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November 13, 2005
Heard from my Soldier
Back in September I wrote about joining an organization called Adopt A Platoon. I was assigned my soldier at that time and I've been sending him letters, cards, magazines and packages with food and other goodies. I've been worried about him - I know he's near a lot of fighting in Iraq. Well, I got an email from him today!! I'm SO excited!!! He's doing well but tells me that it is dangerous. I am SO thankful that he is alive. I started to cry when I read his email. He was even able to send me a few pictures of his vehicle as well as a picture of himself.
Here's part of his email:
"Well, I would like to say thank you to you, your family and everyone who has been sending letters and such. I love receiving them. It helps remind me why I get up every day to do my duties. Even when times are extremely rough. It puts a warm feeling in my heart knowing that there are those back home who care about the soldiers... regardless of race, religion, etc for we are all human and looking to help one another."
I'm asking that you please keep him, and all other soldiers, in your thoughts and prayers.
Posted by Cate at November 13, 2005 04:21 PM
Comments
That is wonderful. I did the Soldiers Angels thing twice and always loved to hear from my soldier. Both of them made it home safe and I was very thankful for that.
I hope all continues to go well with yours.
Posted by: kb at November 13, 2005 06:35 PM
What a wonderful person you are! My husband is active-duty air force and he spent 5 months in Iraq. He had loads of things sent to him but they were mainly from family. Glad to hear that he is okay!
Posted by: Jennifer at November 14, 2005 02:32 AM
*hugs* Thank you.
Posted by: Kari Holtz at November 14, 2005 07:22 AM
Jennifer,
Would you please thank your husband for me for his services to this country. We will always be grateful to him.
Posted by: Lauren at November 14, 2005 07:41 AM
Awesome! People don't realize that while the military gives our Heroes everything they need to survive, they often are almost always short on the many things that we take for granted that make life so much easier such as toiletries, snack foods and entertainment items. Keep up the great work and don't worry, your soldier and his/her comrades are in our prayers.
Posted by: Don at November 14, 2005 07:45 AM
