Matthew's Letters Home
Well, this makes the fifth letter home.  However, this certainly isn't the most reassuring letter.  For those of you that don't know, Matthew has a viral infection that occasionally inhibits his ability to breath.  It was a surprise that he was able to enlist because of it, and now it seems like it is causing some problems.  Transcripts at the bottom.
Hey Everyone,

          I miss you all a lot.  I feel so alone here.  I haven't goten any mail yet, hopefully I sent the right address on the last 3 letters.

          Well, things have gone from bad to worse here.  It looks as though I may be getting a medical discharge before too long (One can at least hope).  Breathing has been getting a bit difficult.  I've been coughing up more blood and sometimes its really hard to catch my breath.  My wrist has also been giving me a world of hurt.  I guess thats what happens when you break the same wrist 3 times, eh?  It just can't hold up to some of the things weve been doing.  A few times it has just given out, and it hurts really bad.  I have an appt. on Monday to see a physical therapist about it and Ive been put through a barrage of tests about the breathing stuff.  I should know in a few days.  I am hoping so much for a medical discharge.  I can't do another 14 weeks like this.  If I were in better health and not so much pain, sure, but this is just hell.  I want to come home.
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