My name is Anne and I'm a full time domestic diva/homeschooling mom of three great kids.  (my wonderful husband, two dogs, 6 fish and 2 snails round out our family)  I found the Any Soldier site just about two months ago and think I became an addict within 24 hours!  What an amazing place!  I've laughed, I've cried, I've prayed, I've been in awe of our soldiers and all that they have been through and accomplished....The list could just go on and on. 

I've sent about a package a week for the last month, and have gotten an email back from one of my soldiers, which totally made my day (week, month, year!)  It's very rare at this point to go shopping and not come home with "just a little something" to stick in my "soldier bins" and I've got quite a corner starting to take over my dining room.  I just wish my budget was as big as my desire to help!  (I suppose most of us feel that way)

I've got my Any Soldier bumper sticker on my van, drink out of my "support junkie" mug, wear my Any Soldier pin, am gleefully awaiting the arrival of my calendar, and tell eveyone about this site.  Today, I also put my first Any Soldier card on a van at Walmart.  What an experience THAT turned out to be!!  It just so happend that after I had backed out of my spot, I noticed the van to the left of me had an "I love my soldier" sticker on the back.  I thought, "they need a card on their windshield!"  So I pulled ahead in the aisle a bit, got out, and ran over and stuck one under the driver's wiper.  As I was getting ready to pull away, I realize that the owner of the van is now standing next to his vehicle giving my van a REALLY unhappy look.  I couldn't have that!  I decided to go talk to the guy.  Turns out, he was the soldier that was "loved" (Army National Guard) and he thought I was putting my insurance info under his wiper because I had hit his van!  He seemed awfully relieved to find out that was not the case!  Anyway, I got to tell him about the site and thank him for his service.  It was pretty cool.  (Ok, a bit nerve wracking, but cool)

I'm looking forward to getting to know you all.

Anne

 

Hello Anne!  Sounds like you've already got the junkie roll down pat.  I am a homeschooling mom too.  Welcome to the forum...by the way, that is a beautiful dog pictured in you avatar.

I love your enthusiasm, Anne!  You are a wonderful addition to the Forum Family!  I know how you feel about wishing for a bigger budget.  I must say, though, that every time I think I am stretched to my limit somebody gives me stuff or money that helps me stretch a little further.    I generally have more time than money, but my time is getting into a crunch because we are working on plans for my son's wedding in December.  I need a few more hours in my days!  Keep up the good work, Anne.  You are off to a terrific start!

Welcome Ann!

welcome Anne!

 

Meili

Thanks for the welcome, everyone!  This is such a fun place to hang out!

 That's our dog Stanley as my avatar.  He's a Samoyed/Spaniel mix and one of the sweetest dogs around.  We love him to pieces.

 This is our 7th year of homeschooling and while each year presents its own challenges, I wouldn't trade it for the world. 

I'm looking forward to getting to know you all!

Nice to meet you, I am from Michigan as well and love being an Anysoldier support junkie. It's very rewarding , but it sounds like you already know that. Anyway, welcome aboard!!!

Pam

Welcome aboard Anne.

Hello!

Glad to have another Michigander on board!