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We received a letter from one of our soldiers we adopted through OMP. My kids drew him pictures and used their allowance money to buy items for his Care Package. I was so touched and moved by his letter that I had to share it with all of you - This was dated April 13th:
To the Bergqusit Family,
Hi....First of all, thank you so much for your package and letter. I really enjoyed the art work. You must know I put them up in my operations tent. Everyone here loved them.
I really don't know what to say. The fact that your children used their savings for me actually made me tear up. Thank them for me. I've always known children were great, Lauren & Eric sure do prove it.
I'm 20 years old. I'm a Koren-American from the LA area. I lived in CA for most of my life until I turned 16, where I went to live at a monastery in the mountains of Korea. When I returned at 18, I had realized that I had grown up to much at the monastery and couldn't hang with my friends. So, I joined the Army. Basically, I'm like the AT & T for the Army. I provide phones and Video conferencing.
I feel that I'm boring you all so I'll stop talking about me. You should all know that knowing that you care gives me the energy to go on over here. I've been here for 5 months now and expect to be here till Sept. but honestly I feel that I could be here for as long as my country needs me to. Just because of people like you. At first I was anrgy that I was here risking my life for people that didn't care. With all the protests and marches, I was really down and out. But the letters from everyone telling me that they do care has given me a new strength, And now your letter, package, drawings, pictures of Lauren & Eric has given me all I need and more.
Lauren and Eric have inspired me to write the this Poem:
During this time and place
I look up to the stars
And wonder about the states
Trying to see through all those faces of hate
Burning Old Glory, shouting distaste
Then out of the smoke
A little child appears, with a ribbon on his chest
Bringing great signs of hope
Young and Old, hands held together
With a bond that'll never be broken
Because what they cherish they'll hold forever
And now I can rest, because now I see
Never again will I see those faces of hate
Because of you and your faith.
I hope to hear from you soon. I've enclosed a check for early/late birthday gifts for Lauren & Eric. I truly feel as if I'm their big brother Jeff. And don't forget, Mother's Day is coming up.
Thank you again from the bottom of my heart.
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I told my dh tonight never in a million years would I think doing such a simple gesture would make me feel this good. I can't believe how much these Care Packages mean to these brave men and women who are doing so much for us. I don't think I have ever been so moved before - especially by someone I've met before!! You can bet Jeff's going to have another Care Package shipped out tomorrow!!! Keep sending the letters and packages!!!
Christine
To the Bergqusit Family,
Hi....First of all, thank you so much for your package and letter. I really enjoyed the art work. You must know I put them up in my operations tent. Everyone here loved them.
I really don't know what to say. The fact that your children used their savings for me actually made me tear up. Thank them for me. I've always known children were great, Lauren & Eric sure do prove it.
I'm 20 years old. I'm a Koren-American from the LA area. I lived in CA for most of my life until I turned 16, where I went to live at a monastery in the mountains of Korea. When I returned at 18, I had realized that I had grown up to much at the monastery and couldn't hang with my friends. So, I joined the Army. Basically, I'm like the AT & T for the Army. I provide phones and Video conferencing.
I feel that I'm boring you all so I'll stop talking about me. You should all know that knowing that you care gives me the energy to go on over here. I've been here for 5 months now and expect to be here till Sept. but honestly I feel that I could be here for as long as my country needs me to. Just because of people like you. At first I was anrgy that I was here risking my life for people that didn't care. With all the protests and marches, I was really down and out. But the letters from everyone telling me that they do care has given me a new strength, And now your letter, package, drawings, pictures of Lauren & Eric has given me all I need and more.
Lauren and Eric have inspired me to write the this Poem:
During this time and place
I look up to the stars
And wonder about the states
Trying to see through all those faces of hate
Burning Old Glory, shouting distaste
Then out of the smoke
A little child appears, with a ribbon on his chest
Bringing great signs of hope
Young and Old, hands held together
With a bond that'll never be broken
Because what they cherish they'll hold forever
And now I can rest, because now I see
Never again will I see those faces of hate
Because of you and your faith.
I hope to hear from you soon. I've enclosed a check for early/late birthday gifts for Lauren & Eric. I truly feel as if I'm their big brother Jeff. And don't forget, Mother's Day is coming up.
Thank you again from the bottom of my heart.
==============================================
I told my dh tonight never in a million years would I think doing such a simple gesture would make me feel this good. I can't believe how much these Care Packages mean to these brave men and women who are doing so much for us. I don't think I have ever been so moved before - especially by someone I've met before!! You can bet Jeff's going to have another Care Package shipped out tomorrow!!! Keep sending the letters and packages!!!
Christine
What a treasure!
