Dear Mom...

I have arrived here so dont worry about me...i dont have time to call..and i have no idea where to find a phone.
Please dont send me food or send me mail with pictures of home cause it doesnt help that i am homesick already...it is hot here and the bugs are bad..but the guys are cool and we all are homesick and kinda nervous together.

My leaders are great...i look up to them..i trust them and think that i made the right decision...so dont worry and dont cry..i felt bad when i left i saw you cry and to be honest, i cried alittle too...but inside cause they were all lookin at me and i didnt want to be the only pussy in the group. i miss you guys alot and hope it wont be long before i see you again.

i dont want you to make my room a shrine or anything weird like that...although i know you will ...i am sorry if i left it a mess but i meant to clean it before i left..but you know mom..so many other thingst to do. if you leave it the way it is ...that is fine too. i will clean it when i get home.

ohh and i am sorry if i was a jerk before i left. i had a lot on my mind and if i took it out on you guys..i am sorry. so much to think about. things have been busy and you know..i meant for us to do more together before i left..but you know how i am...i let things slide and i wanted to be ready and all..i am sorry and will make it up to you.

just pray for me and know i love you even though it is really hard for me to say it sometimes. and i am sorry for all the crap i caused over the years. how did you guys put up with my shit sometimes? (sorry) i will make it up to you someday. i promise that. and when i get home we will go to that restaurant you like so welll and i will pay for it now this time. my treat. i love you guys and mom..you are the best and i thank you....i miss you guys already and will be thinking of you in the dinner hour. dont cry and plan my return. until then...I am Semper Fi baby!!

i love you all. Your Marine.