Boot Camp

No. Nevaeh and I did not go with Daryl to boot camp. He just wanted some good subject matter to test his camera on before he left!! These are the two women in Daryl's life!

This is JJ Paulus. I know this is not the best shot but these are Daryl's pictures and this is the only one of JJ. JJ is and old friend of Daryl's and the boys were able to spend some time together. Daryl really enjoyed the opportunity to make some more memories with Jeffery. JJ was on the Alaska team with his parents but of course, they all attended the same boot camp!

Daryl's team was led by Clouse Hobbs. I noticed in brousing Daryl's pictures that he didn't have any pictures with Clouse in them except for a video clip that was of the team skit. There are four team members - two guys and two girls. They are all pictured in the following photos.

BUGS!! I think Daryl told me these bugs were called Love Bugs but for the life of me, I can't figure out why!! They look disgusting!!

We're not quite sure how Daryl got found out, but someone "ratted" him out and his team leader "snuck" a guitar to boot camp. Matt Thompson introduced an unknown fella' in evening service and informed everyone that he was going to sing. Then he called Daryl out and Daryl was shocked! Daryl had to sing the song that he wrote for all who attended boot camp. May God use it to touch some other soul wrestling with fears.

This is Shirl Rosengreen. He's a real live cowboy from Wyoming.
He is the other guy on Daryl's team.

Elice Jinkerson and Janelle Parsons
These are the two young ladies on Daryl's team.

Shirl is catchin' a snooze in creature comfort.

Not sure what was going on here and the pic is a little blurry, but you can see the woods and tents used for sleeping.

This is the girl's trio that sang for the eveing services at boot camp. I think Daryl said that these girls were from Hobe Sound Bible College.

Of course, my immediate family will know Eric Kuhns. Eric was the speaker for the evening services. Daryl really enjoyed Eric. It also doesn't hurt to mention that Eric is a "Pennsylvania-from our home stompin' grounds" either. Eric and his family are missionaries and are presently home for deputation.

Daryl told us that boot camp was hard but he really enjoyed it. It rained much of the time but what happens if you are sent to a country where there is also much rain? Perhaps someone was needing preparation. They had much training in teamwork with various drills and "missions" to accomplish. Daryl also learned how to do his laundry in a bucket and he said that the best night of sleep that he got during boot camp was, unbelievably, the night he slept on a cement floor.

I know that when my boy walked out of the men's dorm after returning from a tough week but good week of training, he even walked different! What a great experience to assist a kid in growing up!