April 26, 2011

Hey Mom & Everyone,

Hey you guys!  What's been going on?  Any new updates at home?  I definitely need pictures from Robyn's Prom and Graduation.  (Note:  Robyn is my daughter that is graduating from Truman High School this year.)  Mom, just an update in Basic training.  I am not allowed any care packages!!!  I guess it is a new rule, so we are only allowed letters & pictures, so send me tons...even of Chesney & Rocky.  (Note:  Chesney & Rocky are our two furbabies.)

As for me, everything is well so far.  Only day 2, but have been very busy with Recessions and getting settled here.  Yesterday we arrived on base at 10:00 pm and were up until 2:30 am and we had to wake up at 4:30 am.  So needless to say today was so rough.  Doing physical and being issued apparel on 2 hours of sleep.  It was exhausting.  But they did give us free time to write back home.  On Day 3 (tomorrow) we get our pictures done in our uniform.  (That was for you mom! (Smiley Face))  I know you may be getting this along with a couple of other letters.  They told us we would not be allowed to call or send letters until week 4.  So I'm sure there will be lots to tell by the time this gets to you.  I know this one is short, but here it is lights out & I'm exhausted!  Love you all.  Send pictures & letters.

Love you all,

Heather

P.S. MOM
No care packages!!! (Army here very strict)


Letter #2 - April 28, 2011

Dear Family,

It is day 4 and finally done with recession.  Ship to actual basic training drills tomorrow, Friday the 29th.  Just got news today that I will not be able to come home after basic at all!  I will not be able to come home until September, after AIT.  Trust me, I'm bummed about it and even had to tell Chris.  (Note:  Chris is the young man Heather was dating when she left.)  So tomorrow at basic I will be mailing this out.  Today was also picture day and pictures should be here 6 weeks from today.  Mom, there is a surprise coming your way :) . 

They did inform us that Sundays we will receive our phone to make a 15 minute phone call.  I won't be able to say much but hi, but every chance counts.  Writing will be the best way to get a hold of me.  Well, it's lights out.  Big day tomorrow.  Love you all.

XOXO,

Heather

P.S.  W/B too! 
NO CARE PACKAGES Mom.  Still love you though!