My first blog ever

[Rick]

November 19Phillip,Mom is still waiting for you to return the phone call you started after you landed at the airport. She said you mentioned some senseless gibberish and then "you forgot to put a coversheet on the TPS Reports" (whatever that means), then you said you need to call her back. You sounded very happy and excited. I sense something happened after that...like your freedom ended after that call. That was almost 2 hours ago. Knowing the NAVY doesn't like its recruits to stay up past 10 p.m., I assume you won't be returning your call tonight...or tomorrow...or the day after. In fact, I suspect it will be weeks before you call back. And no telling when you'll get to surf the net and stumble across this. It's been a very long 24 hours since you left with the recruiter, thank you for all those text messages you sent us....they were priceless. We have not stopped thinking of you since you left, wondering exactly what you are doing each and every minute. I know you will be fine, I just miss you. We all do. Even Dante' hasn't made those noises that you hate. But the next time we see you, you will be a real sailor. You have to earn that uniform...that's what Basic Training is for. Never give up. We are so very proud of you.Love,Your dad.P.S..... You just called at 10:30 and spoke to your mom for about 30 seconds. She heard yelling in the background. We're going to sleep like crap tonight.

[E.G. - ND's Creator/Admin]

Phillip congratulations on your first blog. Very well written. We will be counting down the days with you until graduation. Phillip will be in our prayers.