Adam

Adam was able to call tonight for about 6 minutes. He was very discouraged because he didn't pass his sit-up test, but the good news is that he isn't being recycled. He is able to re-do the test during week 7 and hopefully he will pass during that week, but if for some reason he does not, he will be sent to a seperate unit and have to re-do the test everyday until he passes, and that would put him behind to graduate. But, we are going to be positive and say he is going to pass with flying colors the next time. He said this was a really hard week because they had the obstacle course Wednesday (this was the only fun thing, but still a challenge, but he passed!), the gas chamber Thursday (He said they are in the regular uniforms and then they have to put a padded suit over that with a mask, go in the gas chamber, remove the mask, take a deep breath while reciting their oath, and then run outside, run a mile lap without being able to see anthing and coughing constantly, NOT EASY he said) and the Friday was the sit-up test. Apparently he was able to do 82, but 12 didn't count because he didn't go far enough down on them, so he failed that. I could tell as soon as I picked up the phone that he was sad and he got a little choked up at the end of the call, said his time was up and hung up. I tried to stay positive, but I want to reach through the phone and bring him home. But, I know he has to make it through this, and he will do great! He is a little nervous about BEAST week, but I am thinking he is just a little overwhelmed because originally he was excited, but I guess they learned some new guidelines they have to pass during that as well and he is getting nervous with all the pressure. So, not a good week, but hopefully the next time we hear from him he will be in better spirits. Just keep him in your thoughts, he needs all the good vibes going his way he can get!!