I'm not sure what to write... I'm home for Christmas. That is good. I've enjoyed seeing my family for the last week and a half. I leave for California Monday.
I came home on Recruiter's assistance. All that means is I worked about 11 hours a day down at the Recruiting office for the local recruiter. I didn't bring in a contract but i was helpful in other ways.
I got to get geared up for school now. I hope I enjoy it. I'll try and post more often for anyone who might actually read my blog.
So long,
Matthew.
Friday, December 29, 2006
Wednesday, November 01, 2006
Home on Leave
Well I did it. What a ride! I am now a marine.
I've enjoyed being around my family for the last few days. They were the ones I missed the most. Bootcamp itself wasn't that challenging. It was being away from my family and being around drill instructors, who's purpose in life was to make your life miserable, that ended up being my biggest challenge. As far as training goes, it was smooth sailing. There was only one hike which happened to be 10 miles long that I feared I wouldn't make it through. But I made and feel great. Now comes MCT (Marine Combat Training.) 3 hard weeks of training that will prepare me even more for the stress of combat. 3 weeks that will push my body to its limit just like the 10 mile hike. I ask for prayer and strength to make it through. After MCT I will fly out to 29 palms for my MOS (Military Occupation Specialty) schooling. I hope to come home for a few weeks for Christmas but that may not happen. Thank You for all your prayers, letters, and support. I appreciate having friends and family that care about my story.
God bless,
Matthew.
MCT videos: http://www.devildogs.info/MCT.htm
I've enjoyed being around my family for the last few days. They were the ones I missed the most. Bootcamp itself wasn't that challenging. It was being away from my family and being around drill instructors, who's purpose in life was to make your life miserable, that ended up being my biggest challenge. As far as training goes, it was smooth sailing. There was only one hike which happened to be 10 miles long that I feared I wouldn't make it through. But I made and feel great. Now comes MCT (Marine Combat Training.) 3 hard weeks of training that will prepare me even more for the stress of combat. 3 weeks that will push my body to its limit just like the 10 mile hike. I ask for prayer and strength to make it through. After MCT I will fly out to 29 palms for my MOS (Military Occupation Specialty) schooling. I hope to come home for a few weeks for Christmas but that may not happen. Thank You for all your prayers, letters, and support. I appreciate having friends and family that care about my story.
God bless,
Matthew.
MCT videos: http://www.devildogs.info/MCT.htm
Thursday, July 20, 2006
The Marine's Bible
...Be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. And what you have heard from me in the presence of many witnesses, commit to faithful men who will be able to teach others also.
Share in suffering as a good soldier of Christ Jesus.
To please the recruiter, no one serving as a soldier gets entangled in the concerns of everyday life... Consider what I say, for the Lord will give you understanding in everything.
-Paul (2 Timothy 2:1b-3, 7)
Share in suffering as a good soldier of Christ Jesus.
To please the recruiter, no one serving as a soldier gets entangled in the concerns of everyday life... Consider what I say, for the Lord will give you understanding in everything.
-Paul (2 Timothy 2:1b-3, 7)
Tuesday, July 18, 2006
Off to Basic Training
Hey everyone I'm leaving for bootcamp. I'll talk to you all when I get back. If everything goes as planned I'll be back at the end of October or Early September. Ask God to strengthen me and keep me during the whole thing.
Monday, June 26, 2006
Saturday, June 24, 2006
Umpiring
Life is good. I've been down at the park umpiring the game that made my childhood so enjoyable. The game that I grew to love and dreamed of playing professionally. The game that I now watch other kids play and enjoy. YEAH! Baseball!
I wonder if I will find a profession in life that is as fun as baseball. If God made me good at baseball and gave me a desire to play it until now; won't he give me another gift that I will enjoy doing outside of baseball? I say, YES.
I plan on pursuing a side career in umpiring, it's fun and its good money too. But for now I will perfect my skill down at the ballpark where I first found the game of baseball.
I wonder if I will find a profession in life that is as fun as baseball. If God made me good at baseball and gave me a desire to play it until now; won't he give me another gift that I will enjoy doing outside of baseball? I say, YES.
I plan on pursuing a side career in umpiring, it's fun and its good money too. But for now I will perfect my skill down at the ballpark where I first found the game of baseball.
Wednesday, June 14, 2006
Psalms 27:4
One thing I have asked from the Lord, that I shall seek: That I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, To behold the beauty of the Lord And to meditate in His temple.
-The fugitive David
-The fugitive David
AAU Baseball for my Bro.
Hey, Hey all you out there. Well, all 2 and a half of you. My brother just tried out for an AAU 16 yr. Old traveling baseball team and made it. If you know anything about baseball, this means he's playing with the best of the best. He'll be playing for the Mustangs out of Westfield. Their facility was unbelievable. Everything a baseball player needs. He is an official left handed pitcher. I'm not sure if he's starting but he will be pitching this Saturday in a tournament in Cincinnati, Ohio. This is so sweet!!
The pitching coach put 5 mph on his throw after working with him for 5 min ( not bad at all). The pitching coach also improved his change-up by adjusting his finger position. Did I mention he has defense behind for the first time in his career. These boys are good.
Aight I'm out.
The pitching coach put 5 mph on his throw after working with him for 5 min ( not bad at all). The pitching coach also improved his change-up by adjusting his finger position. Did I mention he has defense behind for the first time in his career. These boys are good.
Aight I'm out.
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