Sunday, September 6, 2009

I talked to him!

Yesterday I recieved my first phone call from Bobby! He only had 5 minutes to talk but it was so nice just to hear his voice. He said that basic isten times worse then he ever imagined...and he imagined bad. He's some kind of leader in his dorm and told me that the TI's constantly threaten him with his job. I know he didn't volunteer for the position because everyone said do not volunteer for anything. I'm thinking it was assigned to him because more then likely he's the oldest there (turned 27 in April). My dear husband also informed me he is 7 pounds lighter due to lack of food. He said the 1st night they had 60 seconds to eat and that he literally had 4 bites of corn. He did say that each day things are getting a little bit easier. I'm thinking he's just getting used to it. I did get his address but I think I wrote it down wrong since he was speed talking. He did say I'll be getting some postcard in the next few days with his address on it so thats good. I can't wait until the next time we get to talk, I know it's only been a week but Taylor and I both miss him like crazy and we still have a long time to go without daddy here. I just hope the times passes quickly.


Ryann

4 comments:

Leane said...

My heart goes out to you! I cannot imagine how hard it must be for you. Keep your chin up. Best wishes!

Anonymous said...

I pray the time goes quickly. Attempt to keep busy........it is obvious your poor hubby is, and not of his own choosing.
I have no idea of your aching and I am praying for you all.
Marj M.

The Jacobsen Family! said...

I'm so glad you had a chance to talk to him, no matter how short! I'm hoping it goes a bit quicker for you every day (and him too!). Hang in there!

Bill and Lorie Shewbridge said...

As soon as I saw your post title, I started smiling and my heart started pounding, like it was my husband or something!! How funny is that. It's just that I remember the first time I talked to Nik when he was away at Basic, and yea, I remember him saying about the lack of time he had to eat meals.. it does get a little better, but he will be thinner when he gets back, but will probably also be more muscular.
I know that the letters you send will be wonderful for him.
I'm sooooo glad you got to talk to him, even for only a few minutes.
{{{Hugs}}}