Excellent Marksman

The past week at basic was a little more fun from what I've heard. They went on a 5 mile hike/camping trip. The left on Monday and got the tents up and that night the tornado sirens went off. They ended up staying up most of the night watching the weather. Cody said that was pretty cool. They did lots of shooting and stuff. He said he made excellent marksman which is a pretty big deal. Also, Mallary got two turkeys with one shot today so, that just makes a Mama proud. What I always wanted was some excellent shooters for kids. haha.
Well, about Washington State, he is still there and apparently he and Cody have gotten to be pretty good friends. His name is Cristover Arevelo and he is Japanese/Mexican. He sounds like a pretty nice guy that just got into the wrong things. Hopefully he is trying to change his life. He may still be going home and has a psych evaluation being done tomorrow. Cody says that he doesn't seem crazy to him but, look at some of Cody's friends. LOL.
I got Hunter Brown's address from Karen this week and sent him a card. I know they appreciate any encouragement that they can get so here is his. I wish some of you would keep him and Cody in your thoughts and prayers and send them some encouragement.

PFC Boykin, Cody L
BTRY C, 1st BN, 40th FA
5611 Rothwell St, Unit C1
Fort Sill, OK 73503-8024


PV2 Brown, Hunter J RN 207
ECO 2 54 INF
8775 Albanese Dr
Ft Benning, GA 31905

I've got 45 days before I get to see Cody again. They days are going pretty fast but, I keep thinking after graduation, it will be another four months before he comes home. But, he is looking forward to the medic training so that is encouraging. Hopefully, in that time, he can decide what he truly wants to do in the future. It's a tough decision to make when you're thinking about the rest of your life. Keep him and his choices in your prayers and thanks for following.