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| KYgurlsrbest |
Posted - Jan 05 2008 : 11:45:03 AM
my package that I sent for Christmas! It's SOOOO exciting! I'm like a kid. Don't know him from the man in the moon, but hand wrote (yikes!) him a 2 page letter telling about some of the items in his care package (foodie items) and about our life here in Kentucky--the garden, our dogs, the cats, whatever came to mind. I figure, he doesn't know me, either, but at least he can get an idea of who sent him these items.
His letter is so kind, and gives some insight as to what they're up against there--he actually is a triage nurse and sees MANY casualties and I'm just glad that my little package brightened his day enough to write.
I'm already planning my next package--apparently black gel pens are QUITE the commodity--and I'll make sure to send some more fun food treats, too.
Farmgirl Sister #80, thanks to a very special farmgirl from the Bluegrass..."She was built like a watch, a study in balance ... with a neck and head so refined, like a drawing by DaVinci"...
NY Newsday sportswriter Bill Nack describing filly, Ruffian.
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| Utahfarmgirl |
Posted - Jan 08 2008 : 10:13:59 PM
Joannie, the website ishttp://www.anelder.org. Thanks!
Farmgirl hug,
Patricia
Proud Farmgirl Sister #19
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| kydeere40744 |
Posted - Jan 08 2008 : 7:38:47 PM
One of the professional associations that I am do an "adopt a soldier" with our local troops. There are a lot of our Kentucky boys over there and I've known a few personally. Thankfully they are back home. I think anything to show our support to the troops is a wonderful thing. I went to the coming home ceremony with my best friend whose brother just came back from the war. I tell you what, the energy in that room and excitement was very overwhelming. We had to wait about an hour but kept getting updates of where they were. As soon as they come walking through that door, the cheers and applause were louder than any football game you'll ever hear. They had to go through a briefing before seeing family and finally they let everyone loose. I don't think there was a dry eye in the place. We found out about a few that did not have family there to visit that were friends of her brothers. So we invited them out to eat with us and had a great time learning about everyone. The one thing they talked about was the packages and letters they got. It gave them hope and encouragement during those long days.
That's wonderful that you got that letter Jonni! Sometimes you hear something and sometimes you don't.
~Jessica in Kentucky & Miss Wilma's Niece~
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| miss wilma |
Posted - Jan 08 2008 : 7:30:58 PM
Jonnie it is so good to see all of you doing for our soldier boys, I have avery good friend from the pentagon and have been able thru him to do things for our guys at Walter Reed, But it doesnt have to be Walter Reed , any of our military hospitals can use items and support for our guys and gals , if some of you cant find a soldier you might want to ck into this, Some of our soldiers laying there have no families. It is a good feeling for them to know we havent forgotten them.
I am a farm girl married to a sewing machine
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| Utahfarmgirl |
Posted - Jan 08 2008 : 10:07:57 AM
Thanks, Jo! I'll look there. And thanks for checking out the elders.
Farmgirl hug,
Patricia
Proud Farmgirl Sister #19
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| Hideaway Farmgirl |
Posted - Jan 08 2008 : 06:58:01 AM
Patricia, I went to the anysolder.com website and clicked on Where to Send, there is a list down teh left side of the screen with soldiers' names; you can click on any name to get more detail about that soldier. Hope that helps!
Will go take a look at anelder.org as well. Nice to find some new ways to help others...
Jo
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| queenofdreamsz4u |
Posted - Jan 07 2008 : 6:41:16 PM
Jonni,
Thanks so much for sharing the anysoldier.com and the details of your delightful package of goodies. I know it had to mean soooo much to this soldier! It's a good thing all the way around. I would love to start doing this now that I know where to go to find a soldier.
Thanks again,
Stephanie
Farmgirl Sister #22
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"hold close your inner child and always listen to the gentle whispers" ~queenofdreamsz
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| Utahfarmgirl |
Posted - Jan 07 2008 : 5:23:33 PM
You're welcome, Jonni. Let me know what you think.
OK, ladies, I'm brain dead here. I went to anysoldier and it said to click on "where to send" and it would give a list of soldiers who are participating but all I can see is one person's success story. What am I doing wrong?
Thanks in advance.
Farmgirl hug,
Patricia
Proud Farmgirl Sister #19
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| KYgurlsrbest |
Posted - Jan 07 2008 : 06:59:21 AM
Thanks, Patricia, for the link. I'm going to go visit it right now and see what I can do for these folks...it IS terrible, and I've always thought about the reservation life because my great grandmother avoided it by marrying--she was Blackfoot and married an Englishman living in Arkansas. They moved to Zanesville, Ohio so he could work in the pottery companies. This was of course, after she was christianized and given a proper name.
Thanks so much for providing this link....I'm going to get my mom involved, too!!
Farmgirl Sister #80, thanks to a very special farmgirl from the Bluegrass..."She was built like a watch, a study in balance ... with a neck and head so refined, like a drawing by DaVinci"...
NY Newsday sportswriter Bill Nack describing filly, Ruffian.
http://www.buyhandmade.org/ |
| KYgurlsrbest |
Posted - Jan 07 2008 : 06:54:55 AM
My guy was from Baltimore--so I took a chance and sent him an Edgar Allen Poe complete short story and poetry book (it was a HUGE hit!) and though I couldn't send him crabcakes or anything, I explained in my note that since, I couldn't send much from his home, I could send favorites from mine and give him an experience of another homeplace. He wrote that he shared the sweets with others, and also the mustard (they LOVED the mustard!!!). It doesn't need to be refrigerated, so I thought it was smart.
Farmgirl Sister #80, thanks to a very special farmgirl from the Bluegrass..."She was built like a watch, a study in balance ... with a neck and head so refined, like a drawing by DaVinci"...
NY Newsday sportswriter Bill Nack describing filly, Ruffian.
http://www.buyhandmade.org/ |
| MustangSuzie |
Posted - Jan 07 2008 : 06:39:41 AM
The soldiers you see listed on anysoldier.com are representatives for a particular unit, or group of guys/gals. Their name is listed and when they get goodies sent to them they distribute them. It is an awesome program that a soldiers mother set up. You can find soldiers, marines, airmen, sailors all there...for marines you type in anymarine.com etc. That is awesome that he wrote back to you. I know they love to get goodies from 'home'. The farmgirls here are so very generous, great to be among such fine people. 
Blessings....
Sarah
www.mustangsuzie.blogspot.com
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| Utahfarmgirl |
Posted - Jan 06 2008 : 11:30:20 AM
Jonni, the website is "anelder.org" I think. It's the Adopt A Native Elder program out of Salt Lake City. They help the Navajo in the Arizona area reservations. It's a disgrace the way most of these people have to live - lanterns for light, no heat or cooling, etc. And we're talking folks in their 80s and 90s who still herd sheep and weave blankets. (I wish I could afford a blanket. They're unbelievably beautiful!) When you adopt an elder, you receive their profile of course and twice a year you send $ to buy food boxes, which are delivered by volunteers on "Food Runs". Then if you want, you can send other boxes, or things that would be useful. I just sent a Christmas box with new warm clothes, a battery for their lantern, Stuie's biscotti, and some fancy candy. We also ssent a letter. They appreciate everything so much! they asked for photos and letters about where I live so I sent photos. They couldn't believe the green and trees exist. And because they know I'm a minister, their daughter sent me a page (not ripped out of it!) from a Navajo language Bible. I was thrilled! You'll love reading about them and you can request a copy of the latest newsletter on the website.
Do you think there's anyone in your soldier's unit who would like something from home?
Love,
P
Proud Farmgirl Sister #19
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| KYgurlsrbest |
Posted - Jan 05 2008 : 7:05:55 PM
I found my soldier at Anysoldier.com. It was difficult finding who to send something to...in the end, I sent my package to this guy, because he was out of Ft. Riley, Kansas, where my dad did his basic training in WWII. I also liked that they typically weren't a "popular" unit, and he didn't request anything at all, except pens.
Patricia, I'd really love to send letters and things to the native elders. What a joy that would bring me--my daddy being half cherokee. Would make him proud for sure.
Farmgirl Sister #80, thanks to a very special farmgirl from the Bluegrass..."She was built like a watch, a study in balance ... with a neck and head so refined, like a drawing by DaVinci"...
NY Newsday sportswriter Bill Nack describing filly, Ruffian.
http://www.buyhandmade.org/ |
| Utahfarmgirl |
Posted - Jan 05 2008 : 6:40:19 PM
Most of the time, those who are far away or in rest homes or hospitals appreciate chatty letters or cards the most. The Native Elders that I help under the Adopt A Native Elder program love to read letters and get cards even if they don't speak English or even read! Someone always reads and translates for them. It the thought that someone cares enough to share a few moments with then that counts.
Jonni, please tell us how to find a soldier.
Thanks!
Patricia
Proud Farmgirl Sister #19
check out my etsy site http://ThePlayfulFarmgirl.etsy.com
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| willowtreecreek |
Posted - Jan 05 2008 : 4:36:12 PM
Jonni - I would love to send a care package. How did you find a soldier to send one too?
Farmgirl Sister #17
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| KYgurlsrbest |
Posted - Jan 05 2008 : 11:59:04 AM
Absolutely! I think this could be such a great way to show off our farmgirl community! I mean, we can do SO much charity at home, abroad, whatever. I sent him some items from a neighborhood candy store (think Mayberry) and mustard from Sunflower Sundries with the idea that he could share with co-workers. I couldn't send very much because money had been so tight here, but look--it didn't have to be miraculous, did it? Sometimes I feel inadequate in my methods of "giving" and think if it isn't some large monetary gift it doesn't count, so you shouldn't bother anyway....that's just silly!!!
Farmgirl Sister #80, thanks to a very special farmgirl from the Bluegrass..."She was built like a watch, a study in balance ... with a neck and head so refined, like a drawing by DaVinci"...
NY Newsday sportswriter Bill Nack describing filly, Ruffian.
http://www.buyhandmade.org/ |
| Utahfarmgirl |
Posted - Jan 05 2008 : 11:53:25 AM
Beautiful Joni, this is a perfect way to do your challenge! This one would count for many days! Can I play, too? Speaking for myself, I'd like to play, but this would make a great Challenge project!
love,
Patricia
Proud Farmgirl Sister #19
check out my etsy site http://ThePlayfulFarmgirl.etsy.com
Take me home, country roads |
| sleepless reader |
Posted - Jan 05 2008 : 11:53:08 AM
We sent to a platoon member of my son's friend. Haven't heard anything, but we, too are planning a package for Valentine's day. Good to know about the gel pens...God be with them all.
Sharon
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