Tuesday, August 28, 2007
Feet and Fred
So, today was a very long day waiting for the mail to arrive. My mother's heart just wanted to hear that Bryant survived the challenge of the crucible of being food and sleep deprived. The Krause House has changed- all children are launched and Tim is in the celebration mode and I'm trailing behind- really missing the children but so grateful for the friendship we have with them. So a small explanation is needed for this first 'mommy, mommy' letter. Trying out some humor in my last letter to him, I suggested the backpacking trip that Charis and I took was like his crucible. Of course he is right..he had more weight and more miles then our trip.
Tuesday, August 21, 2007
island in the middle of the ocean
So, there are a few words that I'm not sure what Bryant means, but I thought I would guess at a translation. First, you will see IDK. I think this means, "I don't know." ppl means, 'people'. The last line of the second page choped off..it says, and last but not least Christopher. thank you everybody for writing. Hope that helps... in a few hours...3 a.m. Bryant starts his 54 hour journey to becoming a Marine.
Sunday, August 19, 2007
Crucible- 2 days to go!
Dear Family:
Here is another description of the crucible for you-
http://www.recruitparents.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=27632&whichpage=2
We must share a thought with you that occurred to us during our Sunday school time with friends. We are studying gifts and how they relate to the names of God, to the days of creation, to the tabernacle furniture, to our birthright, and overall descriptions. Today's lesson was on the gift of the Giver. The generational blessing is the Giver's birthright and we looked at Job, Abraham and Jacob and how they blessed their children. For those of you that remember Bryant's 'right of passage and baptism' ceremony, do you remember Tim giving Bryant a sword? While we joked with him about being strong willed, the meaning of his name is, 'strong in spirit' and our blessing for him is that he would be an encourager and his words would protect others. Tim's closing comment was, "Can you see a soldier standing guard with his weapon in hand ready to use at a moments notice?" Was that prophetic? It just hit us that the Marines symbol is a sword. Interesting.....
This weeks challenge will definitely be a defining moment for Bryant.
Here is another description of the crucible for you-
http://www.recruitparents.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=27632&whichpage=2
We must share a thought with you that occurred to us during our Sunday school time with friends. We are studying gifts and how they relate to the names of God, to the days of creation, to the tabernacle furniture, to our birthright, and overall descriptions. Today's lesson was on the gift of the Giver. The generational blessing is the Giver's birthright and we looked at Job, Abraham and Jacob and how they blessed their children. For those of you that remember Bryant's 'right of passage and baptism' ceremony, do you remember Tim giving Bryant a sword? While we joked with him about being strong willed, the meaning of his name is, 'strong in spirit' and our blessing for him is that he would be an encourager and his words would protect others. Tim's closing comment was, "Can you see a soldier standing guard with his weapon in hand ready to use at a moments notice?" Was that prophetic? It just hit us that the Marines symbol is a sword. Interesting.....
This weeks challenge will definitely be a defining moment for Bryant.
Wednesday, August 15, 2007
Monday, August 13, 2007
The Girls
Hello Family and Friends:
Before you read Bryants letter, just thought I would change the pace and show a couple of pictures of our trip to Yosemite. Of course we had much in common with Bryant.. lots of hiking, wearing boots, wearing packs and Charis earned some blisters just like Bryant. Of course what is different from boot camp is we had better scenery.
Before you read Bryants letter, just thought I would change the pace and show a couple of pictures of our trip to Yosemite. Of course we had much in common with Bryant.. lots of hiking, wearing boots, wearing packs and Charis earned some blisters just like Bryant. Of course what is different from boot camp is we had better scenery.
Thursday, August 9, 2007
First Week at Camp Pendleton (CP)
Hi Everyone: Just a reminder to click Bryants letter and it will enlarge for you. I have discovered that Bryant is finding time to write a few other people- thats amazing since he doesn't have much time. If you are interested in learning about what is in store for Bryant next week on Tuesday..go here http://www.recruitparents.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=8103
If you would like to learn more about Bryants training this week and how important friday is for "Qual day"..go here http://www.recruitparents.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=8478
As mom, I appreciate reading and understanding what my son is experiencing so I know how to pray. The gas chamber experience sounds pretty awful but I'm sure he will get through it. Next time I will give you more information on the "crucible" which follows field week.
Continued thanks for all the prayers and all the letters you are sending. Its possible he only gets his mail once a week now while at CP but he still wants letters.
If you would like to learn more about Bryants training this week and how important friday is for "Qual day"..go here http://www.recruitparents.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=8478
As mom, I appreciate reading and understanding what my son is experiencing so I know how to pray. The gas chamber experience sounds pretty awful but I'm sure he will get through it. Next time I will give you more information on the "crucible" which follows field week.
Continued thanks for all the prayers and all the letters you are sending. Its possible he only gets his mail once a week now while at CP but he still wants letters.
