Our Soldier's Christmas Greeting's Event

Today has been a very emotional day in the Martin house hold. We were so blessed by the out pouring of support shown for our Soldier's Christmas Greeting's event. Because of my loyal blog readers and friends we were able to collect, fill out and mail 280 Christmas cards. I would like to thank y'all from the bottom of my heart.
So Here are the facts about sending Christmas cards to Walter Reed Army Medical Center! PLEASE DON'T send Christmas cards to Walter Reed made out to A recovering America Solider. They will throw them away in the trash!!!! Here are the reasons why! The U.S. Postal Service will not accept mail addressed to "Any Soldier," "Any Wounded Soldier," or the like because if it did, it could be providing a conduit for those who might do harm to armed services members. Such offerings are either returned to sender (if a return address has been provided or if one is found within the package) or donated to charities (if no address for the sender is found). Similarly, military hospitals will not accept letters, cards, or packages addressed in such manner for the same reason. Such beneficences, no matter how kindly meant, are not permitted to reach the soldiers they were intended for.

 It was very hard to find a organization that we could send Christmas cards to. So after doing hours of research on all the different organizations and what was true and false about sending Christmas cards to warriors. The Valiant Veterans was the group we went with their campaign was called Operation Christmas card. They were easy to work with the only thing is they had strict requirements.-minimum of 5 heartfelt, appreciative or supportive sentences (remember for some this is the only mail they will get) This was very hard since we were sending out 280 in one night.
-please do NOT seal the envelope
-cards can be hand made or store bought
-envelopes can decorated
-children may draw photos and color pictures as well, these are loved by all as many have children
-please do NOT put stamps on each envelope. We mail in bulk as it is cheaper and easier
-you may include your email or return address to be contacted back (please remember, not all will right back as they may not have the ability to send return mail, or the time as many are in combat zones)
-you may include photos, however, these need to be family friendly and appropriate. Please respect our service members and remember that this is not a dating service.
-DEADLINE December 12, 2014
To say are fingers and hands hurt is a understatement but we laughed till we cried and even made up a new language. We were so blessed to have the McCoslin family over to share this experience with us. We went for a all American Theme Dinner hamburgers, hotdogs, chips and dip, smores mix, fruit and apple pie. It was great to hear stories about their dad when he was serving in the military. We can't tell you how Thankful we were to have the community behind us this night. We stand tall, proud and managed to write out enough Christmas Cards to represent the entire city of Marquez. Does my heart good to know we made a difference in so many people's life. I'm just so proud of our town to be apart of this great event. I feel so humbled by this experience.
Today Red and Grace wrapped the house and got toilet paper everywhere. See I was up at 3:30am why I don't know and was sleepy at 6am so I ask Matt to move the Elf well that is what he came up with. He said it was a funny on me, because everyone know you don't mess with mommies trees. The kids loved it!!
 I just want to say My dashing through the dough contest is going terrible!! I ate the best McRib and fries today and two sodas. Fat girl for life. Word! I will do better tomorrow.
Today was our day for the Pay it forward in the Supreme Group. Can't wait to tell you all about it tomorrow.
So proud of Payce she placed 5th overall in UIL today. It was four schools participating.
The kids are on the up hill swing of their sickness. Tomorrow is my volunteer day at the school. Fundraiser stuff is In!! Payce got her Limo ride and Landon will be so happy to get his race track.
In closing I want to say from the bottom of my heart Thank you for making tonight possible and having faith that our families could represent Marquez and getting these cards to the RIGHT organization for our military to enjoy a card this Christmas season. Truly blessed to call y'all my friends and this our town.