I'm a few days late in posting about Caleb's latest milestone with the Army. He's down in El Paso now for the foreseeable future and getting along well.
This past week he earned "Expert Soldier" status after completing a physically and mentally rigorous 3 week program. Of the 250 soldiers who started only 80 finished successfully and earned the pin.
Melissa and I and all his siblings are incredibly proud of this and all of Caleb's accomplishments. I can't help but notice, too, that the photos he sent show he's no longer a boy. He's a man now - and a tough one at that - and it's taking my brain a while to catch up to this reality.
The Expert Soldier status may open a door for him to finally get into Ranger School - an opportunity he missed earlier this year due to a badly sprained ankle. He really wants to become a Ranger and so we're praying that door opens for him.
A quick update on the 3 siblings as well:
Hannah is absolutely loving her new career in interior design and she enjoys living in Myrtle Beach. Her coworkers and the scope of her job seem to be a perfect match for her. We couldn't be happier for her. Melissa, Sarah, and I - and hopefully Grandma Trudy - will be heading out to visit her for a week in October.
Samuel is back from his summer of selling books and is now starting to give some serious thought to his career. This sort of in-between time can be a little nerve-wracking, so we would appreciate your prayers as he discerns job prospects and living arrangements for his future.
Sarah is enjoying her senior year and trying to find balance between work, dance, and school. Coming up, she has her homecoming dance and then a big senior project involving planning, promoting, and pulling off a school talent show as a fundraiser.
We - and all 4 kids - are blessed beyond measure.
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