1/5/08
Good news from Michael. His morale seems better in the letter we got yesterday, though he did say there were some quarantines going on at the base due to illnesses. Not sure exactly what that means, but we're praying that he doesn't catch whatever is going around.

He seems to be settling into his new platoon, and his buddy Jason has made squad leader. Michael seemed pleased about that because Jason is actually HIS squad leader. That also lets us know that they were both switched to this new platoon, so we're glad they got to stick together.

Hopefully, we'll get another letter today, but it sounds like he has precious little time for writing. He did ask for "cough drops, Tums, and Airborne" in his letter yesterday, so we shipped off a small package yesterday. Thanks a million to those of you who have told us you have written to Michael. I know it means the world to him.

More later.... ;)