Thursday August 31, 2006

T-57, day 73

13 days until family day.

Day two of the Crucible. As thunderstorms that have nothing to do with Ernesto rattle our home I realize what little sleep Tim got last night, was in a tent and probably leaks. Well the thunder and lightening is getting bad. I am going to have to sign off and come back later.

Ok. The storms have gone on almost all day. I posted a message earlier to one of the message boards, it is a message board for another company of recruits. I am helping this company set up a prayer vigil. It helped me to write about Tim and get my mind off Ernesto. Here is the post.

Our son is Tim. He is in Bravo company and currently on his crucible. The storm is supposedly running north of the island but this momma has still had the anxious moments.Tim is the fourth of our five children. The only one ever planned! Being pregnant with Tim was perfect, no problems. He came into this world just shy of 10 lbs, with bright red hair and a temperment totally opposite. He was the calmest, sweetest baby and remains so to this day. He has a caring spirit and has always been selfless. He once asked his dad to not spank his little brother when his lil' brother had been bad, he actually told his dad to spank him. Tim never wanted to see anyone hurt or suffering. His kindness is very much an awakening to those around him. Tim was our snuggler, and believe me he doesn't care who know this. His favorite pasttime is curling up on the couch and watch something sci-fi or battle film. Grab an afghan and just make it a family affair. Hot cocoa, popcorn and a good movie, and you have made his day.

Tim has wanted to be a Marine for many many years, but after 9/11 his determination never faltered. He joined the DEP program after his junior year. He graduated June 12, 2006 on a Monday and left for bootcamp on fathers day, June 18, 2006. He graduates September 15, 2006. We could not be prouder of him.

Tim has two sisters and two brothers and all have been active in sending him cards and praying for him often. If anything is for sure and if the rumor is true that if you get lots of mail, you'll pay for it by doing PT. Well, Tim now loves PT, because he still asks for more letters and pictures. He complains when he only get 2-3 a day. When you compare it to how many we have from him, ITS JUST NOT FAIR, I tell you. We have 13 letter from him. I sent that many to him the first day we got his "form" letter.

Tim is a Christian and is very active in teaching sunday school in the 3 year old class. They miss Mr. Tim badly.

Girlfiends have come and gone, but Tim said that is ok, he wanted to do this first and then find the right girl. Ok, count to graduation.....13 days....the momma wants more grandbabies!

We can not wait to see that beautiful smile and red head.

Thanks for allowing me to post in this thread it really helped to get my mind off the crucible. Even if you are a believing, praying individual, getting through this crucible is harder on me than child birth. Thank GOD my child birthing was never 54 hours!!
Teresa
Proud Momma of Tim
Charlotte, NC