Phone Call From John

Hello again Everyone,
What a great John day this has been! First a four page letter, then a surprise phone call! About 6:30 this evening John called because he had won a phone call. They were doing a Bayonet attack drill and John was the last man standing out of 200. Apparently, the drill sergeants had given a long series of orders for the drill. you know, one thing after another on a list of about 10 ten things to do but given all at once. John was the only one who did all the steps in the right order without forgetting what the orders were. My son, the genius! Go John! We talked for about 5-6 minutes and he sounded good but tired. He gave me a few more details about what they are doing.for example, they get woken up around 4:20 or so and lay there until the lights are turned on, then get up, run around trying to get shaved, their teeth brushed, beds made perfectly and standing attention, ready for PT by 5:00. John has figured out a way to streamline the process. He sleeps on top of the covers with just a blanket covering him. This blanket must be folded and laid across his pillow in the morning so all John has to do when he gets out of bed is straighten the covers on the bed a little, fold the blanket and lay it across the pillow. Viola! Bed made!
He talked about missing his friends and Austin. He was glad to talk to you guys. He's doing well but still adjusting to not living in Austin and his new Army life. Keep praying for him. He appreciates it.
'Til next time,
Mom