My soldier sent me an email!!!!

[SuiteDisney]

I've been worried that he didn't get his package, but then I got this email today!

Dear Mr. & Mrs. Holland,
I don't really understand why you all sent me a care package ,but it is greatly appreciated. I shared alot of the items with my squad and they were happy to receive them. Especially the sunblock for those poor people who only burn. I noticed that you mentioned having a son or sons. My wife and I have two boys. One is 12yrs. old and the other is 19 and in the Army. What a terrific pair of boys. Well thankyou again and God Bless You Both.
Sincerely,
Terry L. Drake

I just sent him this response...

Dear Terry,
I'm so happy that you got the package. I sent it to show my support and to thank you. I have 2 children, my son is 17 and my daughter is almost 12. It's because of people like you and those who came before you that we have such freedoms and opportunities. You're making the world a better place for my children to grow up in. Please also thank the men and women in your squad. And please know that America is with you. I was only in Jr. High school when the war in Viet Nam ended, but I remember stories of how badly American citizens treated the returning soldiers. I want to play whatever small part I can to make amends and make sure that NEVER happens again. You're all heroes and deserve our gratitude and respect. That's why I sent the package.

I pray for your safety every day. I can't even imagine how frightened I'd be if my husband were in your place. Now that I know that you're married and have children, they'll also be in my thoughts and prayers.

Please, please, please let me know what you and your squad needs so I can send it in my next package. I'll be sure to enclose some extra sunblock. Are there any special snacks or treats that anyone has been longing for? I'm serious, please let me know. I'll be sending more packages and I'd much rather they contained what you need or want.

Face it, we may be closer in age that I thought, but you've still been adopted!
Keep safe!

 

[delswife]

Thats great! I know how happy you must have be been when you got it!

 

[dandave]

Thanks for sharing that!

 

[jamsmom]

That is pretty cool that you got an e-mail! Thank you so much for sharing it with us.

 

[nativetxn]

Rats! I didn't even <i>think</i> to put my email in my letters.

This was a great email, Laura. I know it made you smile.

 

[cgcw]

How exciting. I hope he sends a reply.

 

[figmentvi]

How wonderful that you heard from your soldier !!!! I keep hoping and praying that I'll hear from mine soon. Really just to know that he's o.k.

Katholyn.....I feel the same way. I didn't even think to put my e-mail address in my package or letters. Next one I send, I will.

 

[Keli]

It is so cool that your soldier emailed you!!!!

 

[Pam]

Add another one who didn't think to send an email addy!

Laura,

Curious - was your guy from the Operation Military Pride website or one of the ones from here on the DIS??

 

[SuiteDisney]

I got my guy from Annie&Hallie's Mom. I think she got his name from Classicpooh4 and he works with Classicpooh4's DH.

 

[Annie&Hallie'sMom]

Grinning from ear to ear to hear about an email from one of "our" guys.

As we doubled up with a couple of people, I also sent a package to Terry, but didn't think to include my email! (duh!). So glad to know more about him (will help with the next package).

 

[sncbird]

I'm sssssssooooooo excited for you !!!! I didn't think to put my e:mail address in the first 2 packages I sent but, I did think of it for my Brownie Troop's Soldier!!

 

[Nancy]

Face it, we may be closer in age that I thought, but you've still been adopted!
Keep safe!


Laura...that line just got a smile out of me.

 

[jenjie]

That is great! I loved your response to him. I'm sure he will be so appreciative when he reads about the support for them.

 

[PRINCESS VIJA]

That is soooo cool! I too didn't think of enclosing an email. bummer, I'll just have to rectify that next time around!