We just received another phone call from Robert. I knew right away it couldn't be good news. He was calling to tell us that he failed a written test (twice) and was being "held back". It will delay his graduation from basic training by at least two weeks. He was so upset and I could tell that he is so stressed. I explained he wasn't the first and he won't be the last. That is why they have this protocol in place. He said he had been up all night studying, and I have to wonder if that is part of the problem. It is hard to know that he is this stressed, and that there is nothing I can do to help. I am so afraid he's just going to give up and decide he can't do this.
He also said that he didn't have any additional information on his health issues. I know the stress is making the health worse, and the health issues cause more stress. Because of the health, he could be delayed even more. This is hard on this mom's heart.
Specifically, please pray that Robert's health stabilizes and everything is okay physically. Secondly, please pray that Robert can pass this test and get through what he needs to get through. And lastly, we would appreciate prayers for him to be strong emotionally and mentally and be able to keep at it. He has come so far and I would hate for him to lose it all now.
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