Alan's Letter Home
August, 1999

Dear Becky:

August 2nd. Well just six more days and counting. I can't wait to see you again sweetheart.Today I got up at five AM., showered, went to breakfast had a couple bowls of cheerios. Today in science class we went over our labs we did a couple of weeks ago. I rode the exercise bike for an hour because I had to go to the weight room today at seven. The same time that I usually ride the bike at night. I didn't go to lunch either.

Today in auto mechanics I did a tune up and oil change on a Ford pickup truck. Today in music class we listened some Hamel. We also started talking about Beethoven. I came back for count and mail call, went to supper and I had a couple hamburgers. I went down to the weight room at seven to work out.

I came back and called Bridgett and Rich. Bridget said that you can put whatever food into her freezer. She said to stay in the rest area in Maryland because it's guarded and well lit. Well that's about it for today. Take care of yourself and always we remember that I love you with all my heart.

August 3rd. Well just five more days left before you start your trip. Well I got up at five AM, showered, went to breakfast. Had scrambled eggs and a couple of bowls of cheerios. Today in science class we did another experiment. I rode the exercise bike for 45 minutes. I went to lunch and lunched sucked. I don't know what it was but it looked like dog food. All I ate was bread.

Today in auto mechanics I had to bleed the breaks on a Chevy pickup. We only worked half a day. Today in music class we listened to some more Beethoven. I came back for count and mail call. I got your check today. I went to supper and had a veal cutlet on a roll. I went to the weight room at seven and worked out. Well that's another day down. Well take care of yourself and always remember that I love you.

August 4th. Happy anniversary. I sure wish I could be there with you. I miss you very much and love you with all your heart. I got up late this morning. I got up at 5:30. I shaved and showered went to breakfast, had a couple bowls of cheerios. I didn't go to the weight room today.

Today in science class we went over some stuff that is going to be on our next test. We are also given sample problems to do for homework. I rode the exercise for half an hour. Went to lunch and had corned beef sandwiches.

Today in auto mechanics all I had to do was to put a drive shaft in a Ford Ranger. Today in music class we listened to some more Beethoven and I fell asleep while listening. I came back for count and mail call. I got a letter from my mother and she said hi to everyone. I went to supper.

We came back from supper and that's when I called you. It was good talking to you. Well only four more days left before you come up here. Well that's about it for now. Take care of yourself and remember that I love you with all my heart. Happy anniversary and I love you.

August 5th. Well now it's just three more days left. We are getting closer. Well I got up at 5 AM, went to breakfast had fresh toast and a couple bowls of cheerios. I went to the weight room and worked out. I rode the exercise bike for two hours straight this morning and boy was my butt sore and my legs were like rubber.

No science class today. I went to lunch today and had stir fried something. Today in auto-mechanics I changed the heating core in a Ford pickup. What fun that was. We had to take half the dash apart to get to it.

I now have four hundred and five hours of the seven hundred and fifty that I need to get certified. Today in music class all I did was listen to some more Beethoven. I came back for count and mail call. I got my magazines today. I don't know what it's supposed to be. I'm sending in for men's health.

I went to supper and had a couple of roast beef sandwiches. I came back, rode the exercise for another half an hour instead of working on some of my science homework. Well that's it that's another day down. Well take care of yourself and always remember that I love you.

August 6th. Just two more days left. It seems that the days are getting longer. Well I woke up this morning around 5:30 AM. Shaved and showered and went to breakfast had a couple bowls of cheerios. No weight room this morning - it was closed.

Today in science class our test was postponed again. We did some practice problems they're going to be found on the test. Rode the exercise bike for half an hour. I went to lunch.

Today in auto-mechanics I had to take the speedometer cable out of a Ford Pickup. Today in music class we listened to some more Beethoven. I came back for mail call and count, went to supper and I had chili. I came back rode the exercise bike for another half an hour. I am now down to a thirty two and a 1\4 inches. Well I guess that's it for now. I'll let you go. And I will call you in the morning. Take care of yourself remember that I love you.

August 7th. Well just one more day left. I can hardly wait and I am really excited that you are coming up here. I am really, really, really very sorry for being such a jerk and not being more sensitive to your needs. I don't know why I act like that but maybe you're right. Maybe I'm a little depressed and it gives me mood swings.

I do know one thing for sure and that is that I love you with all of my heart. I have no doubt in my mind whatsoever that I want to spend the rest of my life with you. Can you ever forgive me for being such a jerk? I promise that I will try harder to be more considerate of you. I know that you have been there for me and I want to be there for you. Maybe my problem comes from my parents not showing me very much love or affection. I will try really hard to be more carrying towards your needs.

Well I got up this morning, got up at 5:30. Shaved and showered. Went to breakfast and had pancakes and a couple bowels of cocoa puffs and then I called you. I didn't do much today but work on your birthday card and I watched the race. Well that's about all that happened today so take care of yourself. Always remember that I love you with all of my heart.

August 8th. Hi sweetheart well you should be on your way today. Can't wait to see you. I didn't do very much today neither. I got up at 5:00 AM, shaved and showered. Went to breakfast and had scrambled eggs and a couple of bowls of cocoa puffs. This afternoon we swept and mopped our room and then we put a couple of coats of wax and buffed it.

I went to supper and I had ham steaks. Well that's about all that happened today. I will let you go today and will write a little more tomorrow before I mail this letter. Well you be careful and take care of yourself and I will see you when you get up here. and always remember that I love you.

August 9th. Hi sweetheart - happy birthday. I love you. I wish I could be there to celebrate this day with you honey. Well I didn't mail this letter on Sunday because I wanted to wish you a happy birthday. This will be a late letter that I wrote and you won't get it until you get back home.

Well you should just about be here by now. I can't wait to see you again. I got up at this morning at 5:00 AM, shaved and showered had french toast and a couple bowls of cheerios. No weight room today - they were closed. Today in science class we took a test. I rode the exercise bike for half an hour. Went to lunch and I had corn dogs.

Today in auto-mechanics. I changed the speedometer cable and fixed the plate lights in the Ford pickup truck. Today in music class we watched the movie Amadeus. I came back for count and mail call and went to supper and I had fish sticks. Well that's about all that happened today.

Well I guess I will end this for now. Looking forward to seeing you and hope that you have a happy birthday too. Give the boys a hug and kiss for me and tell them I love them. Tell everyone I said hi. Take care of yourself, always remember that I love you with all my heart. I will see you when you get here. Lots of love always and forever, your husband Alan.

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