A Box of Dirty Rice - 1-7-2009

Thank you for the box it really helps, and yes the spices were exactly what I needed. It was really funny as I opened each box I thought "What would Dad send me and, what would I send me... dirty rice" and a box of dirty rice was there. Thank you for the food and the New Era.

The last few days of this week have been some of the best in Newport News. I have not gotten home sick at all and am really getting into the spirit of the work. I have not gotten the pictures yet but I will soon(I hope).

The weather here is wet, it rains alot and gets cool ( colder then utah) but no snow just rain. I will be sending home my memory card soon and if you would like to get some of the pictures from it ask anneke for some copies.

I really miss you and hope that when I see you again I will have returned with the honor that you wanted me to have and I needed. I have learned alot about myself these last few days and found that my home sickness was caused by me being scared, because this is the first time I have been out on my own. (Scout Camp was alot easier). Not that I am counting but I realized today that I only have 22 more fast sundays left and then I will see you. When my memory card gets home could you take some pictures with your camera and send them back to me on it, tell anneke that I said it would be ok. I will be getting a new card so take the time needed to send some good pictures.

Thank you for your support and love.

Thank you for the times that I was being stupid and you made me learn, and thank you for the time you spent helping me get though High school.

I love you, and can't wait to talk to you again.
- William