I have failed to keep updated on the past year...here is my way of making up for it...Flash back Fridays. This one is all about Jon. Over just the past 6 months Jon has accomplished so much...it has been grueling and difficult but he has made it through it all. He left for basic training on March 1st. Needless to say he went through BASIC TRAINING...it was rough. We could only talk once a week. They marched, taught shooting skills, marched, worked as a unit, marched, did field exercises, marched...did I mention they marched?! After a long 10 weeks Cohen and I along with Jon's parents flew out to his graduation. It was wonderful to see Jon and spend a few hours with him! It wasn't until the day of graduation when we looked at the program that we really saw how well he had done. His name was on there 3 TIMES! Jon hasn't mentioned any of this...he received the Commanding Generals Award. It is the highest award at basic training that you can get. Not only did he receive that award but he also got High BRM (in my terms it is top marksmanship), and honor platoon. On top of his awards he was asked to speak at his graduation. It was such an honor to be there! Our trip was fun...we spent the time swimming, exploring the meramec caverns, and just catching up with Jon.
Time at the caverns...trying to pass the time before we could see Jon
We are so glad Jon's parent came with us!
This was the first time I had seen Jon in 10 weeks. He hadn't seen us yet...he wasn't allowed to look around. He was only to face forward or he would have been drilled!
We finally got to be together again!!! He finally got to hold Cohen again!
Because Jon received the Commanding General Award he had to lead them in the soldiers creed...he is the one the front.
Jon had just received his awards and had to wait in front
Now Jon is at AIT (Advanced training). This training is 19 weeks...long, I know. Jon has been working hard again. Everyday is an adventure for him. We are now only 5 weeks away from the AIT graduation...yay! It isn't coming fast enough for me...I sure miss Jon. The good news is we know where we will be together...we got our first orders. We will be headed to...Fort Bliss, Texas! It will be nice to finally be with Jon again. Can I just say what an amazing husband I have! I am so proud of him. I love you so much babe!
