On the Frontline

While we Angels don't expect to hear from the wonderful military men and women we support, it's always nice to be surprised by a free mail or an email. Here are a few to remind us all of how much we are appreciated.

I was supposed to be coming home in November, but instead I will be here until February. One of the guys who was going to stay received word that his mother is sick and may need surgery, so I volunteered to stay for him. My family isn’t too happy, but they understand. I’ve got to be going now. The power just went out and I’m writing with my flashlight. Hope to hear from you soon. Thanks again.

I want to thank you for writing and showing your support. I truly appreciate it. Here’s my email address if you ever need anything.

Thank you for the package. It’s much appreciated by me and my guys.

First of all I would like to thank you for taking the time to write to me. I understand that at times it is hard to find the right words to say to someone that is currently deployed. It is such a great feeling to receive letters from people showing their gratitude for the sacrifice we sometimes make.

I tried to find a card full of flowers on the front but I couldn’t, so I got you this one. I didn’t really have a big selection so I had to work it the best way that I could. Thank you so much for all of your kind thoughts, words, and prayers.

We are truly grateful for all the wonderful things you have been able to send us. Everything from the snacks to the personal hygiene goods. Whenever a package from you arrives everyone wants something out of it, and it doesn’t last long.

And lastly...for those of you who may not hear from your adopted heroes, we received the following message from Sarah (txladymedic), an Angel who is currently working in Iraq as a civilian medic. She writes, "This is from the stand point of someone who is deployed. For those of you who send letters and never get a response here's a few reasons why you may not be getting a response. For me I am working 12 hr days 7 days a week, we don't have a post office on this base and unless I catch the mailman when he brings mail I don't get to mail anything off unless by chance I get to go to another base. So for me getting letters out is a challange. Along with that when I get off work I don't feel like writing anyone. I just want to go to bed.

But on the other hand, getting letters is what keeps me sane. At the moment I'm hating being here. I don't know if it's because it's the holiday season, or I just miss home or what the deal is but any how I'm not real happy here at all. Hearing from home makes it a little bit easier on me. I look forward to getting letters and small packages.

So to all those Angels who never hear from their soldiers....Thank you from the bottom of our hearts!"