Today was a long, hot day, but I will get to that shortly. First, last night I had fireguard with Salado, and we had a good talk about last night's ordeal. Our drill sergeant, Drill Sergeant Bruce, actually had Salado and I (with a few other people) block doors into the latrine and those that led outside. We were talking about the fact that he knew our names and told us to do that! This was a good sign, because he obviously trusts us, or at least feels we have the integrity to be asked to do things that he needs done right. He looked at us and said, "Sease, Salado, go clear the latrine and block the doors." There are 56 guys currently assigned to our platoon, and I don't want to read too much into this, but I am sure I have the trust of the drill sergeants (which I feel I should because I do what I am told and nothing less!). Anyway, fireguard went smoothly and I enjoyed the rest of the night's sleep. Wake up was at 0600, so when lights came on, I got ready for the day, changed into ACUs, and got my mind prepared for church. During this time, there were all sorts of rumors going around about what was going to happen to the platoon, the guilty party, and the company. I tried not to pay attention because whatever happens is going to happen. So anyway, we went to breakfast and then to church. We must not have very spiritual drill sergeants, because we were 15 minutes late and they didn't care that we were late. Although there is a rumor going around about not going into white phase now (which I don't believe). We marched ourselves to church after the drill sergeant took a head count, which we have never marched ourselves before, because it is a white phase thing. We arrived to church a little late, but we were still able to sing a couple of songs, and didn't miss the actual service. We had a different chaplain today, who preached about Jesus' transformation (Matthew 17:1-2), and how we need to have a serious transformation while we are here, because we need to understand who God is and what he does for us. Matthew 17:3-4 then goes on to talk about how it is our personal agenda vs. God's agenda. For the active duty guys, they need to come to terms with being overseas and the likelihood of shooting someone. I sure hope as National Guard I will help people in times of need, not war, but I will go where I am told to go (pray that I will help people). Anyway, enough about what I hope for. Whatever God has planned for me will be the right path in my life. After church is when it got fun (sarcasm). From 1000 until 1800 (dinner), we were outside doing area beautification. It was basically a company punishment for the phone issue the night before, because we were done in just a few hours. People just tried to look busy, and when we didn't , we got smoked. Oh well, I'm improving my PT scores! After dinner, we had bay inspections. While one drill sergeant conducted the inspection, the other told us we were going to stay in red phase for at least another week. There was talk about getting phone calls home next weekend (but I have learned that the drill sergeants lie ALL the time, so don't believe them outside of the classroom setting). Anyway, we got released to take showers and go to bed, but someone in 4th platoon went and did laundry in their shower shoes (flip flops), and not in socks and tennis shoes, so everyone was called back downstairs for a light smoke session. We then came back upstairs and went to bed. I didn't have any time this weekend to respond to letters like I was hoping, so hopefully I will have time this week!
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