2 weeks!!!!!

16 MORE DAYS!!! As much as I'm convinced that the past month hasn't gone by fast enough, I've finally made it to only have TWO more weeks and a couple days, to seeing my husband! However, I look that tomorrow will be 15 more days, Then I think it can't be so! Im SO SO excited (excited doesn't even begin to describe me..) to see my husband. I still haven't changed my mind about the military though. Still not a fan of it. But more so, I'm supportive of the military, and can appreciate the efforts made each and every day with it! I've gotten more letters since the last time I blogged.
Den is still doing really well. He's kind of discouraged with his division because, he says that most of the kids there are still "kids" and don't really understand working as a group will also help them imensely! As a division they aren't passing many of their expections, but Den says he is. So I guess that's all that matters. I do see him getting discouraged because he says that most of the kids complain A LOT, and he says he doesn't know why...they're the ones that signed up. They had to have known that boot camp wasn't a vacation away from home.. I still give them a lot of credit, and props because it has to be scary for an 18 yr old. I mean their first "out home" expirence they don't really get that freedom that most 18-20yr olds do. So I know now it's difficult for them. But this is an awesome growing oppertunity for them! So proud of them! Den says that he's ready to be done.
My husband will always be himself...and thats one thing that I love about him so much! But its hard to not change even just a little, after gowing through that kind of training. I can tell in his letters that he's starting that change, but not really. Its hard to explain... His division is getting more flags. Which is good! I think they use the flags as a competition with the other divisions and get a reward at graduation. He said his favorite so far is shooting the guns. Except he said as they were getting ready to go shooting they didn't get ready fast enough, and had to do some "intense" work outs...haha. Poor guy! I got to Minnesota on Sunday, and I just love the fact that Im so much closer to him. But can't stand that I can't see him for 2 more weeks. But a positive about being here is I got 2 letters today (tuesday) and I usually dont get my letters until Fridays. So I'll take what I can! Its waay humid here! I try to stay inside, where we have a/c. That's just too miserable! lol. Having such a good time! I will update in a couple of weeks when I get to CHICAGO! Thanks everyone for reading and supporting us!

Dear Sweetheart;

On Friday ( AUG .6th) I got my FIRST letter(s) from Den! I was starting to get sad because it seemed like everyone in Dens groups moms, or wives were getting leters except for me! I was sarting to lose hope! Then all the sudden it was my turn! It was so good to hear from him! It has been a LOOONG 3 weeks, to not talk to him! So I was very thankful that I finally got something! I had to read the letters at work, because I waited for the mail-man every morning before work. So I kinda pushed it! lol. But it was worth it!
In his letter he said " Everything is OK, hard at times. but he's OK." I'm on a website with other wives, and moms of recruits in the Navy Basic training. And when they got their letters they would say that their guys said that some of the guys are getting in trouble left and right. I was starting to worry, because the thought of my husband getting yelled at and belittled made me sick to my stomach. So as I read on he said "I feel bad for some of the people here because the drill instructors are pretty hard on them. Though I don't think he minds me, so thats good." What a relief! I am so happy to hear that. He told me a story in the letter that made me kind of choke up. I'll start from the begining. Before Den left I asked him what he does about his garments. Since in he book it says they provide new underware for them. So he text his recruiter and then not even 2 minutes later, he called and wanted to know if Dennis was "pulling his leg"? He had never heard of garments. So Den had to explain them and then the guy said he'd find out.
Well he said that he could take his own garments, and they'd even let him wash them in a seperate washer and dryer. So he did. And he said that when he got there the guy told them to strip from their civilian clothes and underware so they could be in Navy gear. Well the guy asked Den what the crap (edited) he was wearing so he had to explain. So he said ok, well you can stay in them for now. So then the petty officer later saw him and asked what the "crap" he was wearing so he had to explain for the 3rd time. And the officer seemed to be okay with that. Well a couple days later some guy who is in charge came to Den and said that he appreciated the reasoning for the garments, and showed him a paper that said religious garments are only to be worn on Sundays. Then told him that if he had further problems with it then Den could go to the main guy who's in charge of everything. So Den again went in and explained the reasoning why he needed his garments. And the guy pretty much told him; well, you either wear the undies we give you, or you can go home. The guy put that Den was arguing with him on his reason for getting sent home. Well his Officer saw that and said, "he wasn't arguing, He just wanted to know why he can't wear them". So the next day, the Officer called Den into his office and told him that "he was very impressed with him, and that if he were in Dens place he'd want someone to do what he was about to do for Den, for him." He said that " I'm putting my neck on the line, and I will allow you to wear your garments. Just please wear our issued ones when you do PT (physical training)." Den said absolutley!
I finally got a call today! And to hear that story again in conversation. Made me one proud wife! When I answered the phone I didn't recognize his voice. He was selected to be the "Team Motivator" so he has to yell at the other guys for not paying attention or listening, or just bad mouthing...so I had to keep asking "What?" Because, I couldn't hear one bit of him. He's doing super well. He said that his Drill Leader went up to him and said "Harris, do you know what the difference between two weeks ago, and now?" Den answered "No" he said " Your always first to help, you always have a good attitude, and you never let anything get to you, keep up the good attitude I'll make sure your promoted to an E-3!" Oh what a relief that he is doing so well! And to hear him and talk to him was just what I needed! I really hope those kids don't ruin it and change the graduation date. I cant stand 10 weeks instead of 7! I can't wait to wrap my arms around him and give him one big smooch! I am so proud of him for doing so well! At least I can expect a letter each week! PHEW! Tomorrow, is exactly ONE month until I get to see him again! WOOO-HOOO!!!