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I did a search through the forums and saw that other requests for cards were in this forum, so I wanted to make sure I put my request in the right spot. Just a little background first.....my dh served 18 months, 12 of which was in Iraq. So this is very near and dear to my heart. He came home safely thank God and a big part of keeping his morale up was receiving cards/letters from those who loved him at home.
I saw on the news today that an Organization in Vermont called Have a Heart is having difficulties getting enough donations and support from our state and their fear is having to shut down from lack of funds or donations. A gentleman had a "booth" set up at a nearby shopping plaza so I drove over to talk to him...It broke my heart to hear that they may not be able to continue with their delivery of care packages! I decided I was going to sponsor a soldier for $10 per month to make sure that he/she got a care package every month during their deployment. I then asked him if he had a group of people, or even one person, who made blank cards for the soldiers for the purpose of sending a letter home to a loved one. He was dumb-founded at my question and said he hadn't heard of that but thought it would be a wonderful thing to do. I told him I would do what I could to get some cards to him. Here is where my request comes in...... I am wondering if anyone would have a minute to make a card or two for the Vermont Soldiers serving in Iraq. I know there are other states who have their soldiers over there as well but being that I live in Vermont now (native of California) I would like to support my state, and I have found more people here than I care to count who don't support the war. There were many funerals here where countless picketers were lined up and down the street and it just amazes me when I see that. I know that has happened in other states as well! I just want to do a little something for our soldiers to let them know that they haven't been forgotten. So if you have a card that you can spare please let me know and I can pm you my address. I would SO appreciate any help with my new pursuit; I am so excited to be doing this!!!!! Thanks so much!!!
You were in my downline when you were a demo! Your recruit, Barb J, has been coming to my meetings for a while now and she's such a sweetheart!
I got the message about the "Have a Heart" booth through a local autism online group I'm part of and while I don't get up north more than once or twice a month, yesterday was the day that I had an appointment up in Essex and I stopped in to make a donation.
We'll be adopting a soldier, as well. Howard was very nice to talk to and I'm so glad that he's got such a wonderful vision with this organization.
I'll be sending along some cards for you to give to him.
Thanks for doing this!
__________________ Erika Martin * Vermont * SU! Demo * My blog: Stampin' Mama
Oh Hi Erika! I don't know if we've met personally but thanks for replying! Howard is great isn't he? After speaking with him yesterday I knew I just wanted to do something, anything! Thanks so much for sending some cards!!! Your help is greatly appreciated!
It's funny you mention Barb! I haven't talked to her in so long! She is so sweet, I agree. Please tell her hello for me! I am glad she found a group closer to her area to meet with. I couldn't stay active so this year, I had to let it go. I hope to re-sign someday! :(
Thank you again for your help!
I will send you some cards, too..I am in Upstate NY--just west of the Rouses Point bridge to Vermont. I will see if I can get my church ladies behind this endeavor, too...Kerilou
I will send you some cards, too..I am in Upstate NY--just west of the Rouses Point bridge to Vermont. I will see if I can get my church ladies behind this endeavor, too...Kerilou
Awe thank you so much!!! Your generosity is appreciated so much!
Hi,
I live in Milton just down the road from you. My daughter is in the Army reserves based at Camp Johnson. If your husbands name is Jared she knows him. Also my granddaughter knows him from the MASK program at Milton Elementary. I will send along some cards to you. Thanks for doing this for our soldiers. Linda
Hi,
I live in Milton just down the road from you. My daughter is in the Army reserves based at Camp Johnson. If your husbands name is Jared she knows him. Also my granddaughter knows him from the MASK program at Milton Elementary. I will send along some cards to you. Thanks for doing this for our soldiers. Linda
How funny is this? I was talking to my husband when I read your post and he knows exactly who your daughter and granddaughter are!! what a small world! Thank you so much for your support!! I am very excited to do this for our troops! And I am thrilled at the response I have gotten so far!
Hi,
Tell Jared I said hi. If you could let him know my granddaughter (Dominique) graduated from 6th grade and now goes to the big school. It seems like it was just yesterday that he was helping her do the 100 mile walk around the school....which she did twice. He was so great with her. Mask was never the same after he left. I'll get those cards out to you this week. Thanks again.
Linda
Rachel,
I just sent a bunch of cards to MD, but I found a bunch more so I will send them off to you this week!!! Thanks for doing this and best wishes!
Rachel,
I just sent a bunch of cards to MD, but I found a bunch more so I will send them off to you this week!!! Thanks for doing this and best wishes!
Thank you so much Melanie!! It means a lot to me (and my dh)
Hi,
Tell Jared I said hi. If you could let him know my granddaughter (Dominique) graduated from 6th grade and now goes to the big school. It seems like it was just yesterday that he was helping her do the 100 mile walk around the school....which she did twice. He was so great with her. Mask was never the same after he left. I'll get those cards out to you this week. Thanks again.
Linda
Hi Linda,
I will definitely tell him you said hello. He loved all the kids at MASK; he is awesome with kids! He will appreciate your kind words....Thank you again!
I told Jared you said hello and he just thought it was so cool that you "found" me on this website; he says, "what a small world eh?" He said that your granddaughter was the sweetest thing ever! He said she was a real joy and has such a soft heart. He loved how hard she tried at everything.
Anyway, he wanted me to tell you hello as well! ;)
I'll send you some cards. I'm a neighbor to the east, in New Hampshire.
Hi Wendi! I received your cards today!!! Thank you so much! They are wonderful and I know they will be loved by many overseas. I can't wait to send my first shipment!!
Thats so sweet, I'll tell Dominique that Jared said hi. ..she really thought the world of him and I really think thats why she did so well at MASK. Thank him for his kind words. She hasen't changed any ...she still is the same Dominique she was.... she is just a super kid. I'm sorry about the delay in getting the cards out to you its been one of those weeks...promise to get them out by Friday. It's been real nice talking to you...and Jared is right it is a small world.
Thanks again for helping the troops and by the way tell Jared we said thanks for doing what he does everyday. Our troops our always in my thoughts and prayers.
Linda
Thats so sweet, I'll tell Dominique that Jared said hi. ..she really thought the world of him and I really think thats why she did so well at MASK. Thank him for his kind words. She hasen't changed any ...she still is the same Dominique she was.... she is just a super kid. I'm sorry about the delay in getting the cards out to you its been one of those weeks...promise to get them out by Friday. It's been real nice talking to you...and Jared is right it is a small world.
Thanks again for helping the troops and by the way tell Jared we said thanks for doing what he does everyday. Our troops our always in my thoughts and prayers.
Linda
Hi Linda!
Jared worked with kids for so long before we moved to Vermont. He did it for 12 years or so; he loved every minute of it. There are so many kids that he "took care of" in Milton that still say hello to him when they run into him in town. He took great pride in what he did for the community; he loved the anti drug program at the school as well. It takes a certain personality to work with children that way and he sure has that personality! It's amazing that a child can start out hating being in an after school care program to just loving it and then sending Jared cards when he was overseas. That touched his heart; I can't even tell you! Dominique was a favorite of his! ;)
Thank you for your support and for your kind words. It's awesome to chat with you as well!
Thank you for doing what you are doing. I'm doing it here in Missouri and while I do not support the war, I do support the troops. I know for a fact the troops love the cards we all make. Sending them home to family and friends makes it very special for them. As I said in my upload this week, the first batch I send was gone in less than 2 hours. I wish I had been able to send more. The second batch will go out by the end of the month. My friend's son now commands a company, so I still don't know if it will be enough.
To all of you making cards, please send them to Rachel. What could be a better use of our card than giving some to the troops who are away from home for so long. We make cards so they will be used. We make cards to make other happy and feel good. So, gather up all those card sitting in "storage" and send them to Rachel. Thanks
Rachel, Good For You! Thank you, thank you, thank you. God Bless.
Thank you for doing what you are doing. I'm doing it here in Missouri and while I do not support the war, I do support the troops. I know for a fact the troops love the cards we all make. Sending them home to family and friends makes it very special for them. As I said in my upload this week, the first batch I send was gone in less than 2 hours. I wish I had been able to send more. The second batch will go out by the end of the month. My friend's son now commands a company, so I still don't know if it will be enough.
To all of you making cards, please send them to Rachel. What could be a better use of our card than giving some to the troops who are away from home for so long. We make cards so they will be used. We make cards to make other happy and feel good. So, gather up all those card sitting in "storage" and send them to Rachel. Thanks
Rachel, Good For You! Thank you, thank you, thank you. God Bless.
Rosemary
Awe you are so sweet, Rosemary! Thank you so much for your support and kind words! I applaud you as well for supporting your soldiers!! I know it's gone on for so long and I just want everyone to come home safely! But for now, I would like them to have something special that they can use for their own loved ones. 18 months is a long time to be gone and away from your family and friends, and phone calls are wonderful but to have something that you can hold in your hand is so precious!! And knowing that it was once in your soldier's hands.......I speak from experience when I say that it's a wonderful feeling!!!
Thank you so much Rosemary for your comments and encouragement!
Rachel, Hello from a neighbor in Fairfax. I've been doing this for over a year!!!...I've been sending my cards to Sue in Ohio who does what you want to do. I'd love to give you some also. Pm me your phone no and I can meet you and give you a bunch...Also have included postage $ with the cards I've sent Sue as I know it's not cheap. Thanks..it's wonderful that someone so close to home is willing to do this. MaggieSt
Wow I just did a search in the forums for other threads requesting cards and there are SO many! I feel bad that I am yet another person asking for cards! I know that people can't respond to every request, so I know it must be hard when you look at them all to decide who to help; it was hard for me to go through them all!
I am just so appreciative of the responses I have received. I am thrilled that people who don't even live in Vermont are willing to help me. Thank you so much everyone, it means so much to me!
There are a few of us requesting cards (myself included) but I still like to send a few out to others asking for them. I believe there are enough stampers and enough extra cards to go around. I've received hundreds and I have no doubt, you will too.
Hi Rachel,
Cards are on their way...finally. Sorry it took so long. Let me know if there is anything else I can help you with. Again thanks so much for doing this for our troops and May God Bless.
Linda
There are a few of us requesting cards (myself included) but I still like to send a few out to others asking for them. I believe there are enough stampers and enough extra cards to go around. I've received hundreds and I have no doubt, you will too.
Good Luck!
Thanks Diane for your encouraging words!! I appreciate it!
Hi Rachel,
Cards are on their way...finally. Sorry it took so long. Let me know if there is anything else I can help you with. Again thanks so much for doing this for our troops and May God Bless.
Linda
Hi Linda,
Thank you so much! I am making more cards today too!
Vermont Soldiers In Need of Cards...
