John Pethels post yesterday is very inspirational. He has the motivation of a Junkie. Please could any who is able send, I know he is asking for alot of people, but even just one box will make a difference. I have two shaving kits I bought with coupons I had for fusion this month. Im sending both and some other hygiene items.

I am always happy to help out a Sailor, and a few of my Navy contacts recently came home - so thanks for pointing him out!

I just wanted to let you know I got John's address this morning and will be sending out a box or two on 3/27

                                                             Lorraine

I got my stuff to ship out tomorrow, soaps, toothbrushes, paste and some goodies, He sounds like a mighty fine commander.

 I couldn't resist. I requested his address too. Thanks for pointing him out

My box went out this morning I sent a large FRB (don't we junkies LOVE these!) -- stuffed with travel size personal hygiene items, q-tips, and some note cards. 

I had a picture of him reaching in and the bag was EMPTY....broke my heart. Glad to know we AS junkies can provide an assist.

 I just requested his address also and will send out a couple of boxes of toiletries on Monday. I'll get them packed up tomorrow. I have some body butters, razors, and shave cream.

I just received an email thank from LCDR Pethel! It is amazing since the large FOB was sent last Saturday AM- less than a week all the way over there! It made my day!

 Just finished shopping for his group. Sending foot and body powder, toothbrushes/paste, dental floss picks, deodorant, shower gels, listerene pocket packs,moisturizing lotion, nail clippers, shaving gel, air freshener, anti itch cream , antibiotic cream, analgesic balm and small first aid kit, q-tips, hand gel and chap stick, wash cloths. I can't believe I got it all in the box! Told you I couldn't resist his post.

Tomorrow (7 April) I'm sending a large FRB of female hygiene gear: tampons, pads, body wash, shampoo, lotion, etc.

I LOVE these new large FRBs - they sure do hold a pile of stuff! 

Don't know how we missed this, but there's a new post from LCDR John Pethel up (4/5/08) with an update and more details about where he's stationed and what they need.  Plus, looks like our packages are streaming in

--Marilyn

 I notice that John Pethels mentioned his alternate is a nurse who is requesting hygiene gear for patients. It's not totally clear if the patients are our troops or locals (maybe both?).

However, I had a thought. In the thread about Callaghan, ThanksMom mentioned Operation Quiet Comfort, a group which provides things needed by wounded troops. If part of the need in Pethels' area is in a hospital, maybe he would like to hear about Operation Quiet Comfort.

Pam 

Pamela:

 I notice that John Pethels mentioned his alternate is a nurse who is requesting hygiene gear for patients. It's not totally clear if the patients are our troops or locals (maybe both?).

However, I had a thought. In the thread about Callaghan, ThanksMom mentioned Operation Quiet Comfort, a group which provides things needed by wounded troops. If part of the need in Pethels' area is in a hospital, maybe he would like to hear about Operation Quiet Comfort.

Pam 

 

 

Pam -- that's a great idea   Thank you!  I just e-mailed him the link and asked him to check it out.  Also, yes -- the hospital cares for both our service people and the local population, including children.

--Marilyn

Junkies!  You have GOT to read LCDR John Pethel's update just posted today (4/10/08) -- complete with photos of their visit to an orphanage.  His post is a wonderful read & hilariously funny --   I do believe we have ourselves another Rock Star, gang

--Marilyn