Today is my brother Stephen's 21st b-day. This is my brother who I was not very supportive of joining the Marines. He began boot camp at the beginning of the year so he has been gone for just about a month now and has about 2 months left. He will be home on his 10-day leave over Easter and needless to say we will be down in Houston visiting family that weekend :) You would think as efficient, organized and quick to respond the military is that the mail from them would be quick too, but we have only received 2 letters so far (we better get one today) The last letter he wrote on the 16th and we received it on the 23rd. Seriously 8 days from San Diego to Houston. Is it 1909?
I have gotten a lot better about supporting his decision. I think he is doing really well, but it has been tough. The 1st letter he sent home he said that he was already sick and the 2nd letter he said that they pulled out his wisdom teeth. So hopefully the 3rd letter will be free of illness and surgery.
Happy Birthday Stephen! Love you and miss you.
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