15 July

Babe,
Today is just one of those days when I'm really sad and I miss you a lot. I was supposed to be able to call you to talk about traveling arrangements but we ran out of time. The drill sergeant said I could call tomorrow but I thought I would write you just in case. All the drill sergeants said I would be able to (get a long pass), but the company commander said no. I was really mad but as soon as he left the drill sergeants said if they fly me I could just not get on the plane and you could drive me. Then they said that they might bus us down so it would probably be best if you just came out for graduation then went home. At this point I was wondering if there is someone you could get a hold of at Ft. Benning to see what they think. I need as much time with you as I can get! I miss you so much! Hopefully I'll be able to talk to you about all of this tomorrow. I can't wait to hear your voice. I'm still stressed about your cancer and I feel bad I can't be there. I know you're tough but I still worry about you. I hurt my ankle the other day and apparently it's a lot worse than I thought. The dr. said he was surprised I got in the army with it, but he said as long as I'm in he would help. He gave me a resistance band and some exercises to get it stronger so we'll see. Baby I can't wait to hold you! Hopefully the time will fly by and we will be together again before we know t. I'm proud of you and so grateful I have such a great wife and Brooklyn has such a wonderful mommy. Love you tons!
Love,
Me

Hey Baby,
This is going to be quick but I wanted to get it in the mail as soon as I can. First of all it was so good to talk to you. I love you so much! Now I'm going to tell the drill sergeants tomorrow and tell them you already have the tickets and it'll be expensive to change them. Hopefully they will be sympathetic. I miss you tons and I'm glad you are doing well. Find out what you can on your end and I'll do the same here and hopefully we can get our way. I love you baby!
Love,
Me