Dear Family,
It has been over a month since I have left. I am at Camp Pendelton now in Phase II. This is where we start shooting and do lots of hiking. When you write me use the same address, they just forward it to me.
The bus ride here was nice, it was to good to see normal life through the bus windows, people walking around, running errands etc,. The bus driver had on the best radio station--playing Queen, VanHalen, Phil Collins and Peter Gabriel. All songs that made me homesick, when we got off the bus there was a giant platoon IT Session and it is all moon dust (no grass here) so we got caked in a thick coat of powder. The drill instructor's call it sugar cookie factory. I have need to request a favor, I need you to pray for my health this phase. My body, specifically my left knee---I hurt it the other day pretty bad and have been struggling with it. I did get a blessing today at church for it though and it is already starting to feel better. It is amazing (crazy) how powerful my faith is here, and how powerful the Priesthood is here also. I was interviewed last week and found worthy to be ordained an Elder.
I have mixed feelings, I want to wait until Family Day to be ordained, so dad and JT can do it but, I also feel the prompting that to do it now so I have that capacity while I am here. I am not sure, so let me know your opinion?
Time is really going fast here. I still feel like I only just left home. If you can guys can---mom or dad please write ASAP and let me know the details you have planned on travel here in December. Also, let me know on my finances.
I love you all,
Tanner
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