Just in case your Latin is weak that is Excitement and now that the 1st of August is officially here my excitement level is truly on the rise. I will be seeing Kevin in 30 days and I couldn't be happier or prouder. In his last letter home he told us he shot excellent on the range which is so awesome, I always knew Kev would do well in the military but to get the best is more than a mother can hope for. Alex is doing well but due to the fact that it took so long to get all his paperwork in and some other complications it looks like he will not be entering Job Corp until sometime in late September and even possibly as late as October. So we will now have to look at enrolling him into the local high school until his number comes up. Since we moved we are not sure where exactly that will be and are hoping Lewis & Clark will just let him attend classes there until he goes in but we shall just have to wait and see. In case you weren't in the know over this last week I have been in and out of the hospital way too many times and seemed to be suffering from a double kidney infection which truly kicked my behind but I am slowly recovering and feeling better every day! One of the mixed blessing of being sick was that one of my newest friends in this Marine journey was inspired to stop by on her way through Spokane to visit and it was so nice to meet Stephanie and her whole family. Her youngest son Michael gave me a hug almost immediately bringing tears to my eyes. I feel truly blessed to be a part of this new larger family and am getting excited for our Meet & Greet planned for the Wednesday before the graduation. A night of tears, laughs and love, can't wait!
I have officially written for a grant from an organization called the Marine Graduation Foundation. They help family members who can't afford to get to graduation, making it possible, so that no Marine will be standing alone on such a momentous occasion. Whenever possible in the future I will surely support this organization and others like it. Angela and Ben are going to head up Kevin's return party for Friday the 31st and Alanna's baby shower is tomorrow night and I am actually filled with "trepidationem" even thinking about being a grandmother.
I have also hit another amazing milestone...I have officially been under the 300 lb mark for more than a week and this is awesome! I have been working so hard for this goal and my nutrition, blood sugar numbers and exercise have all been in line...if I could have danced a jig this last week on the scale I surely would have. So God all I am asking is that we have a smooth ride for the next month so that I can do all that has been set out before me...Marine Bootcamp Graduation, finish planning a wedding and continue preparing Alex for Job Corp! I am claiming this verse for the month and I pray you too can find your rest and peace in the LORD..."Let the beloved of the LORD rest secure in him, for He shields him all day long, and the one the LORD loves rests between his shoulders." Deut 33:12
