Phone call!

We got our very first phone call from Jared last night. It was exactly 9 minutes long, so not a lot of time to talk about anything, but it was wonderful to hear his voice. He said again he is doing great, but expects this next several weeks to be much tougher than the first four. They will move to Camp Pendleton, and step up training several notches. This is also where the "Crucible" takes place. For more info about his training schedule and training details, please check out this website:
http://www.mcrdsd.usmc.mil/RTR/RTR_matrix.htm
He also said again that so many of the recruits are sick, although he is doing ok at the moment. Please pray for the health of this platoon, and especially Jared as he continues his training. We were all emotional, including Jared. He DOES miss us, after all! He said he hasn't had time to write lately, and probably won't for another week or so, but appreciates receiving letters very much. If you haven't written for a while, this would be a great time to do so, as he is concerned about keeping up with things as training intensifies. Thank you all so much for your prayers, letters, and friendship! We all appreciate it. Lisa