Wedding Plans

The BIG DAY for Hannah and Andy is only 59 days away! Wedding plans are going well and yes, I am getting a touch of anxiety. Her dress was taken to be altered. The invitations will be done and ready to mail this week, all the flowers are pretty well done, menu has been done--well, you know how the list goes. Of course, I believe Hannah will be a beautiful bride and everything will be lovely! Tom's just glad he only has 1 daughter! I thought I would post some pics. One of her bridesmaids (Amanda) was here last weekend to be fitted for her dress- they were very pleased with the lady who will be doing the work. My goal is no last minute rush on the big stuff! So far so good!

Nathanaels Address

SR Downer, Nathanael T
DIV 925 Ship 06
Recruit Training Command
3510 Illinois Street
Great Lakes, IL 60088-3119

This has to be written in this form. He can receive letters any time but can only write on Sun. He wanted me to pass the addy on so I know he would really enjoy getting some letters!

Nathanaels New World

Here is the latest from Nathanael. First- he says there is a lot of yelling and screaming and 2 min. showers. There are 37 girls( Nate refers to them as high school drama queens) in his division and he says they cause a lot of the yelling and screaming. His division is a performing division. They are being marched to death- so to speak. They will be performing in about 4 weeks for an Admiral and some VIPs.He also tried out for the Navy choir and made it. That is only for the duration of boot camp if I'm not mistaken. He went to church and made a mistake-he ended up in a Catholic service. I'm sure that was different! He was down with strep throat for 2 days. A 103 degree temp went with it! As of last Sun. he was on light duty but, probably back to full by now. He said he was going to be ok but only with a lot of prayer. I'm sure you'll all call his name when you think of him- I know he would sure appreciate it!

Boot Camp

Nathanael finally arrived at boot camp in Chicago around 1:15 a.m. today! The plane couldn't get out of Columbus for quite awhile due to poor weather in Chicago and then the 30 guys that had made it to Chicago had to wait for more to arrive before the bus would take them to boot camp! Anyway, the first 2 weeks are going to be the toughest. Now we look forward to his first letter!

Nathanael

Ok-Nathanael is headed to Col. again. He is supposed to leave for boot camp Weds. A.M.. I thought I'd share a picture from his anchor's aweigh get together.

Update

Just an update here- Nathanael was ready to go to boot camp on Mon. He was in Columbus and was cleared to go except -he needed a Dr. to sign off on him! He had seen a Dr. in Findlay the Friday before and was on antibiotics- hence the need for the Dr. to sign off on his care. Well- it couldn't be done without a visit to the Dr.! so- his recruiter brought Nathanael back to Findlay to see the Dr. and faxed the needed paper work into command right away so there would be no further problems. Now he will leave on the 21st-barring no further problems! It worked out in Nates favor since he isn't feeling good at all. The Lord does know what He's doing!

Old and new news

Ok- so here I am-Finally!! I'm posting some photos from Hannahs FL Christmas trip so you can see what kind of family she's marrying into! (I think we'll get along fine!)Really- she is gaining a great family. We're getting ready to see Nathanael off to boot camp at Great Lakes. No communication for 2 wks! After 8 wks. of that he'll have a few days then he'll start A school. That will be abut 18 months. We went out to Olive Garden last Sat. night-compliments of Nathanael, and had a good time. (A certain young lady came to visit!)Becky Pearce is Nathanaels special friend. She is a very nice girl and a go-getter. We're also on the count down for the Wedding June 9. Meeting with the caterers tonight(2 of my sisters!)Aren't things expensive! Tom and I could do a weekend get-away for all the postage we're buying! Now- there's an idea! Really- we're having to much fun and excitement! Life is great!

Weekend update

Busy weekend! Aaron and Nathanael are on their way to Fl. as I write this. Aaron will be staying with Sam and Robin Ogg and working for Sam. He'll be staying until--?? He doesn't know how long he'll stay. Nathanael will be flying back Tues. Andy is coming for the weekend. He and Hannah will complete their premarital counseling with Bro. Nichols and then Andy will return to FL. on Mon. eve. Life just seems to stay busy! Hope your weekend is great!