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June, 2016 - We're Going To Romania!

Our June adoption is a Navy group deployed to Romania consisting of 20 males and 10 females. They are a Security Detail and Missile Defense. Since their base is under construction, they have to take a shuttle to eat, go to the gym, and the minimart. They have access to microwaves and mini-frigs.

Pillowcases are a GO!

Wish List:

Girl Scout cookies

Hot sauce

Snack bars

S'mores ingredients (graham crackers, chocolate, marshmallows)

Little Debbie Nutty Bars

Hamburger Helper

Candy

Hair oil moisturizers (for African American females)

Feminine hygiene products

Hair gel

Notebooks

Soccerball/football

Small flags

Cards and letters (especially from children)

Shipping will be June 22-25

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Permalink Reply by Angela (Kristen's Mom) on June 21, 2016 at 3:40pm

Pat, I hope the box of hand-made cards, small flags, notebooks, Nutty Bars, & candy make it to Romania! I just mailed it from the Main Post Office here in Jacksonville, FL & they (including the Post Master) are unaware of the "New" customs form. They said that they thought it was for "Express Mail" only and did not include "Priority" mail, but have not yet received any new custom forms for either. Praying that my box makes it there!

Permalink Reply by carols_kitchen on June 21, 2016 at 4:53pm

The last we heard, Angela, is that the change has been postponed to August. Your box sounds wonderful! I don't know how close we are, but I now live in Fernandina Beach.~Carol~

Permalink Reply by Angela (Kristen's Mom) on June 22, 2016 at 11:52am

Thanks for the info. I should not have been so quick to throw out all my blank forms.

We probably live less than 30 miles from one another. I'm on the Westside of Jax.

Permalink Reply by carols_kitchen on June 22, 2016 at 2:12pm

I threw all mine out too. Had to stop at the post office Monday to get just enough for a couple of months. I know a lot of people use click n ship.

Permalink Reply by Pat L. in IL on June 21, 2016 at 8:59pm

Thank you Angela!! I'm sure it will get there just fine! Once it hits the military PO, it's all good!

This post office thing is driving us NUTS! After I originally got the letter from the USPS, I spent about 2 hours at our Regional PO. They knew about it but spent a lot of time calling around to see when the 2976-R would be available. No results! Our tax dollars at work..........right!

Our 2 main concerns are that our heroes won't get their goodies and that our wonderful moms will get a box returned and waste their hard-earned money!

Permalink Reply by Angela (Kristen's Mom) on June 22, 2016 at 11:58am

Pat, I use the main post office here so I feel good about them making sure I use the correct form. Their response was, "We use the new form when we receive it". I'll be sure to let you know when they actually do! Thanks.

Permalink Reply by carols_kitchen on June 22, 2016 at 4:38pm

My post office is nice, but weird.

Permalink Reply by Pat L. in IL on June 22, 2016 at 10:45pm

Thanks please let us know!

Permalink Reply by carols_kitchen on June 22, 2016 at 4:27pm

My 6 pillowcases are packed and will be mailed on 6/23. Somedays you just go small, but you STILL go!

Permalink Reply by Brown5397 on June 23, 2016 at 4:51pm

VFW Auxiliary Post 2057 of Rocky Mount NC just mailed 3 boxes. Filled to the brim with smiles and love. We included letters from our local 4H kids and a box full of hand-made cards for our Veterans to send a note home from them. All so included some notebooks and a few special things for ladies. We are proud and honored to work with all of you - Keep up the good work.