Don't think about the whole thing!

October 19, Day 8

Howdy Zach,

You’ve been gone for a week and it seems like a lifetime. I miss you far More than you can ever know. I love you so much. You have always beenSo important to me. In the last week I have had flashbacks, dreams and Thoughts of you constantly. You must know that you are in my prayers

In virtually every moment of the day. Ok. Enough. I am so proud of you For the decision that you have made and that you are following through With that decision. I’m following through on my commitment to you as well.

We've received dozens of encouraging comments from friends and family concerning Zach. Some don't know how to handle it, but Zach's Godfather sure does. Prayer, support, comfort and communication. Zach and we have been so blessed as a family to have such incredible friends and family members.  

As I told Zach in his first letter. "Don't think about the whole thing. Stay in the moment and enjoy the moments!"

Thanks for your support.

Please keep Zach in your prayers.

Tim

So, started my first letter to Recruit Private Zach Ziegler. I know that this experience is as much for his family as it is for Zach. This is how he is going to grow up and become the man The Lord wants him to be.