Blake graduated this morning from his training to become a topographic analyst in the Army. I think he's happier about this graduation than he was when he graduated from high school.
He leaves tomorrow around 1 p.m. for Ft. Leonard Wood in Missouri for about a week of advanced combat training. He says he should leave there about the first of August and he doesn't have to report to Ft. Hood until August 13th. So, that means he will have about 10-12 days to come home and visit his friends.
Blake wants to have the get-together closer into town so everyone doesn't have to drive so far, so we've found a nice park with some bbq pits that we will be scouting out over the weekend to see if it's acceptable. I'll get more into out to everyone on that, but reserve the 9th on your calendars.
Thanks for all your prayers and well wishes. They've been a big help to Blake and to us as well. It's been an eventful ride, and I don't think this roller coaster is ready to come to a stop just yet, so keep him in mind.
1 comment:
WOW!!! Blake this is spectacular news and you should be very proud of yourself and what you have accomplished. I look forward to more exciting news... perhaps you can lead the 1st Calvary someday!
Susan Smith
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