The Good Things in Life > Extending the hand of kindness
Military Care Packages: Part II
Venus193:
With all the news stories about more troops being sent over, the need will be escalating. It blows my mind.
Supporters: How is it going?
My big update: Two of my groups have been sent home. The Medevac fliers went home last week and another small group stationed in Afghanistan went home a little before that. The female Marine from New Jersey hasn't posted back to the site and I didn't get another letter from her. I know they're not required to write back but since most of them do I am concerned.
Remember the Betty Crocker microwaveable brownies mentioned in the old thread? I found them in a dollar store in my neighborhood this afternoon and bought 10 of them for the group in Baghdad I send stuff to every other week.
My new office neighborhood had a fabulous dollar store and a Cosmetic Market store with amazing discounts on things like sunblock. I also just ordered 25 bottles of mint shower gel from Yves Rocher.
Lisbeth:
If I'm free this weekend, I'll finally have a chance to participate. (I got called to report for jury duty tomorrow morning, already been postponed... ::))
I'm thinking about sending small office supplies, like pens and pencils. We'll see.
Venus193:
Have you found a group to send to? I haven't sent office supplies yet, but I found some lovely writing paper and envelopes to send to the women in the Baghdad group.
jais:
I can have a group from MN tomorrow if you'd like............ Just let me know. We sent BF about 4 care packages while he was there (2003, initial invasion) and both of us would like to participate.....
**Modified for spelling as it was past my bedtime. :) **
Venus193:
Just so everyone knows, this is the best site for advice and for finding someone who needs our help:
http://www.anysoldier.com/
The site also needs help. I contributed $50 last month to keep it going.
I have to say that it feels good to know that this is appreciated. I get notes from Baghdad all the time about the most ordinary stuff... likes Drakes snacks.
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