Sunday – 17 Jan
I went with my battle buddy to church. We have to attend a number of different denominational services and fill out some observations about them. We decided to hit two today. We began with a Jewish service and then stayed in the memorial chapel for the Protestant service. The Jewish service was more of a prayer service. I appreciated the way the Rabbi explained to us the different elements of their service and the meaning behind some of the traditional parts of it. He even put on the frontlets on his arm and on his forehead; he also showed us the tradition of touching & kissing the one on the door post of the chapel.
The traditional service was normal. Hymns, reading, sermon, etc. Overall I was glad to be at church.
The rest of the day was just a time to get all my things settled in, studying, working, and even sleeping. I even got some football in. I feel guilty, it was just too easy of a day.
I’m sorry that I missed going with Rachel to see you. I will pray for tomorrow and God will be with you and everything will be ok
Keep writing.. is always good to know what are you doing..
Love you Mom
By: Lucy on January 19, 2010
at 7:31 pm
You are in God’s will and living the dream…What a great place to be. I smell a book later from your blog entries. They are so funny and challenging. I am so proud of you and the courage you have shown. Most of all, I am proud of the man you have become. I will be checking your blog and praying for you. With the love of a proud father,
Coach Wofford
By: Coach on January 20, 2010
at 9:03 am
starting to sound more and more like a “gentlemens course” to me
By: steve sapp on January 21, 2010
at 2:16 am
Ha, there were guys with prior today that said todays gas was nothing like what they went through at basic. It was unbearable. It killed us. We did all 105 at the same time. We were in there for maybe 10 mintues and 30-50 capsules hot.
By: Cecil Costadoni, Jr. on January 21, 2010
at 2:26 am
Well at least its behind you now. Did anyone freak out?
By: steve sapp on January 21, 2010
at 2:50 am
There were a good number that couldn’t get through their name and rank when they broke the seal, maybe like 5-6. They would let them go out and start over. As soon as people breathed in, that’s all she wrote. I exhaled while saying the commands, then sealed and cleared. It still burned unbelievably. They had us line up 10 at a time and take the mask off and repeat commands, about 30 seconds later they let us out. They went a lot faster for the guys who had the do over. Terrible. My throat is still burning me.
By: Cecil Costadoni, Jr. on January 21, 2010
at 3:17 am
I’m glad that is over now and hope you feel better. I was thinking about you all day yesterday
What is the next challenge ?? Keep writting .. is always nice to see your notes..
By: Lucy on January 21, 2010
at 11:18 pm
I am so proud of you, Cecil, for your perseverance and determination. You are a strong person, and I am proud to be your rachimamacita!!!!!!!!!!!!!
By: rachimamacita on January 21, 2010
at 5:50 pm