...that I have a good deal to tell: my trip to Indiana the weekend before last to see Scott and Chelle; the Tale of the Wallet that Was Lost and then Found; Oxford sorrows and joys; my grand journey back into the magical land of Academia; umm...internship stuff; uh, the Grand Awards on Sunday; then....shoot...(heck, I don't know. With regard to my own life I have the memory of that guy from Memento...you know....what's his name...)...
Right, but the *point* is I have neither the time, nor the energy, nor the inclination to go into any of those things *at this particular time,* ("I have no recollection of those events, Senator") though I have no doubt at some point soon I will. Or I will forget about them completely. I just wanted to let you all know that I am, in fact, alive.
News that is worth talking about at the moment is that my brother is going into the Army. (John, not David..what's the matter with you?). He took all his placement tests today, is sworn in (swears in?) on Friday, and heads out for basic training on the 26th of the month. After that, he will be stationed in Texas to attend helicopter maintenance school.
I would, and I'm sure he would, appreciate prayer in all of this. I know this is what he wants to do, and something he will be both proficient at and happy with. He is already ahead of the game, having scored the highest they've ever had on the placement exams (raise your hand if you are surprised...no? all right, then), and receiving one of the highest signing bonuses they've ever paid. Also of note, he is going *in* as an E5, which is one rank higher than Dad when he *left* the Navy. (but then, Dad kept getting busted down...but that's another story...) But all that aside, it is a very serious commitment, and for at least the next six years of his life.
Also an odd little bit: for those of you who know a certain Dan Kersey, he and John will be at the same base. Interesting, no?
And, on a completely pointless note, I filled out one of those little question srvey things that I found on Katrina's Livejournal. If you care for a momentary diversion, you can find it on my Livejournal account.
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Wow. The Army. I have a younger sister in the National Guard. Did you know that? Its hard to watch. But, its her life. I hope that he does really well and also enjoys it. It sure sounds like he is off to a strong start. Thankfully he is hitting Texas during the cool season. My sister was there (for training to be a firefighter) in the summer.
Whenever you get up the gumption, I'd love to hear about all of your adventures.
the survey was actually good. AND it was the first one I've ever read because I KNEW it would be good.
-c
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