spent most of the day waiting....for a military ID card and to get my teeth checked.
The teeth thing went well. One of the helpers, a middle-aged, southern lady with extra attitude told me I looked sexy with my haircut. I was looking at my military ID card and with my white, shaved head looking like platinum blond, I kinda look like Eminem.
Tomorrow we have to report in uniforms, which I am nervous about. I have so much to learn about Army custom and culture--saluting, showing respect...all that stuff is like a new language to me. I have pins and patches that need to be in the right place, my pants need to go down to the correct spot, my hat needs to be correct........
What was cool was watching all these young soldiers in basic. They were kids. The Lord has put a great love in my heart for them.
I just got off the phone with Keri and the kids. I'm still unable to talk to them without crying. I'm so blessed.
And thanks to everyone from Solid Rock who have been concerned with Keri. She told me many of you have reached out to her. Again, I'm so blessed.
Here's my address:
Chaplain Basic Officer Leader Course (Class:09-002)
Captain James Souza
USACHCS
10100 Lee Rd.
Fort Jackson, SC 29207-7090
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
Hey, Pastor Jim, Cindy D. here. Just got this blog from your email.
ReplyDeleteI know whacha mean by the waiting! We used to call it the military "hurry up and wait!" We had to hurry to be here or there or do this or that, then wait and wait and wait.
Keri and the kids are coming here on the 15th for the day. It'll be fun! I'll show them Centralia, which is on fire for the last 30 years or more, and then the coal tunnel. Fun AND educational.
Hope your eye's better. And you'll do fine with the pins, patches, etc. You're a quick learner.
Love ya, Pastor!
Cid