Day 2, No contact

We got a message yesterday from Pvt. Buchanan that we can't write him for 7 days,  but he can write us.  In the meantime we have been finding creative ways to take pics of flat Zachary.   We will print these out and and send in his letters.
During these next 7 days,  Pvt Buchanan is getting shaved, gathering all his new gear,  being placed with his unit.   It is weird not hearing from him daily.   I pray that he is staying warm and adapts to being away with no problems.

And He's off

Today was surreal as we woke up at 0300 to take our son to the airport were he will begin a new chapter in his life.  He has had the urge to serve his country at a young age and today he starts this journey in the Oregon Army National Guard.  So to commence his journey and in his absence, I have decided to start a blog with updates as we get them.  Chandler (Zach's lovely girlfriend) and I decided since he is limited on what he can receive while in boot camp, we decided to create Flat Zachary (like Flat Stanley) and take pictures of him doing odd, crazy things and sending random photos in his letters.

Pvt. Buchanan called his dad today to let him know that Oklahoma is flat, I don't know what he was expecting.  He was going to call before boarding the bus for Ft. Sill, but was only able to text us.  When I get his address, please IM me on facebook if  you want his address.  Please be considerate of things you do send as it is limited, as much fun as it would be for us to send crazy things, I am sure it won't be for him.