Monday, June 05, 2006

HELP Needed!!

Frankie Mayo started a group in June of 2003 called Operation AC. After I first heard this lady talking to Rush one day, I knew I could actually do something to help our troops. Since then, I've "adopted" 7 soldiers. Currently, I'm surrogate "mom" to two, one Marine in Iraq, and one in the Army stationed in Kuwait. I just had to turn down a third, which I hated to do. However, there's only so much money in the bank account, and contrary to popular belief on the left, we are NOT all rich Republicans. :/ Now, the reason I bring this up is not to ask for any kudos, but to ask my fellow Americans to sign up and "adopt a soldier". Right now, they have over 1600 men and women serving our country overseas, mostly in Iraq and Afghanistan, who have signed up to be "adopted", and no where near enough people volunteering to help. These men and women aren't asking for much, mostly junk food, socks, Gator Aid, things like that. And after all they've given to us, I think it's the least we can do for them! Granted, sometimes I go overboard on what I ship to them, but each time I'm notified that the boxes have arrived, I cry! These young people are so grateful for everything they receive from us back in the states, it has become a true joy to go shopping for things I can't eat, or wear, or watch. So, I guess I'm doing some begging here! But the rewards to everyone who does sign up are multiplied.