I got a call from our soldier Sunday evening. It was the first time she has sounded discouraged on the phone and she even cried a little. She said she felt like quitting for the first time since she's been there.
Her ankle has been giving her a lot of problems. She turned it badly toward the end of the third week. They were running and she hit a clump of grass or something and went down hard. She's been trying hard to deal with it and having moderate success. But now it has swollen so much that she's unable to put on her boot. She finally relented and went to sick call. They gave her some anti-inflammatory meds and cut out some major blisters on her heals. (She had blisters on top of blisters, on top of blisters.) I'm really not sure what her prognosis is. It's hard to talk about very much in 5 minutes.
She has more PT testing this week and is very concerned that her ankle will keep her from passing the running portion.
On a more positive note, she passed her first range test, grouping 5 of 5 shots in a 4 cm circle at 25m.
I may not have another update until next week, as I am out of town and won't have access to any letters from Dela.
Blessings to all!
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ReplyDeletePlease tell Dela I am praying for her. I sent a letter out a few days back, just tell her to keep her chin up. She can do it. :)
ReplyDeletePlease tell Dela that I am praying for her and miss our talks.
ReplyDeleteHi Dela
ReplyDeleteWow look at you! Got your letter and will be writing back soon.
Love, Mo
Hey, here are the original combat boots!!
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