How not to waste 2 years.

Got my test results today and I was successful. I wish I could write that I got a B, for example, but the scale they use at the DLI doesn't translate to a standard academic rubric. For the record I got a 2 in listening and a 2+ in reading on a test that runs on a scale of 3 (I think) so it looks like Uncle Sam can't get out of that lucrative signing bonus he owes me.

Next stop, Texas.

PS: Thanks for the prayers and support!

The News On the Street

So Edward is officially going to speak Arabic. He's totally excited! (Me too of course). It seems like I'll be able to move up to Monterey pretty soon, thank goodness! He's got an address in the barracks for now:

SPC Gimbel, Edward R
431 Rifle Range Road
Monterey, CA 93944

I'm mailing him his cell phone... so he'll be able to receive calls if you wanted to talk.

I just wanted to thank all you guys for being supportive. Thanks for being encouraging and thanks for the letters and packages that you guys have sent Edward. We love you guys very much.

~Meridth