Well, Sean's been at Parris Island for a few days now - I'm sure he is already exhausted! We will have no contact with him other than letters sent/received - and those won't begin until I get an address for him (by the beginning-mid of next week).
I have a HUGE request for everyone. In order for Sean to be assigned to a Platoon (so he can actually begin his "real" training - he must pass an Initial Strength Test. This consists of running 1 1/2 miles in 13:30 min (I don't see a problem here - he's a good runner), doing 44 crunches in 2 min (again, should be ok for him) but finally he has to do at least 2 pull ups (chin ups) to pass. Now here's where he needs all our help. When he left he could not even do 1.
I have a HUGE request for everyone. In order for Sean to be assigned to a Platoon (so he can actually begin his "real" training - he must pass an Initial Strength Test. This consists of running 1 1/2 miles in 13:30 min (I don't see a problem here - he's a good runner), doing 44 crunches in 2 min (again, should be ok for him) but finally he has to do at least 2 pull ups (chin ups) to pass. Now here's where he needs all our help. When he left he could not even do 1.
I am asking for everyone to say a prayer for Sean early Saturday morning - please - to bring him the strength he needs to overcome these three things.
Unfortunately, if he does not pass this test, he will have to go to the Physical Conditioning Platoon, and his graduation day will be moved out. He will not go any further with the guys he's already bonding with, and have to wait until he is able to pass the test to join a platoon.
Thank you !
Sharon, Gene and Sarah
Sharon, Gene and Sarah
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