So, I filled out an application to adopt a soldier and today I got my phone call that I was approved!
So in a few days I'm going to get all the information on my soldier, where he's on tour, his needs, his birthday....etc.
Once I receive my paperwork I have committed myself for 'my' soldier's entire tour. I promised to send a letter/card every week and a care package at least once a month.
I'm really, really, really excited to find out about my soldier and send him things that will make him more comfortable!
We'll see how it goes, but I think I'll probably adopt another once I get the gist of supporting one!!
I plan to send calling cards and home baked goods and everything else he/she could want!!
I can't wait!!
MrsDtoBe09
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How cool! How did you find out about this? I'd love to do it with my homeroom!
Walkintomymind
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That's such a cool idea!! They have a much LARGER program called Adopt A Platoon....I don't know if you'd be able to get the entire school involved....But you could always have your homeroom adopt a few soldiers or just one WELL taken care of soldier
The website is.....
http://www.adoptaplatoon.org/new/
They provide all the shipping supplies also! It's a really nice idea
Let me know how it all works out!
MrsDtoBe09
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Posted by Walkintomymind
That's such a cool idea!! They have a much LARGER program called Adopt A Platoon....I don't know if you'd be able to get the entire school involved....But you could always have your homeroom adopt a few soldiers or just one WELL taken care of soldier
The website is.....
http://www.adoptaplatoon.org/new/
They provide all the shipping supplies also! It's a really nice idea
Let me know how it all works out!
My school is very big into fundraising... I'm going to ask my principal on Monday! Thanks for the info!
sugarkube4
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That is such a wonderful thing to do!!!
tinadansr
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that's awesome!
melcc83
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thats such a nice thing you are doing.Keep us updated on your soldiar and how everything is going
BarbieGrl10
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That is so wonderful!!!!!!!!!
debismom
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Sarah, that's so neat!!!!!! Mary MOB
cedesnyc
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wow...that's really nice of you....congrats
Fall BZ 2009
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That is such a GREAT idea......please let me know details as its def something my family and I would like to do.....TIA
Fall BZ 2009
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Oooopsss....read the other entry and got the info...thanks
Walkintomymind
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I checked my email a few moments ago....and my soldiers name is Steven he is 19 and from Rhode Island stationed in Baghdad....he comes from a poor family and sends most of his money home to his mom and sister:( He has limited access to the internet, so I'm going to email him tomorrow and start shopping for some of his favorite snacks!
HotAir
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that is really great! I would love to do that also. I was listening to Howard Stern and one of the guys on the show went to Afganastan to do a comedy show and he said that the guys over there want those juice boxes. Does anyone know where you can just drop off cases of stuff ike that?
