Monday & Tuesday, Week 14!
Our week has been really busy for us both! Kev is doing practice scenarios and having pretty late nights, while it is closing week for me at work. Sometimes busy is good though and makes the time go faster. I always miss him, but when we are both swamped the days seem to be over and I am in bed on the phone with him before I know it.
Kev's Monday started with PT early in the morning and included a few new exercises followed by a run. The rest of the day, they practiced scenarios. It seems every day is a different type of scenario so far this week. Kev really enjoys this kind of learning because it is so interactive.
Tuesday began with PMA practice early in the morning and then the cadets practiced how to march out for the Fallen Officer Memorial that was scheduled from about 8 AM - 12 PM that day. Kev said the memorial was very beautiful but of course solemn. Whenever there is a memorial around the fountain it seems to really touch him. He said the Governor, Commissioner, Sergeant and others all spoke. They read off all 252 names and also added Officer Taylor's name to the fountain. It seems more real knowing his name is on the fountain now. I remember being excited to see the fountain with Kev on Orientation Day, and now I know Kev and I both have a lot more respect for it. We understand its meaning, respect the heroes whose names are on it, and pray to never know its heartache.
I didn't hear from Kev until after 10 PM each night this week. Last night, they practiced night shooting. It doesn't get dark until around 8 PM now, so it was a long day and night. Kev said night range was fun and exciting even though it meant a late night. After range, everyone was sure to clean their guns especially after the surprise gun inspection last week. We chatted for a bit while he was cleaning but it's always hard to talk on the phone when the guys are cleaning their guns, it can be pretty loud. I think he was a little wired after range too because he couldn't get to sleep. It makes sense that it might take some time to wind down after shooting for a couple hours. For some reason I couldn't sleep either, so we were both up at 1 AM sending a couple texts to each other. Unfortunately, sleepless nights catch up with you at the Academy. He had to be up around 4:30 AM this morning (Wednesday) for a full perimeter run after only 3 hours of sleep. My poor guy. I respect him so much for his perseverance at the Academy. I love him more and more everyday.
-Mimi
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