We got to talk to Tyler!!!!

One more update on Tyler for the week. One of his "ship mates" convinced his CO to give him priority on the phone tonight we got to talk to him for fifteen minutes this evening. He's doing well, he sounds good. He got held back in his class because he couldn't recall all the required info during an inspection. He is now in what is called a holding class until the next group of recruits comes in. At that point, he basically starts where he did three weeks ago. He and three other guys got held back. Sounds like the examinations are very subjective and some of the drill sergeants are stricter than others. They have the Marine corps drill sergeants. Because of the holidays, he won't be getting home until the beginning of January. But the upside is that he will have two weeks of leave around Christmas. He's not sure if he can come home or if the girls and I will have to go to him but either way it will make it so we can see him a bit around Christmastime. 

I'm so grateful for the kind man that was looking out for Tyler and helped him be able to talk to us tonight and for the CO that allowed him priority. The Lord knows his children and is mindful of each of us. Definitely counting our blessings tonight!