It's Me Again

Hey guys. When I am not playing army or planning the next weeks activities, sometimes I get a little time to myself. So I am going to take this time to tell you how things are here. Things here are starting to fall into place. I have established a daily routine, so that helps a lot to not get frustrated when things aren't going your way. I also went to a gas chamber where our company was gased with CS gas. It's not that bad, it's a strong skin irritant that smells bad and burns your skin when exposed. They told us that the purpose of the training was to instill confidence in our gas mask, but between us, I could think of a hundred of other ways to do that. This week we have been slammed with training events, everything from land navigation to combat life saving skills. So it has been very busy, but great training. Conditions here are still a little rough, an hour in the cold you can't feel anything after that anyways. We are anticipating a month a half more or so. So not to much longer. I really miss getting the oppurtunity to hang out with all you. I hope you guys are keeping Summer and I in your prayers. Well until next time, love you all and have a blessed day.

I'm here....

Hey guys so I am here at Ft. Dix and it is not fun. I surely miss the comforts of home. Things here are a little rough, but I am trying to stay as positive as possible. The showers are so far away from our tent. So when I am done in the shower I have to walk in the freezing cold back to my tent and boy is it cold. Soldiers are only allowed to use porta-johns. So if you have to go to the bathroom at night you have to leave your tent and walk to a porta-potty. Not fun. The internet and the cell phone signals are a little spotty, but it is working. Other than that it's not bad. Did i mention how cold it is in New Jersey? I hope that you guys reading this are calling Summer and encouraging her. This is really rough on the both of us and we need your prayers like the desert needs the rain.( Just a little play on words) Anyways I hope you guys are doing well and I will talk soon. Have a blessed day and I miss all of you.

New Jersey

I wanted to let you all know that I dropped Rob off this morning in Augusta. He called me right before he got on the plane. He will be in Ft. Dix, New Jersey until sometime in March. They have not yet given a specific date for leaving the country. That is just how the military does things. If you would like to send something to him while he is in New Jersey, here are the addresses.

For letters:
SSG Hathcock 7047
MRB/Co. Alpha/ BLDG 5641
278th MP CO.
Ft. Dix, NJ 08640

For Packages: (UPS, Fed Ex, DHL only)
SSG Hathcock 7047
MRB/ Co. Alpha/ BLDG. 6038
278th MP CO
Ft. Dix, NJ 08640

I am not really sure why there are different addresses, but this is what I was given. Remember he still has daily internet access while he is at Ft. Dix, so if you would like to post he is checking this regularly. Thanks for all your prayers. We are very grateful for our wonderful family and friends. You all make this so much easier than it would be without you!!!