Extra phone call

[Lon Sellers]

21 days into boot camp and we got a surprise Thursday call from our son Greg. He had called last Saturday for the first time. He earned an extra 7 minute call from his CPO today because he found another sailors pay stub in the laundry and turned it in immediately. He also finished first in his division in the 1 1/2 mile run and is talking on some responsibilities within his ship. I am thrilled and surprised at the growth he has already shown and what 3 short weeks have meant to him. I got him in trouble with his PO by sending a US Navy wristband in my first letter and he had to do 30 minutes of IT when she noticed it in the unopened envelope. It was nice to be able to tell him that payback is a ... For the last 18 years of grief. He took it all in stride and feels like he was made an example of because he is working hard. I know we are fortunate to have talked to him twice in his first 3 weeks and hope he keeps up the good work. The Lord drops a little blessing every so often that helps to make it all OK.I am proud of my sailor recruit and of all of our sailors and men and women who serve.God bless all of the military families both current and retired!