Week one of training begins for USMC Miah

Miah is into his second week... No word from him but I am sure he us doing fine.

The picture is from the fall, 2010. He is on the Taylor football team.

He is now part of a new team : the USMC team.

The temperature today at boot camp us at around 75 degrees. It is almost 90 here at home. Hmmm, does Miah have it better? NOT!!

We miss you Miah. I know you can do it! On Facebook, there are many who are cheering for you!

Miah at USMC boot camp - first weekend

Miah is enjoying (for now) cooler temperatures than what we are here. It is 90 degrees here and only 61 degrees in San Diego. Today Miah had opportunity to go to church then "square away" time. He can organize his stuff, adjust his uniform and write letters. I hope he writes us a letter.

We had a big lunch today. Jon prayed for Miah and we posted on Facebook a picture in case he gets to see it.

An addendum for Miah

Jossy sang last night at Eastbrook's Baccalaureate Service. She is such a talented young lady. She strives to do what you do in track. She misses you Miah.

Miah - day three...

It is most interesting that as I am getting my day going (slowly making my way to the breakfast table) that Miah is approaching his day in a wholly different way. Granted, the Marine recruits start their day before mine (and given the three hours time change) they are always dealing with someone yelling at them. The drill instructors are forcefully commanding the day's agenda!

I am thinking of Miah daily. His decision to join the USMC makes us proud! While we have always been proud of him we are ever more mindful that he is not our little boy anymore.

On this day the USMC recruits will usually be hitting the road running, lifting and preparing for what is going to be the biggest challenge of their time, the Crucible. This 50-plus hours of non-stop action and challenge will deepen their resolve and galvanize their spirit and teamwork. Today is no exception. The recruits will have to do whatever they are told, when they are commanded to, and the way they are instructed to. This is more than what we could ever imagine.

Miah, you will read this blog after your return. NO MATTER WHAT HAPPENS, know that you have achieved more than most and demonstrate the courage beyond your years. You have made us proud. You have earned respect. You are not just our son, you are a man.

My hope for you today (while you may not read this until the end of August) is that you will give it your all, demonstrate responsibility, and do your part to develop team loyalty and spirit. You should know that we are praying for you each morning, thinking of you throughout the day, and wishing you well at each part of this incredible journey.

We love you.

Achieving new heights

Miah is picture doing pole vault.... His new assignment began today; leaping new heights in the military reserves...

Jossy wins awards...

Track/Field 2011 awards dinner - Jossy received a few ribbons.

Miah's basic training

http://www.marines.com/main/index/making_marines/recruit_training/marine-bootcamp

Interesting videos of boot camp experiences....

Daily schedule

An average day typically begins before sunrise.^[1] Reveille is sounded and all recruits present themselves for accountability. After personal hygiene and morning clean-up, recruits will perform physical training (only on Monday through Saturday). After the morning meal, the recruits begin the day's scheduled training, which may include classes, drill, or martial arts. On Sundays, recruits are offered the morning to attend divine worship and personal time. After the noon meal, the day's training continues until the evening meal, typically around 1700 to 1800 (5:00 to 6:00 PM). After this time, recruits will have hygiene time to shower, clean their weapons, and clean their barracks. Recruits also get roughly 1 hour of square away time after this, personal time for recruits to engage in personal activities such as preparing uniforms or equipment, writing letters, working out, or doing laundry. Recruits are not free from their DIs or allowed to leave the squad bay during this time. In preparation to sleep, recruits may hydrate, pray together for 5 minutes, ensure footlockers and rifles are locked, and often recite the Rifleman's Creed or Marines' Hymn before hitting the rack. Lights-out can range from 2000 to 2200 (8:00 to 10:00 PM), depending on the next day's activities.

Jeremiah at USO

Miah is at the USO Indy waiting for a plane to arrive. He should arrive in San Diego by midnight tonight.

Journal entries will list him as Miah to maintain some privacy.

This log is a daily update on what Miah will be doing at boot camp!

Jeremiah is finally en route to USMC (Marines)...

This is day one (officially) of Jeremiah en route to San Diego for 13 weeks of training with the Marines boot camp. This journal is a record of Jeremiah's daily activities or special events he will miss....

Please feel free to add comments to message Jeremiah.