And, as military families know, holiday mailing deadlines loom. That's why this message from Patti Patton-Bader is all the more urgent. We have already ordered a holiday care package for our adopted soldier through the Angel Store. But, if you were looking for that little something to give to someone who has everything, why not give one of these holiday care packages to "Any Soldier" in honor of your gift recipient? I know I'd be happy to have someone do that on my behalf.
Here's the scoop from Patti:
Dear Guard Wife,
First let me say "THANK YOU" for making a wonderful difference in the lives of our soldiers!!!Second, while I know it's unusual to get a holiday message this early, there's a very good reason I'm writing at this time.So many of America's soldiers, Marines, airmen and sailors will be spending Christmas far away from their family and loved ones.
Worse yet, the wounded will be recovering from their injuries at military hospitals... feeling homesick and very alone.
For husbands, wives, fathers and mothers separated from their spouses and children, Christmas can hurt.But, you can bring joy and happiness to these heroes this Christmas.
Soldiers' Angels is committed to providing 180,000 WRAPPED IN HOLIDAY SPIRIT care packages to ALL of our men and women serving overseas this Christmas.
Along with a handmade blanket, each care package will include snacks, hot chocolate, a stainless steel travel mug, socks and a handwritten holiday card.
To accomplish our mission to purchase, assemble and ship thousands of WRAPPED IN HOLIDAY SPIRIT care packages halfway around the world... we need to start preparing now.
And the only way Soldiers' Angels can complete a job of this magnitude is to enlist the help of patriotic, caring Americans like you who support our troops.
I believe you are that kind of person.
Don't worry, I'm not asking you to sew a single stitch. But I am asking for your urgent financial support so we can send all 180,000 care packages overseas.
Each care package costs about $25. I'm hoping you can send at least that much.
A WRAPPED IN HOLIDAY SPIRIT care package can really boost a soldier's spirits.
Knowing they are loved and that their sacrifices are appreciated means so much to these brave men and women.
That's why your support is so critical.
Our soldiers need to hear from you - especially during the holidays. Please help a soldier who won't be home this Christmas.
You can help by sending your most generous contribution today. To donate now please click here.You and I have a great opportunity to bring joy into a soldier's life this Christmas day.
No soldier should go unloved... especially during the holiday season.
Thanks again! I know our troops will love the WRAPPED IN HOLIDAY SPIRIT care packages you will help send.
Please help in any way you can.Sincerely,
That's right! $25 and you can cross one person off your list. $100 and you'd take care of 4 people and four heroes. It's a win-win-win. You are able to 1) cross a person off your list AND receive a tax-deduction; 2) make your recipient feel good without cluttering her house with useless crap or underpants; and 3) you let a soldier know you care...a lot.
That is a wonderful program, my husband will not be home this Christmas.
By the way, I want to spread the word to other Military Wives that there's a contest just for us! Write a blackboard message to a Military member serving in the armed forces.
Go to http://www.rebeccapidgeon.com/pages/contest/contest.html and enter Send Your Own Blackboard Message Contest from singer Rebecca Pidgeon.
First prize is $150 gift certificate to local Spa of your choice. Plus there are 2nd, and 3rd place prizes as well! The contest ends November 1st.
Personally I want first place. If you would like to tell all your readers about the contest you can get a widget to put on your blog at: http://www.rebeccapidgeon.com/pages/contest/ctools.html
Also feel free to forward this on to all the Military wives you know.
Happy Blogging and Good Luck in the Contest!
Posted by: Military Wife | 02 October 2008 at 05:46 PM