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May Adoption-"Batter Up!"
May is here and it's time for our May adoption.
Our group this month is a Black sea Rotational Task Force. They are a Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force, and yes, you guessed it, they are deployed in or around the Black Sea! They consist of 350 males and 5 females.
Our theme this month will be "baseball". Let's see if we can send some love and a little piece of home to brighten their day and their spirits. Be as creative as you like. Maybe you can add an item with your favorite team's MLB logo on it. Some ideas might be a baseball hat, water bottle, baseball cards/gum packs, etc.
So, let's get motivated Moms, and hit this one outta the ballpark!!!
Needs:
*razors
*insoles for boots
Wants:
*snack foods(all types)
*DVDs
*books and magazines
*pretty much anything else!
*pillowcases are okay to send
We will concentrate on sending bulk boxes, instead of individuals.
Don't forget letters and cards.
We will ship on May 19-22.
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Permalink Reply by Proud Navy/NYPD Mom (Donna) on
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No Carol, you are not weird, and you are not alone! I'm a match to Molly. I kiss my hand and rub the kiss into the boxes for extra love. I usually don't get teary until I get to the post office and then it is usually because of the people in line behind me and their kind words and good wishes regarding our military and particularly whoever is the recipient of the box.
I wonder what other Moms have for rituals when they ship their boxes?
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Permalink Reply by MomByHeart on
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I don't kiss the boxes, but I pray over each pillowcase as I am making it and for each note as I write it, that God will bless and take of whoever gets my item, for their health, safety, and family relationships. I have no idea who will get my stuff, but God has it all figured out in advance =]
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Permalink Reply by carols_kitchen on
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Oh wow--I take my pillowcases to church, and one of the pastors prays with me over them, too! We are truly sisters, aren't we?
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Indeed we are ;]
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Permalink Reply by MJ~ Erik's mom on
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Well said, Loraine
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Mailed out my 5 pillowcases and letters on Friday.
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Thanks for your help!
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Just wanted to thank everyone who participated in this month's adoption. It was my pleasure to be the mom of the month, and I am so honored to have been asked. I know the packages and notes will be arriving soon, and it will put such a huge smile on their faces and warm their hearts! You guys are the best!!!
Enjoy your Memorial Day...I know that you wonderful moms are remembering our service members today!
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You did a great job!
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Permalink Reply by Laura on
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MJ, I do believe that I am going to cry!
hello ma'am
HM3 H just got the packages from your program and we shared them with all the marines and sailors that never get anything (this is the 1st deployment that i have been in where i have received something from someone :)) i want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for everything that you do for all branches of the military! without your kind of support i dont know how we would be able to get through these types of situations that we're in.. all us grunts ( and some recon) appreciate it. we share some of the candy with the romanians and their children whenever they come to the base and we let them know that its people like you that send it to us. thank you once again i just cant emphasize it enough
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I'm tearing up right there with ya! This is why it's so worth it! Thanks for sharing this!
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YEAH <3 Love is arriving!
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