Here's an Opportunity To Tell A Marine How Much You Appreciate Him
I bought a manly looking journal for my nephew who is deployed in Afghanistan in Helmand province. I'm having people write in it their encouragements and appreciation for his service. If you would like to write some encouraging words for him, please feel free to do so. I'll print them off and paste your words in his journal. You can write something long or short. It's up to you. I'll be sending this journal to his wife Monday, May 21st so she, his family there and his friends can write in it. Then she will send it to him.
Please know your words matter. I've started several of these journals. One was for a National Guardsmen who was getting very discouraged by all of the false media reports about Iraq. He actually told me "I will treasure this always." I gave him his journal when he came home on RR. He took it back to Iraq with him and he said he read it all the time.
Another one I started for a Marine from my community that was injured badly in Iraq. I did not know this man, and I only seen him once but never talked with him. However I did meet his mom, and to this day I'll never forget her words of thankfulness. Anyway I took his journal with me everywhere I went and I asked everyone I came in contact with if they wanted to write in it. Many people wanted to and did. He's had several surgeries and is still recovering. This was about a year and half ago. When I took the journal to his mom, she welcomed it in tears. A couple of days ago I seen her and she seen a journal in my hand and wanted to know what it was for and I told her. She was the first person to write in it.
Her son, his wife and their baby moved to California right after I got the journal to him. So I never met him or his family. But...his mom told me "He said that journal made a big difference in his life. It helped him in his recovery and he still reads it." I did not know that until a few days ago.
So please know all of your encouraging words matter!
If you want your full name with your words but are not comfortable with your name on the internet, you can send your words encouragement to me by private message here on Vox.
To all of you who do participate in this, I want to tell you up front "You're doing a great service for one who is doing a great service for you and for this country."
I'd also like to encourage you to do the same for any of our troops and/or their wives/families. Their service is of great honor as well.
Thank you so much
Twana
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It has been windy, rainy and then again
very sunny all in one week. I hear that
you have hot days and really chilly nights.
My Grandfather,Dad and Brother all served
as did my hubby's folks. We wish you only
the very best in all of your endeavors and
safety in all you do.
A personal note would be to know that every
bit of you is useful and invaluable. You
are worthy. YOu have already passed so
many tests and succeeded. YOu are where
you are and for the moment - it is where
you need to be. I applaude you not only
for courage, determination and loyalty,
but every bit of who you are standing in
the gap everyday when no one else would
and chose not to!
May angels whisper words of comfort and
blow kisses of love upon you when you rest.
May angels remind you of your strengths
and hug you with encouragement when you work.
- V. Bishop
May God Bless you and keep you from harm in your service to us.
-Steve
“The soldier, above all other people, prays for peace, for he must suffer and bear the deepest wounds and scars of war.”
Douglas MacArthur
Our hearts are with you and our thanks for your suffering on all our behalf! Peace be with you!
I get so nervous when I write to heroes...I hope it's okay!
Semper Fi Marine This old Gator Frieghter Sailor Thanks you Your Brothers in Arms and your Family for your Service. I wish you all Fair Winds and Following Seas wherever life takes you. Again Thank You.
BMC
B-.
My nephew recently joined the military. He is still in basic training (but it won't be long....I'm sure...before he sees active duty....HE WANTS to see active duty). I am torn every day between being frightened for his personal safety and being so proud of his service. I am sure your family must feel the same way. Those of us with military families are caught between two worlds....we don't want our loved ones to be hurt or to die...yet we are so proud of what they fight for.
Our soldiers who are sent to Afghanistan are ignored by the MSM because the media focuses only on the war we are fighting in Iraq. But remember that many Americans understand that Afghanistan is where we are really fighting our war against terrorism.
I pray that you remain safe...that you come home to your loved ones...that you somehow make the difference you wanted to make when you signed up for military service.....I pray that you don't lose your way while you are there. God bless....Chrystle
God bless you and all your fellow sodiers. My son is a medic and currently serving in Afghanistan. I appreciate all your sacrifices and look forward to hearing of your safe return.
Sincerely,
Tom