A Challenge
TOO LATE FOR CHRISTMAS, BUT....
At this point, I don't even remember what turned me on to this, but somehow, I was directed to Anysoldier.com. It gives addresses to troops to send letters, cards and care packages. Go there, and see what you think.
Right this second, my floor is covered in toiletries, snacks, footballs, basketballs, books and magazines. We divided all this into 3 piles, and we have adopted three units to send this stuff too. I have gotten my units at work involved, and a few have responded with great generosity.
We have a used book store here in town. I went to buy a few books to send, told them what I was doing, and the "boss" asked me if I could wait a few minutes. I told her sure, and about ten minutes later, she came back with over 60 books for me to send as well. I got the hugs, wish I could send them in the boxes I am mailing.
You can't imagine how this is making us feel. The only way is for you to do it, or contribute to the places that will handle it for you if you send money.
In other words "ACTIONS SPEAK LOUDER THAN WORDS!!!" I know from experience you will get much more back than you give.
At this point, I don't even remember what turned me on to this, but somehow, I was directed to Anysoldier.com. It gives addresses to troops to send letters, cards and care packages. Go there, and see what you think.
Right this second, my floor is covered in toiletries, snacks, footballs, basketballs, books and magazines. We divided all this into 3 piles, and we have adopted three units to send this stuff too. I have gotten my units at work involved, and a few have responded with great generosity.
We have a used book store here in town. I went to buy a few books to send, told them what I was doing, and the "boss" asked me if I could wait a few minutes. I told her sure, and about ten minutes later, she came back with over 60 books for me to send as well. I got the hugs, wish I could send them in the boxes I am mailing.
You can't imagine how this is making us feel. The only way is for you to do it, or contribute to the places that will handle it for you if you send money.
In other words "ACTIONS SPEAK LOUDER THAN WORDS!!!" I know from experience you will get much more back than you give.
posted by Mommanurse at 8:35 AM
5 Comments:
Good on ya, MommaNurse, Can't imagine you doing anything less.
Now, remember, this is a challenge, not a fishing trip for compliments. But, thanks.
I can't answer your challenge. I did march in the Veteran's Day parade this year, I am on the Executive Board of Directors for Character Counts of Chavez County and the Advisory Board of the Salvation Army. I raised $12,000 for the CAPS Scholarship fund for the ENMU Foundation, but just don't have the wherewithall to do more.
Sorry
Hah!! I knew it, I just knew it!!
Hah! I knewit, I just knew it!! It takes a big heart to motor a big guy.
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