Pat L. in IL

Hi Pat! Yes, we received information about the adopt a sailor program. It's the program that adopts recruits during the holidays that they are at boot camp. They give them a good meal, etc. I'm not quite sure what the Molly's Adopt a Sailor program is or what they do, but it might be the same thing! I'm very interested! :)

-Allie

Hi Pat L...we(the MKI Parents) have a subgroup on fb that the frg created for us...we were all so excited to read that our sailors/marines were picked...this is awesome!!!!!!...does Molly have any groups in Savannah?...I am in Hinesville,Ga...home of the 3rd ID

Thanks so much Pat...you ARE my go to girl!  Can't wait to start sending packages and love!!

so sorry I missed the packing party :(  I have actually had the flu for the last few days and have been down for the count. Please still include me in any future activities as I still would love to be a part :)

Thank you!! =D

Yes I am Kims niece, been waiting awhile lol. I didn't know if I should just start a discussion and start posting deals in there or not. I asked on the fb page.

We have today and tomarrow then Alex leaves for bootcamp. My heart is pounding through my chest. I know he will do fine he is a strong young man. It is nice because he went through NJROTC. Alex has a bit of a jump start. Take care everyone. Does anyone else have a son or daughter leaving for Milwaukee Monday then going to bootcamp on March 13th?

It is really close to spring now so if your planning a packing party please count me in. 

Hi Pat,

So that was YOU who put the Molly label on Jordan's card....what a great idea that was!!!

I am so happy that Jordan was flooded with cards from so many people.  It's just so great !

Will be keeping him in my prayers.

Sure did thanks!  One question - on the custom forms, should I just list "snacks"?  Or do I need to list them individually, i.e., popcorn bags, granola bars, gum packs, etc.   We aren't doing any toiletries this time. 

I tried writing you a week or two ago I bet I did something wrong.  I tell you I'm just not good at all this internet stuff.  But I continue to keep plugging at it.  I wanted to check last fall you said something about possibly having a packing party in the spring.  I just wanted to make sure I get the update on this.  It really sounds like fun & I would really like to meet some of all these special ladies including you of coarse. 

Tammy (Chow)

Thanks you Rock!

Tammy

Hi Pat,

I thought you meant a friend request on facebook, then I saw your request here...I'm losing it!!! I did leave you a message on fb with my address.

Hi Pat,

I just got the "Sox" bags in the mail....THANK YOU so much!  I will pack those with goodies to send in May.  Thanks for all your ideas.  When I got off the phone with you, I contacted the Boston Red Socks to see if I could get donations for the 355 May adoptees.  It's pending, so keeping my fingers crossed!!! If I get some time, next week I think I'll hit up the NY Yankees and the NY Mets....Having soooo much fun!!! Have a wonderful Easter! MJ

Pat I hope Molly was talking about you she wrote on the adoption to go to the web site and get ahold of Pat to see if we can call my Sunday school class a packing party and then the shipping could be paid for.  That would be awesome as I was holding money back for shipping and limiting my class to 6 boxes.  This way we could do more packages.  The problem is I'm not sure what Molly was talking about by going to the web site.  I'm sorry I'm computer enept and limited on how to work all this. Ok you can laugh I do all the time, but I am an ok nurse, but us older nurses are more into writing and face to face than computer stuff.  Ha Ha

Tammy

Ok We are now friends and my phone number is 417-773-2706 that is my cell phone.  I work evenings and have it on silent and quite often unable to answer then, but if you leave a message I will return your call.  Thanks for the information & I hope it is ok I put my phone number on this it was from the friends request.  Right now I don't have a date, but I know these ladies will love to have a packinging party so I will talk with them this week and after that I will call you for directions.  Just to make sure I'm on the right track.  Thanks for all your help you have helped me so much.

Thanks!

Tammy

Pat I do have some questions can you please given me a number to call you.  Does the packing party happen before or after the mail date?  All kinds of questions.  I sent you my phone number if you get a chance give me a ring or I will call you?  My church group has all kinds of thoughts I just need directions on how to make it happen.  Thanks Tammy

Thanks Pat, Not sure what happened, but I couldn't find the address at first.

All set!!

Hi Pat, Did your son get home yet?  Did you find anything more about the tumor? I hope everything is going well with you and your family.

Hi Pat!  Thanks for the warm welcome.  Looking forward to learning the new project.  LainerD's Mom

Thanks Pat. I met a couple of very active mom's in Molly's Adopt A Sailor at a luncheon in Washington last month. Nancy and Susan. I've been looking for information regarding how to get on base (in Everett, WA) when a certain ship comes in sometime in the middle of June. Another mom suggested contacting the Ombudsman of the base. Is that your suggestion also?

Thanks for your help! Monica (Ebigirl)

Thanks Pat! Name is a nickname that my kidos gave me when they were little! I will check out all the info! Excited to have found y'all!

That would be great! I am a theater director and have rehearsals this evening but will touch base with you tomorrow or whenever you're available! Thanks!

Thanks for the welcome Pat! My son left for RTC a week ago today. Poking around NFM's to get involved in some things while I'm waiting for his address. This caught my eye :) Thanks for pointing me in the right direction! I will start collecting "stuff"!

 thanks Pat my SR is going to A school in San Antonio Texas he is going to be a corpsman. We are very proud of him. We don't know yet if he will be leaving right after graduation or coming home  for a visit. his graduation date is July13th I cant wait to hug him miss him so much.

Hello, Yes we are hanging in as best as we can talked to my SR the other day it was so nice to hear his voice.I write to him everyday miss him soo much but we will get there we are very proud of him. Yes he is writing home one letter every week I love now going to the mail box on Wed.

I just saw your post! It was great talking to you! Looking forward to meeting everyone and thanks for all the insight and info. :-)

Thank you for doing this. I will feel so good providing something special for your troops. I have some ideas already on what to send, I just need to double check they are o.k. to send then get them off.

I may start a box this month ans finish it next month. We have back to back fairs. My youngest is in 4H.

Pat - Can't seem to find the 'new Moms stop here so I can figure out the whole thing of sending packages and such.......Where in MI?  That's where I am.

Yes, thank you.  I read through the items today. It all came together once I was approved and then went to the site to see the address.   My daughter was on a 'Gator' over in Japan.  I loved sending her 'shop' baked cookies and bars.  Katie's older sister also sent her baked goods and fudge from Fudge du Lockes in the Soo. Katie always shared the boxes of goodies.  No other mother in her Engineering shop sent homebaked treats, so I know how much the love to receive them.

I am confused! Arghhh!!  I read the New Moms thingy but my brain is swimming.  So do I need to get approved first?

Hi Pat - Friend request accepted!  How can I help?

Hi Pat! I did join the group and I will be there on the 29th to help in whatever way I can. I'm really looking forward to it and to meeting everyone. I've been talking to friends about the program and after we are all done crying over sailors who have nothing coming from home, they all want to pitch in. I think it will be an amazing way to pitch in and do what I can for our troops. Thanks for letting me know about it!

Thanks for your welcome Pat, yes my son is in BC 5 days now, its still emotional for me as haven't gotten the box or letter with his address yet, but have been writing every day and will send them as soon as the address arrives, my son also wants subs, scored 99 on his ASVAB so I am hoping that with good study habits and perseverence he will make it through A school, Nuke school and prototype. I am so proud of him, he is the baby and the last one to leave home, now its just me and the dog (who looks depressed as she can't figure out why his door is closed and its so quiet now.  Do I do just one box for one person or can I try to get others in my area to send them too?

Pat, thanks so much -- I've put the Cantigny event on my calendar, and I'll be looking for you.  Would it be OK if I brought some of my Blue Star Banner posters along as well?  Even though it's a veterans event, there might be folks who are unaware of the grand old tradition... 

Pat, you must be the only mom I've found besides myself who actually wrote "concerned or afraid"  in your profile above!!

Hi Pat - I've been strugging for about an hour to find a list of whats needed (still needed) special hugs and which facilities are in the greatest need. I'm sure it's somewhere easy to find but I'm not having any luck. Must be brain damage from Black Friday shopping since the wee hours this morning...lol

First Molly's box on it's way to the USS Gonzalez.  I've already shipped 3 to my son which he has received one already. I think I'll do one a month just in care of the Molly group.

Thank you for the welcome!  Hopefully I won't have too many questions.  Just saw your comment from October (!)...sorry. Yes, my son is going to be a Nuke, if all goes well for him.  He leaves for BC May 1st; it's been a long wait.  Thankfully, with the Navy for Moms groups I have been "learning" from, I think I am ready.  I know he is ready!

HI Pat, thanks for emailing me back.  I did find the address (FC2 N. Martin).  What form do I need for customs?  Then we can fill it out, just want to make sure I get it right.  Thx for your help!

What about the single addresses that are out there?  Are they in need of care packages or just cards and letters of encouragement?    Kathy

Hi Pat,

Thank you for the email.  Are there any groups in Northern CA (Sacrament area)?  Hoping there is a group here that I can join up with or get the info I'll need to start up a group in this area.

Sandra