"Earn the Tab"

The title of this update is what was mandated to me Day 1 of Ranger School, 61 days later I can thankfully say I earned my tab July 25, 2008. It was somewhat surreal seeing Chelsa, my Dad and Mom, and even getting to enjoy the weekend with Matt and Johnni. Finally I wasn’t being smoked by an E-6, the ruck was off my back, my feet could dry out and heal, and I didn’t have to eat food that began with MRE.

Thank you to everyone who said a prayer for me; they truly helped me get through the school! At times I could feel the power of a prayer push off the weight of whatever was on my mind, and my back.

While I never did anything outrageous, I did have quite a few “tired” moments. And the trees in GA are unmovable… no matter how many times you run into them with your NVGs. If you want to hear more you have to come to NC for a visit. Or you can call. Whatever works.

My girl pinnin on the tab. She's as much Ranger as I am!