i thought that i would share a nice thought with all of you.
the local Blue Star Moms, (i am the Secretary), have been raising money and donations for the troops deployed in Iraq and Afghanistan. i took the afternoon off from my job, and drove to the places, mainly supermarkets, where we had placed collection bins. they were all overflowing, and, i was handed over $400 in cash by the store managers, along with ramen noodles, baby wipes...(a rifleman, like my son, will explain why those are important), and other useful items.
i thought that you would all like to hear that our troops are being supported. right now, my normally neat living room is stacked all along the walls with supplies, i have been bringing everything back to my house for several weeks. this weekend, my husband and i will take everything we collected down to the Church where we Blue Star Moms will sort, and make packages that will be sent to specific Soldiers, Marines, Sailors, and others. we hope that all of those deployed from our area will receive one.
also, please keep all of the wounded in your prayers. the president of our chapter returned from Germany, her son was wounded, very badly, in Afghanistan, i have posted on him before. his room was festooned with letters, and other items. next to him, was a room with another wounded. this young man had no family, and had no letters or banners on his wall wishing him well. we are 'adopting' him. he will no longer feel alone.
be well, Family.
celeste
