Notes from Rebekah...

I talked to Sam the other day on the phone. He has completed all the requirements for graduation and will be graduating on October 4th. He told me that one of the last activites they did was a nine mile march. The march began at 2 am and they ended it at 6 am. When they rounded the last bend, a platform was set up and several of the guys in charge (commanders or captains, something like that) gave speeches. There were flags flying and (I think) a band playing. One of the officers said something like: "Nine short weeks ago you came here as civilians. You are no longer civilians. You are soldiers." Sam said he got goosebumps and almost cried.

My mother and I are on our way down to Georgia for Sam's graduation. You can read more (if you like) about our trip at http://rebekahjones.blogspot.com

I'll post more here after I see Sam again. Thanks for your prayers!

Rebekah