Tyrus brought to our attention that the military hospitals were seeking donations for the wounded soldiers because they are without some of the basic neccesities needed for their recovery. It just makes me nuts that after the sacrifice they paid they have to go without basic things. The list of needs were things like: deodorant, razors, sweats, break away sports pants for the amputee's, stamps, international phone cards, movies, playing cards, disposable camera's (to keep in touch with their buddies in Iraq and families that can't afford to come and see them) and on and on. So sad these things are not provided.
We made a plea to the homeschooling community and have been gathering donations to take to Walter Reed and Bethesda next week. We should have a truckload when done. We all went shopping yesterday and bought cases of stuff to donate. It felt good. Musa and Retta and I are going to sit and make little treat bags today to give them. They are also going to make handmade thank you cards's. One woman who has an art class had her students make thank you pictures. Bethesda has a wall in the hallway they place all the cards so the recovering can see them when the walk (or roll) by.
Anna has contacted her Regional Manager at Starbucks and they are contacting the marketing dept to get them behind the donation drive. For anyone across the country reading this you may want to contact your local military hospitals and see if you can help. Trust me, the rewards are high.
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