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Bloomington meet and greet and MOLLY'S ADOPT A SAILOR packing
Come to the MEET AND GREET in Bloomington on Oct. 17th. Please RSVP on the EVENTS page
http://www.navyformoms.com/events/illinois-statewide-meet-greet
and also let us know if you have any other family or friends attending for the catering needs.
***** NEWS FLASH***** NEWS FLASH****NEWS FLASH****
Molly's special hugs are headed for a medical clinic in Kuwait! This is kind of like a MASH unit. Guys and gals pass through this clinic for medical care! So our mission this month is two fold- take care of the wonderful staff that puts themselves on the line every day and send some mom love to those wounded warriors coming through the clinic on their way to Iraq and Afghanistan.
Our contact, a Navy nurse says "We get along well in our unit for being strangers to each other, but that is the beauty of being in the military you adapt and overcome. We do that together. We are here to help out the Army medically and we are getting used to their differences. I am glad I was chosen to come here, but I look forward to going home as well. I have 3 boys at home, ages 13, 3, and 1. They are being taken care of by my husband and mother.You can't imagine how much I miss and need them."
So our mission
For the staff- A unit of 20 men and 10 women, some single, some married with children. The women have requested tampons, pads, liners, body sprays, lotions and powders, and finger nail polish (no bright colors). The men have received some packages but would like deodorants and foot powders and such. They do have microwaves so think of fun snacks! They have also requested individual drink mixes! These wonderful caretakers share what they have with those passing through so lets shower them with love!
For the patients- what is better than a note from someone who cares? When you are hurt and far from home a few kind words mean so very much! So lets stock this clinic with cards and letter that they can hand to those brave injured warriors! Along with those wonderful notes, let's send trial size lotions, eye drops, toothpaste and toothbrushes and more! The wounded warriors passing through can pick up what they need and slip it into their pocket with that precious note from home! This clinic serves 40 or more injured in a normal day.
We want to ship our packages from October 24th to October 30th!
Go to www.navyformoms.com/group/masweshiplove" to get the address for this group
Last year I sent lots of Thanksgiving and Christmas cards for our military to mail back to their families and friends. So, that's one idea.
Also, they constantly need personal hygiene products and even things like antacids and tylenol. Just remember those must be packed in separate boxes so antacids don't taste like deoderants! Pack everything (even cards) in zipper type bags.
So, let's brainstorm here. I would like to see our group pack up 30 boxes. Please be aware that these are flat rate boxes, and if you can't pack a box, we would be thrilled if you could provide postage for one (they run from about $9-$14 a box.)
Here's how we need to set up: need one table to hold our open boxes. We will need to separate any food items (i.e. Blow Pops, gum, mints, jerkey, anything not chocolate) from smelly deodorants, shampoos, soaps, etc. We do not want cross smell from non food to food.
All boxes will be addressed to one person who will be the contact person for the group. I will supply the addy asap. There is a place on the customs form of what to do if non-deliverable. There you write "Any Chaplain or Sailor." The contact person then makes sure that everyone in the unit gets a package. And, yes, write letters with your email on them. Letters, cards and more letters are greatly appreciated. I've always included some type of photo, of us or of the dogs. Just something to make the letter more personal.
To see last months group, do look up Molly's Adopt a Sailor for more hints.
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One of our Navy sailor sister's from Illinois
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YEAH--our packages have started arriving and pictures are posted on Molly's Adopt a Sailor page. CAUTION--have your tissue box close by and a warm fuzzy for the goose bumps!
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