That is all it takes. While we all near the time to sit down and write our Christmas cards, I have one small request. Please, write one for our wounded soldiers to let them know that you care. It takes only a few minutes of your time to make a big difference in someone life.
While stationed in Cuba, I remember getting hand made Christmas cards from school children and I still cherish those cards today. What a great way to make me feel better while I was away from home.
So, in your free time, take a minute or two to write a card to boost their spirits (and yours). This would be great activity to get your kids involved.
Thanks in advance!!!
Send your cards to:
A Recovering American Soldier
c/o Walter Reed Army Medical Center
6900 Georgia Avenue, NW
Washington, D.C. 20307-5001
Thank you for the post!
Elayna Fernandez
Naples Marketing Blog
Thank you, that is a wonderful idea. I am going to pass this address out to everyone in my office. My wife and I will be certain to send a card ourselves. God bless you!
I already got an e mail from a friend today with this information. Thanks for passing it along. Bonnie
Thanks for posting this. I'll be sure to spread this .
You got it!
Wow. I think if everyone in ActiveRain wrote JUST 1 card we would blow them away with love.
Thanks, Everyone!!!!!
Thanks for posting this...I will share this with as many others as possible!
While we all near the time to sit down and write our Christmas cards, I have one small request. Please, write one for our wounded soldiers to let them know that you care.
Hey Jim,
That's an excellent idea! Count me in. Thanks for the info.
Sincerely,
Bruce
Thank you for the information. I'll be sure to send one.
Jim- That's such a great idea. I think this could be a great exercise for children to teach them empathy for others as well as letter-writing skills. Thanks for the post!
perfect timing my wife and I were just talking about Christmas Cards -- Thanks
Such a great idea. It only takes a few extra minutes and a stamp or two to make a difference in the life of someone who has given so much for our country.
Thank you for sharing this Jim and Maria. I will have my kids make a card today.
Thanks, Marlene. I am sure your kids will do an excellent jobs and have fun at the same time. Take Care, Jim
Jim and Maria, I wrote a post about this topic just the other day. Please go read it if you get a chance. Here is the link: To: A Recovering American Soldier. I had great success getting my children and their friends involved. I even had the children from the religous education class that I teach sign cards. I will be mailing these out to the address you shared all in one box.
PLEASE NOTE: I was informed that the address given in your post about sending cards to recovering soldiers is incorrect. The correct address is:
Holiday Mail for Heroes
PO Box 5456
Capitol Heights, MD 20791-5456
***All cards must be postmarked no later than Wednesday, December 10, 2008.***
There is more info at this link:
http://www.redcross.org/email/saf/
I have revised my post regarding this info.
Have a blessed Thanksgiving.
Thanks for the post and the revised address. I'm sending out Christmas Cards Monday, and am going to make sure I send a few to our hero's as well. THANKS!