It’s That Time Again; Let’s Support Our Troops
- September 05, 2009
- Category: Daily Diary
- (22) Comments
We’re all enjoying a beautiful, long holiday weekend. Perhaps we are already thinking about Thanksgiving and Christmas or Hanukkah. Maybe we’re thinking about the relatives we’ll invite for dinner. It’s definitely the time of year when family relationships are at the forefront of our thoughts. But there are many young men and women who will be far away from home for the holidays. These are our brave young men and women in uniform. Their sacrifices for us ensure we have the freedom to enjoy our lives. Let’s let them know how much we owe to them and how much their service means to us.
I’ve been a huge fan of Operation Shoebox for quite some time. The last box we assembled through this blog was a great success thanks to all of you. This time, however, when I visited the Operation Shoebox site, they suggested sending a package to a soldier you already know.
I didn’t have to search far to find the person to support. Our very own blogging friend, Jessi, is about to be deployed to Djibouti. Where is that, what is deployment like? Well, I’ll let Jessi herself tell the story. You can read it by clicking HERE.
What’s the scoop? We are going to gather a box of goodies for Jessi and her brave friends. And we are going to send them notes of encouragement and thanks. You can participate by doing the following:
Leave a comment below expressing your thoughts and letting Jessi and her friends know how much we appreciate them. Comments can be as long or short as you’d like.
For each comment I receive, I will add another item to the box. Spotted Cow Soaps has most generously offered to help us get started by providing me with 25 of her wonderful soaps and 25 bottles of her incredible lotions.
I will leave a link up to this post until October 30th to allow you plenty of time to participate. If you know of anyone who would like to add their message to Jessi and her friends, please send them here to comment. Let’s make sure Jessi and her friends know how much we appreciate their service.
And, Jessi a BIG THANK YOU. You are an inspiration to us all.
Oops…deleted my own comment.
A military wife for only 4 years, I haven't done the "hard" time, but I certainly have been surrounded by those who did.
I'm SO VERY THANKFUL for those soldiers who put it out there every day; I know first hand what my family's freedom costs American military families.
Great Idea!
Date: September 05, 2009
What a wonderful thing to do! I hope you get loads of comments. How nice of Spotted Cow Soaps to donate too. I was planning on buying a few things from her and this makes me even happier to do buy from her.
Sharon (Mom to Sniffie and the Florida Furkids)
Date: September 05, 2009
Happy SITS Saturday Sharefest"
wow just wow-this is an amazing thing you are doing
Jessi-Thank You-Thank You so much for what you do for our freedoms
Date: September 05, 2009
Jessi:
Thank you very much for serving our country. Please stay save and come back home soon.
Red:
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Thank you for doing this
Date: September 05, 2009
Thank you to our Military men and women and their families too.
Date: September 05, 2009
I have friends who have just returned, and more who are being deployed in the next two months. Well I know the sacrifice these men and women make for their country and their loved ones. And the loved ones left behnd make tremendous sacrifices of their own; we musn't forget them. Jessi, be safe, and thank you so much.
Date: September 05, 2009
thank you to those who serve, we appreciate your sacrifice, and thank you for this post and timely reminder .
Date: September 05, 2009
Our daughter Sara is on her way to Al Taji, as I type this. Heard from her yesturday, from Quatar, waitin for a transport to Iraq.
She will be one of those away from husband and family for the holidays. She is supposed to be there for 6 months.
Date: September 05, 2009
Way to go, I'm all for supporting the troops. The sacrifice paid by members of the services and their families can never be repaid. We have to respect and appreciate them in hopes that somehow, this little thing strengthens their spirit.
Jessie, be safe and dream of a speedy return.
Date: September 05, 2009
It is difficult for us at home to fully understand and appreciate the incredible sacrifice our Soldiers make by taking on the mountainous task of serving our country. From the bottom of my heart, thank you, Soldier, for all that you do!
Date: September 05, 2009
Jessi:
May the Lord bless you and keep you.
May the Lord make His face to shine upon you…to shine upon and be gracious… and be gracious unto you.
I do not take my freedom lightly. I am grateful for our service men and women, and the sacrifices that they, and their families, make to keep our country safe.
God Bless You now and always.
Date: September 05, 2009
Thank you Jessie, thank you for fighting for America's freedom.
May God Bless you and your friends.
Stay safe and be well!
Date: September 05, 2009
Thank you Jesse! God Bless you!
Misha
Date: September 06, 2009
Thanks for the link. My daughter's friend is about to be deployed to Northern Iraq. We'll send him care packages through his Mom. But Operation Shoebox is a great organization. Definitely worth supporting!
Date: September 06, 2009
Dear Jessi and friends:
Thanks for what you do for us here in the states! You are an inspiration to many! I am so thankful that you have chosen to serve in the way you have. You are making the world a better place. I am a former sailor and I know that sometimes it doesn't feel like you are making a difference, but you MOST DEFINITELY are. Keep up the good work, blessings, Rebecca <><
Date: September 06, 2009
Hi, I'm stopping by from SITS, just to show some comment love! May God bless you for all of your wonderful work.
Have a blessed day!
Teresa <><
http://toomanyheartbeats.blogspot.com
Date: September 06, 2009
What a nice idea!
To Jess and friends, thanks so much for the huge sacrifice you are making by serving in the military. Be safe and God bless you!
Date: September 06, 2009
to Jessi and all who serve~
Thank you! You are forever in our hearts.
Date: September 07, 2009
Thank you Jessi and friend! Our thoughts and prayers are with you!
Your blog is amazing. There is something just so…peaceful about it. I thknk I'm hooked!
Date: September 07, 2009
Thank you to all the men and women serving this great country. May God bless and keep them.
Have a terrific day.
Date: September 07, 2009
w00fs, me hopes me iz not to late fur u to add another goodie…i appreciate our service people very much…mama has a nephew in the navy in va….
b safe,
~rocky~
Date: September 08, 2009
Thank-you for this awesome support of our troops serving. I just found your blog and have spent the last hour at the Anysoldier web-site and you have inspired me to sign up to send a care package (or 2 or or…) to a very worthy recipient. Thank-you again and may God Bless each and everyone of our service-men & women who volunteer to protect us and the world around us.
Date: December 27, 2009