Just wanted to share this e-mail from a new contact:

 Last week I sent a package to a new Marine group living out of a tent.  I received an "Thank You" e-mail on Sunday am.

I replied and asked if there was anything else that they needed as their application posting was so vague and this is what he said.:

The simple fact is, it's not about what we want - - it's not about how much is sent.

it's about the love care that someone puts into a package.

The thoughts and prayers are what give hope and support to us troops. 

It's just so wonderful to have a family from the states show their love , care and concern for someone they don't even know

but are still willing to help.  You offer us hope that there are still people who support our cause in the effort to protect our country's freedom.  Just the little snacks that are so hard to come by, make the biggest impression.

Many, many thanks, from us back to you.

Wow - fast reply! Are they in Iraq? What a wonderful email- thanks for sharing.

 No , they are in Afghanistan. 

They are such an amazingly appreciative group.

When I seen they were sleeping on cots, and the tent looked so bare....it gave my

heart that extra tug.  We all know that feeling! 

 Hey Joy,

Glad you heard from your new Marine. 

Did he post pictures on anysoldier of the tents/cots?  I have seen photos before of the cots lined up in tents but couldn't remember who had posted them (and I got tired of searching).  My son wanted to see it because he (mistakenly) thought they had rollaway type beds with mattresses and he had never seen the cots.  Can you give me his name or pm it to me if he had pics here? 
 

Thanks!

Anna S 

It's good to know that some in A get pkgs so quickly! Sounds like a wonderful group.  I'm sure you'll do a fantastic job on brightening their days!

I tell myself all my "silent" ones are thinking the same things but just unable to keep in touch. Almost all my emailers and letter writers have either returned home are about to.