I just wanted to post a little something about the gratitude I have felt from all the donations I received for soldiers this past year. Months ago it was soccer balls for the Iraqi kids. I thought we might get 10 or so and we ended up with almost 40 soccer balls! It was awesome. We had donations from friends, family, church groups, friends of friends, family of friends, (you get the picture).
Now its almost time for all these wonderful soldiers to come home and the single soldiers will be coming back to Germany without loved ones to greet them. Not to mention having sheets on their beds, blankets, toothbrushes, etc. Just a room and a thanks for your service, see you in the morning. So....thats where we had some WONDERFUL donations and volunteers. I put out an email about a month ago to my email contacts and I have received 15 boxes of goodies for soldiers. Here are a few pictures of some of the fun stuff. My kids and I had a blast going through all the boxes and of course, my heart was so full that the water works followed. What can I say? When it comes to our soldiers and the patriotism and support by others, I am complete mush. So if any of those that donated items read this....Thank you on behalf of the 2 Stryker Cavalry Regiment single soldiers!!!
We received bed sheets, towels, snacks, toiletries, decorations, even beautiful homemade thank you cards. This was so great and the soldiers that have come in are already thanking us everytime they see us. Thank you again to everyone and WELCOME HOME STRYKERS!!!
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I am sure you are busy enjoying time with Jake. Congrats. You made it. Hope to hear from you soon, love you. Post some pics of the family soon.
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