Kelly Update

Hey everybody,

Just wanted to let everybody know that I got a call from Kelly and he told me that he has been made a squad leader over about 15 guys. I guess this really doesn't do much other than give him the power of a Sergeant over the guys in his Squad while he's at Basic. He had told me a little earlier in a letter that they would be picking the squad leaders soon and he really hoped that he wasn't picked because he didn't want to have to baby sit 15 guys, but at the same time it would give him the right to knock some heads together. And there is an update on the Mail situation, he is now allowed to receive packages but the items you can send are very limited. No food what so ever of any kind, including gym. Nothing electronic, I tried to send him out a mini-tape recorded, but he wasn't allowed to keep it. No Medical supplies or drugs like Advil, Neosporin, or Ace Bandages. And basically they have to be small and useful items to him, which leaves almost nothing since he's not allowed to have a knife, and anything else he needs they provide.I am planing on going out to his graduation on the 25th, my plan is to fly out on the 23rd, be there for the family day on the 24th and his graduation on the 25th. He also says that he is almost positive that he will have a few days of leave, the 25-27th, since he is doing his AIT training at the same place as basic and doesn't have to travel anywhere. He will start his AIT training in the artillery unit on the 28th. I don't think that his "leave" will allow him to travel anywhere out side of the Lawton area, or allow him to stay off base over night, but his days should basically be free. If anyone else is interested in going to Graduation give me a call, I hate flying alone. From the research I've done tickets are about 350-400 per person, coach, round trip. And then a rental car will be about 300 for the duration I've stated above, and i haven't looked into hotels yet, I've been told that there is a way to get housing on the base but I'm having a hard time figuring out how. So we'll see. Please Write Him! He is craving letters and support.
As from me thank you with all your help, I'm doing ok. I miss him a lot, but there is a rumor going around on the bast that he might get to start calling home every day!!!!! But he told me not to get my hopes up, to which I replied that he shouldn't have told me then because of course I'm going to hope for that. But thats me in a nut shell. I'm working part-time up at the college tech-ing for shows, and looking for at least one more part time job if not a full time job. I hate job hunting with a passion, and have had several interviews but nothing concrete has come back yet. And since Kelly being on active duty means that there is more then enough to support me and pay for school next year I have to admit I haven't been terribly motivated to work my guts out this summer. I'm keeping myself busy though, and will continue the hunt. Again thanks for all of your help and support this summer. It means a lot to me.
Thank You.