Category Archives: Family

I Survived Bootcamp

Posted on December 21, 2004 by TheJessicaness

I got to boot camp on July 19, as planned. I look forward to reading all the letters home to remember how it was [as I wrote in my bunk each night]. It’s been 3 more months in Chicago, and … Continue reading →

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Bootcamp Journal

Posted on July 26, 2004 by TheJessicaness

Thursday, 22 July ’04, around 21:30:Most people by their first night in bed have already written letters to someone. Luckily, I don’t have that need because that is one less thing to get in trouble for. This is recruit handwriting … Continue reading →

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Three Days Before Bootcamp

Posted on July 16, 2004 by TheJessicaness

Barbara is supposed to be coming into town tonight. I have matured from looking 10 to 15 [years old], though I still think I look 12. Wednesday, we (Barry, Mom, Jay, and me) made the trip to Nana’s. We ate … Continue reading →

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Visiting Dad Before Bootcamp

Posted on June 18, 2004 by TheJessicaness

On the plane from Austin to El Paso, I sat between a girl my age and a grandma. Then, from El Paso to Phoenix, I sat between a married couple. We had no problems this time at the airport [recognizing … Continue reading →

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Dear Caroline

Posted on February 18, 2003 by TheJessicaness

You have tried to help be there for me, leaving small messages at the bottom of some letters and writing me some of your own. You have bought me many things including a paperweight, things from Disneyland, gifts when I … Continue reading →

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