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celstu1 · 07-25-2007, 10:30 AM

Me too, you women and men are soooo AWESOME!!! This is really going to brighten his days! You all have NO idea how much this will mean to him. Im going to let him know that he's going to be surprised in the next couple weeks! That will keep him guessing!

I cannot thank you all enough!!! Scroll up and I wrote his address and the types of things to put into a package if you want to send a package.

HUGS TO YOU ALL!!!!!!!!

patty58 · 07-25-2007, 11:05 AM

Just want to bump this up

bdbmamaw · 07-25-2007, 04:28 PM

I'll try to get a pkg out from my furbabies by the weekend!!!

Hey guys! Post pics if you can of what you're sending!

MeganS · 07-25-2007, 08:01 PM

I'm so sorry.

My prayers are with you, as well as everyone else who has loved ones fighting in the war. I am going to send your brother a card.

My older brother wants to join the Military. He doesn't understand how much work, etc. it is. He just thinks it sounds like the coolest thing ever, and now he's 16 so the recruiters can talk to him.

Kevin is getting into the police force now (he's going through the Jr. Acadmey), so I hope he changes his mind about what he wants to do. It scares me just thinking that he'd be off fighting in that war...

Tina_Luvs_Missy · 07-25-2007, 09:50 PM

I'm sorry, hopefully he comes home to your family soon. I've lost many family members in Iraq (my parents were born there) and it's sad, Iraq is helpless... I don't see how USA is fighting for their country... they've basically taken over. I'm sure he'll come back soon though. God bless. Sometimes I wish there was never Oil in iraq... all this wouldn't be happening, how depressing. Saddam is gone--- they can get out now, right? wasn't that Bush's stragedy in the beginning ? He should pull his soldiers back home, where they belong.

Baby Blessing · 07-25-2007, 10:35 PM

I just read your posting and wanted to let you know we will put a package together tomorrow and send to your brother. Thanks for posting his mailing address.

I am posting a letter we wrote and send to our troops in each and every care package. We do not agree with our being in Iraq but we support our troops and we need to do everything we can to let them know they are not forgotten. I will post a list of items we have chose from in putting our care packages together.
Patti and Jack

This Is For All Our Troops Men and Women
God Bless Each Of You.

This is being sent to each and every one of you to let you know our thoughts and Prayers are with you daily. We sincerely hope the package we have put together are items each of you will be able to use. We wish we could come and take your place so each of you could be with your families and loved ones. I know there are many Grannies and Gramps that share the same feelings as we do. Please keep strong in your Faith and know that Our Dear Lord knows our needs as we strive on each day. I must keep telling myself as the years are upon us both that God didn’t promise us a rose garden without the thorns but HE did promise us Strength for each day and Hope for tomorrow and Eternity with HIM. We continually pray for you and your families and are grateful to each of you for the many sacrifices you make in serving in our Armed Forces. We have constantly emailed our Government Officials and let them know to make sure your needs are met.
We also voice our own view on our being there in Iraq. We don't go along with our government continuing to be in Iraq but we support each of you in our daily thoughts and prayers and hope the care packages help in some way to know we are here for you.
We pray the country there will be able to return to care for itself and you all can return home soon.
We send a big hug to each of you.
Sincerely, Grannie Patti and Grampa Jack

Baby Blessing · 07-25-2007, 10:40 PM

This is a list that has helped us to put together our care packages to those in Iraq.
Patti and Jack
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Helpful hints for Summer Care Package Mailing:
For those of you who have loved ones deployed to the hotter areas of
the world, as much as they like chocolate, do not mail it! During this
weather chocolate and caramel end up arriving in one goopy mess.
Brownies are USUALLY safe to mail, as long as you pack them
efficiently. However, with brownies being so moist, if they are being
shipped to a tropical region, there is always the possibility of them
mildewing.
This is a good time to send such items as: sunflower seeds, pumpkin
seeds, dried meats, crackers, chips, fruit roll ups, etc.
POWDERED DRINK MIX!!! This can be a lifesaver. Next time you see
PRE-SWEETENED powdered drink mix on sale, pick some up and include it
in your next care package. They can easily be added to a bottle of water or a canteen of water for a nice refreshing treat.

Comfort Items

* Gel insoles * Toilet paper
* Foot powder * Small battery operated fan
* T-shirts * Baby wipes
* Underwear * Eye drops
* Socks * A big fluffy towel
* Glade Stick-Ups * Blanket from home.

Drinks:

* Instant coffee. You can get it in many different flavors.
* Tea bags
* Powdered Gatorade. Don't forget a pitcher, jug or some sort of
container.
* Lemonade mix. (Pre-sweetened)
* Kool-Aid. (Pre-sweetened)
* Powdered hot chocolate. It also comes in many flavors.

Everyday

* Send self-addressed stamped envelopes.
* A roll of stamps
* Calling cards
* Pictures of you
* pictures of family
* pictures of friends
* pictures of home
* Send letters that you've recorded on tape
* Send your loved one a video letter
* Make a mix tape of all your favorite songs

Fun Stuff!

* Send board games-the ones they have made into key chains.

Videotape their favorite shows on TV. Ensure they can watch it.
* Send favorite magazines. Check the postal restrictions
* Disposable cameras.
* Send a few toys. Slinky, squirt guns, etc.
* Theme packages.
* Send pocket electronic games.
* Make and send a miniature scrapbook.

General Stuff

* Dixie cups * Eyeglass cleaner wipes
* Small battery operated light * Padded mailing envelope
* Batteries * Stamps, paper and envelopes
* Cordless electric razor * A stress ball
* Sun block * A small sewing kit.

Non-Microwave Meals: (Ensure that there access to a source of HOT
water.)

* Cup 'o Noodles soups
* Dry cereal. Small, individual serving boxes.
* Instant oatmeal or grits.
* Breakfast bars. Granola, cereal and power bars.
* Bowl Appetite dinners.

Snacks: CAUTION: Spray-cans may explode!

* Tuna in the "fresh pouch". Doesn't require draining
* Beef Sticks such as Slim Jims
* Crackers and a Cheese spread. NOT IN CANS
* Potted meat and crackers
* Single servings of bagged chips.
* Cookies.
* Tuna with crackers.
* Triscuits and Ritz crackers
* Lunchables. The varieties that don't have to be refrigerated.
* Candy, of course.
* Snack Cakes
* M & M's
* Graham crackers.
* Chocolate-dipped pretzels * Pretzels

* Pop tarts. *Pre-packaged brownies.
* Licorice * Trail mix
* Bubble gum * Rice Krispie Treats!
* Snack mixes like Chex Mix * Nuts - Cashews, peanuts, etc.
* Applesauce, pudding or fruit cups with the pop-off lids.

Toiletries:

* Razors * Mouth wash
* Shaving cream * Soap
* Foot powder * After-shave lotion
* Shampoo * Conditioner

aka_yorkie_mama · 07-25-2007, 10:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rudys Mom

Oh My Gosh, hearing that your brother will now be over there longer is terrible.

I feel so bad for you and him. My daughter has a friend who's on his 2nd tour in Iraq and everytime she hears from him, she says he sounds less and less like himself.

I fully support our troops. But NOT the war.

I have to agree i fear we are going to get our babys back like the nam vets came back so many people dont state this fully I love our Troops and im pissed at this oil war ..the rich get richer the poor die

IluvLucy · 07-26-2007, 03:32 AM

Please pm me his address

I'm definitely in and whatever he gets that's "extra" he can share with others.

What a wonderful idea!

s13silviagirl · 07-26-2007, 04:01 AM

Sadly a lot of people end up in this situation. They do it to people all the time. I know I am in that situation. I am being extended at my current duty station and cannot transfer. Even after your "enlistment" is up they can retain you on active duty.

All they tell us is "you are the one that signed on the line, no one made you do it".

I feel for you and your family. My family is frustrated too. Granted, I am not in Iraq right now. But I do appreciate what he is doing. What branch of service is your brother in? I am willing to send a care package too! If you can PM me his address I would be glad to! Also, maybe a name or two of his co-workers that are not getting anything, I know they all need some love out there!

Best wishes, and praying for his safety.

Lisa

patty58 · 07-26-2007, 05:21 AM

Thank you so much Patti for all of your information. I already have 4 hand held games ready to go but will go to the store and add some of the stuff you mentioned. You are awesome. Patty

celstu1 · 07-26-2007, 08:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Baby Blessing

I just read your posting and wanted to let you know we will put a package together tomorrow and send to your brother. Thanks for posting his mailing address.

I am posting a letter we wrote and send to our troops in each and every care package. We do not agree with our being in Iraq but we support our troops and we need to do everything we can to let them know they are not forgotten. I will post a list of items we have chose from in putting our care packages together.
Patti and Jack

This Is For All Our Troops Men and Women
God Bless Each Of You.

This is being sent to each and every one of you to let you know our thoughts and Prayers are with you daily. We sincerely hope the package we have put together are items each of you will be able to use. We wish we could come and take your place so each of you could be with your families and loved ones. I know there are many Grannies and Gramps that share the same feelings as we do. Please keep strong in your Faith and know that Our Dear Lord knows our needs as we strive on each day. I must keep telling myself as the years are upon us both that God didn’t promise us a rose garden without the thorns but HE did promise us Strength for each day and Hope for tomorrow and Eternity with HIM. We continually pray for you and your families and are grateful to each of you for the many sacrifices you make in serving in our Armed Forces. We have constantly emailed our Government Officials and let them know to make sure your needs are met.
We also voice our own view on our being there in Iraq. We don't go along with our government continuing to be in Iraq but we support each of you in our daily thoughts and prayers and hope the care packages help in some way to know we are here for you.
We pray the country there will be able to return to care for itself and you all can return home soon.
We send a big hug to each of you.
Sincerely, Grannie Patti and Grampa Jack

Patti, that is wonderful!! I am so glad to hear that you do this... and your letter is really kind and uplifting! I am sure you are touching sooo many soldiers and their appreciation for these kinds of things is like nothing we'll ever experience. Bless you!

celstu1 · 07-26-2007, 08:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by IluvLucy

Please pm me his address

I'm definitely in and whatever he gets that's "extra" he can share with others.

What a wonderful idea!

here is his address:

Sargeant Matthew W. Loiselle
886ESFS
Unit 60508
APO-AE 09375

Thank YOU with all my heart!!!

Baby Blessing · 07-26-2007, 09:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by IluvLucy

Please pm me his address

I'm definitely in and whatever he gets that's "extra" he can share with others.

What a wonderful idea!

TLC also has a thread here on this forum, her brother is being deployed to Afghanastan.

We include a letter and make copies placed within the care package so that they can be given to the others. Here of late we have been mainly sending items such as below in multiple quanities for sharing. Those we have heard from have said items such as, foot powder, foot soaks (those items we place in a freezer bag to keep seperate from the other items) baby wipes, disposable thin rubber gloves, small jar of vaseline, eye glass wipes. alchohol wipes (individual packets come in small box of 100) a quart plastic container filled with cool aid, lemon aide, tea pkgs. Zip lock Freezer bags. Several stores have the small individual variety of many great items for $1.00 or 2 for $1.00 and they pack real easy. Each of these are items that they remarked about getting. Little things, but to them they mean a lot.
Patti and Jack

2byorkiemom · 07-26-2007, 09:48 AM

I know how your heart feels my baby brother just joined active duty and they have already told him after basic he will be going. I wish I knew the words to mend your heartache but I don't. Just hang in there we will be praying for you and your family and for his speedy safe homecoming. My family will be sending him a package as well. We are so thankful that he is over there risking his life for us.....

Janet

07-25-2007, 10:30 AM	#16
celstu1 Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 10,534	Me too, you women and men are soooo AWESOME!!! This is really going to brighten his days! You all have NO idea how much this will mean to him. Im going to let him know that he's going to be surprised in the next couple weeks! That will keep him guessing! I cannot thank you all enough!!! Scroll up and I wrote his address and the types of things to put into a package if you want to send a package. HUGS TO YOU ALL!!!!!!!! __________________ “Petting, scratching, and cuddling a dog could be as soothing to the mind and heart as deep meditation and almost as good for the soul as prayer.” ― Dean Koontz

07-25-2007, 04:28 PM	#18
bdbmamaw Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 883	I'll try to get a pkg out from my furbabies by the weekend!!! Hey guys! Post pics if you can of what you're sending! __________________ MYLAN CONNOR PIXIE KERA SAMMIE

07-25-2007, 08:01 PM	#19
MeganS Donating YT 7000 Club Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: New Jersey Posts: 12,016 Blog Entries: 1	I'm so sorry. My prayers are with you, as well as everyone else who has loved ones fighting in the war. I am going to send your brother a card. My older brother wants to join the Military. He doesn't understand how much work, etc. it is. He just thinks it sounds like the coolest thing ever, and now he's 16 so the recruiters can talk to him. Kevin is getting into the police force now (he's going through the Jr. Acadmey), so I hope he changes his mind about what he wants to do. It scares me just thinking that he'd be off fighting in that war... __________________ Megan "I have my dreams, I have made plans." - The Pirate Queen All Gave Some; Some Gave All

07-25-2007, 09:50 PM	#20
Tina_Luvs_Missy YT Addict Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Canada Posts: 326	I'm sorry, hopefully he comes home to your family soon. I've lost many family members in Iraq (my parents were born there) and it's sad, Iraq is helpless... I don't see how USA is fighting for their country... they've basically taken over. I'm sure he'll come back soon though. God bless. Sometimes I wish there was never Oil in iraq... all this wouldn't be happening, how depressing. Saddam is gone--- they can get out now, right? wasn't that Bush's stragedy in the beginning ? He should pull his soldiers back home, where they belong. Last edited by Tina_Luvs_Missy; 07-25-2007 at 09:53 PM.

07-25-2007, 10:35 PM	#21
Baby Blessing Our Blessings R Many Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: In the shelter of God's Loving Care. Posts: 3,095 Blog Entries: 1	Thank you for Matthew's mailing address. I just read your posting and wanted to let you know we will put a package together tomorrow and send to your brother. Thanks for posting his mailing address. I am posting a letter we wrote and send to our troops in each and every care package. We do not agree with our being in Iraq but we support our troops and we need to do everything we can to let them know they are not forgotten. I will post a list of items we have chose from in putting our care packages together. Patti and Jack This Is For All Our Troops Men and Women God Bless Each Of You. This is being sent to each and every one of you to let you know our thoughts and Prayers are with you daily. We sincerely hope the package we have put together are items each of you will be able to use. We wish we could come and take your place so each of you could be with your families and loved ones. I know there are many Grannies and Gramps that share the same feelings as we do. Please keep strong in your Faith and know that Our Dear Lord knows our needs as we strive on each day. I must keep telling myself as the years are upon us both that God didn’t promise us a rose garden without the thorns but HE did promise us Strength for each day and Hope for tomorrow and Eternity with HIM. We continually pray for you and your families and are grateful to each of you for the many sacrifices you make in serving in our Armed Forces. We have constantly emailed our Government Officials and let them know to make sure your needs are met. We also voice our own view on our being there in Iraq. We don't go along with our government continuing to be in Iraq but we support each of you in our daily thoughts and prayers and hope the care packages help in some way to know we are here for you. We pray the country there will be able to return to care for itself and you all can return home soon. We send a big hug to each of you. Sincerely, Grannie Patti and Grampa Jack

07-25-2007, 11:05 AM	#17
patty58 Donating YT 5000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: texas Posts: 5,272	Just want to bump this up

07-25-2007, 10:40 PM	#22
Baby Blessing Our Blessings R Many Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: In the shelter of God's Loving Care. Posts: 3,095 Blog Entries: 1	items that can be sent to iraq This is a list that has helped us to put together our care packages to those in Iraq. Patti and Jack ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Helpful hints for Summer Care Package Mailing: For those of you who have loved ones deployed to the hotter areas of the world, as much as they like chocolate, do not mail it! During this weather chocolate and caramel end up arriving in one goopy mess. Brownies are USUALLY safe to mail, as long as you pack them efficiently. However, with brownies being so moist, if they are being shipped to a tropical region, there is always the possibility of them mildewing. This is a good time to send such items as: sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, dried meats, crackers, chips, fruit roll ups, etc. POWDERED DRINK MIX!!! This can be a lifesaver. Next time you see PRE-SWEETENED powdered drink mix on sale, pick some up and include it in your next care package. They can easily be added to a bottle of water or a canteen of water for a nice refreshing treat. Comfort Items * Gel insoles * Toilet paper * Foot powder * Small battery operated fan * T-shirts * Baby wipes * Underwear * Eye drops * Socks * A big fluffy towel * Glade Stick-Ups * Blanket from home. Drinks: * Instant coffee. You can get it in many different flavors. * Tea bags * Powdered Gatorade. Don't forget a pitcher, jug or some sort of container. * Lemonade mix. (Pre-sweetened) * Kool-Aid. (Pre-sweetened) * Powdered hot chocolate. It also comes in many flavors. Everyday * Send self-addressed stamped envelopes. * A roll of stamps * Calling cards * Pictures of you * pictures of family * pictures of friends * pictures of home * Send letters that you've recorded on tape * Send your loved one a video letter * Make a mix tape of all your favorite songs Fun Stuff! * Send board games-the ones they have made into key chains. Videotape their favorite shows on TV. Ensure they can watch it. * Send favorite magazines. Check the postal restrictions * Disposable cameras. * Send a few toys. Slinky, squirt guns, etc. * Theme packages. * Send pocket electronic games. * Make and send a miniature scrapbook. General Stuff * Dixie cups * Eyeglass cleaner wipes * Small battery operated light * Padded mailing envelope * Batteries * Stamps, paper and envelopes * Cordless electric razor * A stress ball * Sun block * A small sewing kit. Non-Microwave Meals: (Ensure that there access to a source of HOT water.) * Cup 'o Noodles soups * Dry cereal. Small, individual serving boxes. * Instant oatmeal or grits. * Breakfast bars. Granola, cereal and power bars. * Bowl Appetite dinners. Snacks: CAUTION: Spray-cans may explode! * Tuna in the "fresh pouch". Doesn't require draining * Beef Sticks such as Slim Jims * Crackers and a Cheese spread. NOT IN CANS * Potted meat and crackers * Single servings of bagged chips. * Cookies. * Tuna with crackers. * Triscuits and Ritz crackers * Lunchables. The varieties that don't have to be refrigerated. * Candy, of course. * Snack Cakes * M & M's * Graham crackers. * Chocolate-dipped pretzels * Pretzels * Pop tarts. Pre-packaged brownies. Licorice * Trail mix * Bubble gum * Rice Krispie Treats! * Snack mixes like Chex Mix * Nuts - Cashews, peanuts, etc. * Applesauce, pudding or fruit cups with the pop-off lids. Toiletries: * Razors * Mouth wash * Shaving cream * Soap * Foot powder * After-shave lotion * Shampoo * Conditioner

07-26-2007, 03:32 AM	#24
IluvLucy Lovin' Lucy & Rebel Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Georgia Posts: 4,438	Please pm me his address I'm definitely in and whatever he gets that's "extra" he can share with others. What a wonderful idea! __________________ Kim , Rebel ,and baby Dixie RIP my sweet Lucy

07-26-2007, 04:01 AM	#25
s13silviagirl Donating YT Addict Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Sunny Southern California!!!! Posts: 1,877	Sadly a lot of people end up in this situation. They do it to people all the time. I know I am in that situation. I am being extended at my current duty station and cannot transfer. Even after your "enlistment" is up they can retain you on active duty. All they tell us is "you are the one that signed on the line, no one made you do it". I feel for you and your family. My family is frustrated too. Granted, I am not in Iraq right now. But I do appreciate what he is doing. What branch of service is your brother in? I am willing to send a care package too! If you can PM me his address I would be glad to! Also, maybe a name or two of his co-workers that are not getting anything, I know they all need some love out there! Best wishes, and praying for his safety. Lisa __________________ My cute little Turbo butt! YES, we are also avid members of the CRAZYCLUB & Little Gentleman's Club! Turbo 's Tumi!!! Last edited by s13silviagirl; 07-26-2007 at 04:03 AM.

07-26-2007, 05:21 AM	#26
patty58 Donating YT 5000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: texas Posts: 5,272	Thank you so much Patti for all of your information. I already have 4 hand held games ready to go but will go to the store and add some of the stuff you mentioned. You are awesome. Patty

07-26-2007, 09:48 AM	#30
2byorkiemom Yorkie Yakker Join Date: May 2007 Location: Alabama Posts: 27	I know how your heart feels my baby brother just joined active duty and they have already told him after basic he will be going. I wish I knew the words to mend your heartache but I don't. Just hang in there we will be praying for you and your family and for his speedy safe homecoming. My family will be sending him a package as well. We are so thankful that he is over there risking his life for us..... Janet