Week One in the Books - Hooah!

My wife texted me that I need to make sure to keep my posts current - so here I am.  Sorry for the lapse in posting, but it has been a busy & productive week.  Many highlights - many things confirmed - many blessings.  For instance, there is no doubt that I have 2 left feet.  Learning the basics of marching and drill ceremonies has by far been my greatest challenge.  I am working hard at convincing my feet that my mind knows what to do.  It's getting better, and I will be working on it throughout my time off this weekend.

I celebrated a successful 1-1-1 test today.  1-1-1 is 1 minutes of push-ups, 1 minute of sit-ups, & 1 mile run.  This is in preparation of our PT test of 2 minutes of push-ups & sit-ups w/a 2 mile run.  For the 1-1-1, I ran a personal 1 mile best of 6:58 w/ 45 push-ups & 40 push-ups - Hooah!  That's enough push-ups & sit-ups to successfully pass my age bracket for the 2 minute test (& I did it in 1 minute!!!), and at that run pace I am well ahead of my needed run time.  Thank you God!

This week has been filled with a lot of in-processing and introduction to the Army life, yet I must say I feel blessed to serve with a great group of Chaplains, Chaplain candidates, & cadre whom God has called & gifted to minister to our Soldiers & their families.  Looking forward to the Memorial Day services on base on Monday & worship Sunday!

Thank you each for your words of encouragement & prayers.  I covet them both!  If you would like to contact me, feel free to e-mail me at srevjds@gmail.com or joseph.d.sherwin@us.army.mil.

A Fellow Pilgrim.