Making You Proud

Dear Dad,
Everything I do here I am doing to make you and mom proud.  Because I know there is only way to finish this race, by crossing onto that parade deck and greeting you with a great big hug.    I have never done anything this difficult in my entire life, but honestly, it is not as bad as I expected.   I am getting the hang of these things and it gets easier with each day.  As of today, only 11 week left.   My body is getting tighter and leaner.  I eat 3 meals a day and keep my diet very primal.  I get a haircut each week and my schedule is I go to class to PT to PT to class and before I know it, it is time to hit the rack.  Most nights I get one hour of fire watch which isn't too bad---it gives me time to think and memorize things I need  to.

I have worn the same pair of desert cammie's  trousers/shirt since I got here (it is starting to gross me out) but, it is all bearable... I am doing well.

I hope you know I love you dad, you are what I look to when I try to be a man.  You inspire me to try new things, and push me to face my fears.  I love and appreciate you.

Love,
Tanner