I've been away from my blog for a while. No, I wasn't on vacation. My Mother fell and broke her hip and has been hospitalized. It was a rough week for her with many setbacks on the way to surgery but she finally had the surgery and is recovering. If you can say a small prayer for her as you go about your day, I'd appreciate it.
We have just celebrated Memorial Day and I can think of no better way to continue our thanksgiving to our troops then sharing with you the letters I received in today's mail from Opearation Shoebox.
Here is the first one from the director of Operation Shoebox:
"The generosity of your very special gift reflects your thoughtfulness and concern for our military heroes. We at Operation Shoebox welcome this opportunity to acknowledge your selfless act and thank you on behalf of all the men and women of our armed forces."
Underneath the message is a quote: "Patriotism is not a short and frenzied outburst of emotion but the tranquil and steady dedication of a lifetime." Adlai E. Stevensson, Jr.
Next, was a letter:
Dear Operation Shoebox Volunteers,
On behalf of myself, SPC (I have removed her name), and the 150 soldiers of A Co 82nd BSB out of Ft. Bragg, NC, we would like to take a moment to thank you for what you've done. I recently took it upon myself to enter our entire company into your program. Little did I know that we would receive so much. 3 weeks later and nearly 200 handmade, handpacked bags later we have nothing but gratitude and the deepest respect for your association and all of your volunteers. The intent of enrolling in this was to afford soldiers not receiving any mail from home the opportunity to know "someone" out there cares. As you know morale and spirits can get down out here and gestures such as this help immensely. You and others alike are what help so many of us make it through out here. If only you knew the impact a little gift can have on the heart and mind, then you might be able to grasp what it is you really do. There is no thank you large enough. We truely appreciate what you've done. We will proudly fight for you.
Thank you from the bottom of our hearts. A Co 82nd BSB
And, a big thank to you my dear readers for so willingly sharing your hearts.
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13 comments:
great post,and prayers will be said.
I will keep your mother in my prayers for a speedy recovery!
What wonderful letters too!!
Tracey
I was hoping you were traveling. I am sorry about your mother, she is in our prayers and so are you!
Linda
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You are a blessed ,giving person!
My mother broke her hip,soon to be 5 years ago. She's now 86 and has had 2 additional operations on the same hip. I've been caring for her since the orginal break.
I'll put you and your mother in my prayers.
Sending strong thoughts to your mother for a good recovery. and,.. a hug to you!
I am so sorry to hear about your mother. Sending good thoughts and prayers her way.
Now that I'm older (and have osteoporosis),falling...and breaking something, is one of my biggest fears. So I give this advise to you, and all your readers...get a bone density scan as soon as recommended by your physician!
I'll get off my soap box now;-)
Hope your mom is doing better now and love the letter you passed on. What a PERFECT idea for Memorial Day! Missing you but know you are doing GOOD THINGS!
Stressful about your mother without a doubt! Best wishes with her recovery.
BUt on the up side the letter from OSB was great. It inspires me to participate and that is just what our country needs right now. Thanks for sharing that with us.
I'll be praying for your mom's full recovery--I know it's tough! Thanks for sharing the letter from A Co 82nd BSB. This is a great project!
I hope your mother makes a full recovery.
Thanks for sharing their letter with us. And a special thanks to you for putting this all together! That was a lot of work and time, I'm sure! But so very worth it!
Also, I'll be praying for your Mom.
I'll keep your mother in my prayers. Glad to see you back :-)
O how luvly! I just read the side bars of your blog, havent done before- so uplifting Thanks
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