"Worse than prison."

When Aaron was talking about all of the things that he had to look forward to in basic training, like not being able to make phone calls, not being able to receive packages, and not having any access to a TV, his parents and their friends joked that basic training is "worse than prison."  But even though it's a joke it's not far from the truth.  I obviously don't say this by experience, and I still can't say this because of anything that I've heard from Aaron.  I say this because it's "worse than prison" even for the family members.  I don't really mean that it's worse than prison.  Obviously I know that Aaron is safe and healthy and in less than two months he will be out of this.  But it really kind of feels like he's locked away somewhere in a desolate cell with no access to any form of communication, including the postal service.  I mean, I know that they're busy "learning very valuable skills" that will help them to be better airmen... But honestly, in the first week do they not let these poor guys send their families a SINGLE letter?  Ok, now that I am done complaining, all I can say is that I can't wait until this is over.

I need to remind myself: "God is good and His lovingkindess is everlasting!"

Oh Lord, I just ask for Your grace and mercy.  Please please please give me patience.  I SO can't do this without You.