Our packages have begun arriving

The first of our military care packages are starting to arrive overseas! Mom sent her package on June 29th. I'm not sure what day they received the package, but she just received a thank you letter back!

It reads:

Thanks so much for the package you sent. The caramel corn and rice crispy treats didn't last long here with this group. We are a pretty small staff, but all love treats. We appreciate your support for our country and our efforts here in aiding the Government of Iraq. We are getting close to the end of our mission. We protect the Iraqi oil platforms in the Northern Arabian Gulf which provide the majority of that country's income, allowing them to rebuild. Out partners to the northwest are engaged in training the Iraqi Navy to do this job on their own, and we hope to turn it over shortly. We wish you the best.

Regards,

Doug Tharp
Operations Officer
CTF IM


Pretty exciting! I know there have been some other packages sent, so hopefully they will also arrive soon!

Don't forget that July is an individual give. Anything done for anyone else counts...and a little thing can be a big thing to someone in need! Sometimes just a visit with a lonely neighbor is just what they need. An offer to babysit for someone is always wonderful. Giving doesn't always have to cost money-sometimes it's time that it costs.

Also, the August give is Toys for Tots. Please bring a toy to the family reunion so it can be donated to a local charity and given to a child for Christmas. I believe that the Johnson Family also has some things we will be making at the reunion to give as well. I'm looking forward to seeing everyone at the reunion and I'm excited about the fun things that have been planned for us! See you soon!