Connor sounds much better this evening. He was given three sets of dressings for his nose but has dispensed with these already even though they were supposed to last three weeks!
He's rather bored at the moment as he's still not allowed to participate in many of the activities. Tomorrow, the regiment are going paintballing and wall climbing and, of course, Connor's not allowed to join in. He got himself really excited today when he was told he could go with his regiment to PT (physical training), but his hopes were dashed as he was told that yes he could go, no he couldn't join in, and yes he could sit and watch! As many of you know, Connor's not one to sit around doing nothing and is finding it extremely frustrating.
He is in very good spirits though and is determined to carry on regardless, despite the teasing he's receiving from senior ranks who are trying to convince him that his injuries and the fact he still has no boots are omens that he's not cut out for the armed forces. They seem impressed by the fact that he's coming out of it smiling though.
I feel much happier having spoken to him tonight. He sounds far less nasally than he did at the beginning of the week, the pain he was in has subsided, he's very positive and is looking forward to the Passing In Parade on 15th October after which he comes home on leave. I, for one, will be really pleased to see him. Twenty days and counting...
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