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yeah I always sent stupid things.. a few tabloids, sunday comix, word finds/crossword puzzles, people mag.. local newspapers(if you know where theyre from), sox... and I always included extra for the guys in my ex's unit. I knew some of them didnt get much mail and I ended up with a MAILBOX full of thank you letters when I sent candy canes(4 boxes) various christmas pictures from my family's past, some hard candies, and a little snowman button for each of them.. I saw my mom had one and I thought they were soooooo cute.. I also sent him disposeable cameras, CHAPSTICK and LOTION are worshipped.. deoderant!! and soap...for new years/christmas(i sent the pack after chirstmas but pre new years) I sent noisemakers, party favors, candy, I made little "christmas-ish" cards for them with a picture of me and some friends holiding a sign that said we LOVE our troops! and they all signed each card.
I grew up in a very military community and family so I try to do what I can. Sometimes the kids out there dont get the things they need... like mail from anyone.. even my ex.. had many friends.. didnt get much mail.. he even told me directly that the mail he did get.. he read a few hundred times..
pictures of anything.. doesnt have to include people.. but scenery, buildings.. anything stateside, or if you know one from your area.. the sites around town..
hahaha I sent potato chips once.. and he said thanks for sending the supersized bag.. I ate half of it before anyone noticed me.
when youre out there little things matter..
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