Weekly Newsletter 3/16/08
Settle in! There is a lot to share with you this week! About the time I think it is time for things to settle down--we find more and more to do--and I wouldn't have it any other way!! I always feel the more we do--the easier I make it on our deployed troops! (Logically, that doesn't make sense, but at least they will know they are appreciated and loved by the folks back home!)
--Yesterday, HHAFFA participated in the Times-Mail flea market held at the 4-H Fairgrounds. I could not believe the number of people who walked through that building, and most of them stopped to talk at the HHAFFA table! Betsy reports that the flea market was a GREAT success!! HHAFFA sold 64 magnets and with the donations, we grossed $220.68. The best part of all was that was that we made 11 new contacts with military families! I would like to send out a heart felt thanks to Royce Peabody, Wayne and Mary Umphress, Cheryl Syrgley, Kimberly Sterrett, Lisa Salladee, Joyce Daugherty and Joe and Betsy Henley. Without them, we could not have had our HHAFFA table and reached those new families in the community!
--Mark your calendars for this next Saturday, March 22nd. We will be having a packing party to send Girl Scout cookies to our deployed men and women. Please meet at the HHAFFA office (620 H St--back entrance) at 9 am, and we will pack the cookies that have been donated by the Tulip Trace Council. Coffee and donuts will be provided!
--We received a brigade patch from Kyle Daugherty a few months back, and we thought it was neat, but we didn't quite know what to do with it. A few people have suggested we collect patches from every young man and woman who is on active duty, and we will make a collage on a bulletin board with all the patches sent our way! Wouldn't that be awesome! We could even display it in the Lawrence County Museum for all to see! So please have your service member send a brigade patch and we will begin our collection!
--Announcement from Lockheed Martin (through Sheri Harris at Crane):Welcome to Operation Homefront's Military Motherhood Award sponsored by Lockheed Martin. We're looking for inspirational stories of military wives and women in uniform who are successfully parenting children through challenges of military life. These can be your children, stepchildren, foster children or others in unique circumstances. The winner will receive $5,000 and a free trip to the awards ceremony in Washington, DC, where she will be honored by members of Congress and other dignitaries. Just nominate yourself or someone special on the entry form before March 31.The winner will be notified in April. The award ceremony is scheduled for May 7 in honor of Mother's Day! Good luck!http://www.cinchouse.com/military_motherhood_forml.asp
--We have two prayer requests that I would like to pass on:
from Amanda Kirby: her husband, Michael, deployed to Iraq, found out that his father has pancreatic cancer. Please keep Michael's father, Michael and his entire family in your prayers!
from Joyce Daugherty: Joyce's son, Aron, deployed to Iraq, had his camp attacked last week. There were several deaths and many injuries. Aron knew all the men who were killed. One of the men that lost his life was supposed to sit next to Aron on the plane ride back from Iraq and another was a Sgt that called him a lot while they were in Virginia visiting Aron. So, please keep Aron, his fellow soldiers and the families who lost loved ones in your prayers!
--Card shower request:From Jodi Johnston
--Please remember Jordan's 21st birthday on April 19th.
Jordan Zollman
230th MP Co 1st PLTFOB
Kalsu APO AE 09312
--Joyce Daugherty sent this message our way:I thought I would let you know I have spoken to Robert (Vansickle). He was very surprised when he got back to Iraq from his R&R. There, on his bed, were 32 packages!!! He said to tell everyone "thank you so much!!!". He really appreciates everything he has received!
--Amanda Kirby sent a wonderful example of patriotism that I wanted to share with you! It is a video of the "Cactus Cuties" singing the National Anthem at a Texas Tech basketball game! Go to http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QKCVS57j284 to view the video!
--Mother's Day is fast approaching! HHAFFA will be sending out postcards to all mothers, wives and grandmothers of those serving in the active duty military that entitles them to a FREE corsage. Please make sure we have your current, correct mailing address, so that you will receive your postcard.
--Lastly, two people have volunteered to "be there" for anyone who has any questions, concerns or just needs someone to talk to! Kimberly Johnson (583-4736) wanted everyone to know that you are welcome to call her! She said she has been in the situation where she needed to talk to someone NOW, and didn't have a resource! She wants to be your resource! Amanda Kirby (amandahodges76@hotmail.com) encourages military spouses to email her anytime! She has a husband who is currently in Iraq and and a darling 8 week old son. She welcomes your emails!
--Don't forget to let me know that YOU want to join the HHAFFA Hoofers team for Relay for Life! I have 12 team members so far, and my goal is 50!!! So please let me know soon that you want to participate, so that I may get organized! Thanks!
Another loooooooooong newsletter! But isn't it wonderful to be presented with so many opportunities to serve our Armed Forces and their families!!
Hope to see you soon!
Please continue to keep all our troops and their families in your thoughts and prayers!
God Bless Our Troops!
Nancy Peabody
--Yesterday, HHAFFA participated in the Times-Mail flea market held at the 4-H Fairgrounds. I could not believe the number of people who walked through that building, and most of them stopped to talk at the HHAFFA table! Betsy reports that the flea market was a GREAT success!! HHAFFA sold 64 magnets and with the donations, we grossed $220.68. The best part of all was that was that we made 11 new contacts with military families! I would like to send out a heart felt thanks to Royce Peabody, Wayne and Mary Umphress, Cheryl Syrgley, Kimberly Sterrett, Lisa Salladee, Joyce Daugherty and Joe and Betsy Henley. Without them, we could not have had our HHAFFA table and reached those new families in the community!
--Mark your calendars for this next Saturday, March 22nd. We will be having a packing party to send Girl Scout cookies to our deployed men and women. Please meet at the HHAFFA office (620 H St--back entrance) at 9 am, and we will pack the cookies that have been donated by the Tulip Trace Council. Coffee and donuts will be provided!
--We received a brigade patch from Kyle Daugherty a few months back, and we thought it was neat, but we didn't quite know what to do with it. A few people have suggested we collect patches from every young man and woman who is on active duty, and we will make a collage on a bulletin board with all the patches sent our way! Wouldn't that be awesome! We could even display it in the Lawrence County Museum for all to see! So please have your service member send a brigade patch and we will begin our collection!
--Announcement from Lockheed Martin (through Sheri Harris at Crane):Welcome to Operation Homefront's Military Motherhood Award sponsored by Lockheed Martin. We're looking for inspirational stories of military wives and women in uniform who are successfully parenting children through challenges of military life. These can be your children, stepchildren, foster children or others in unique circumstances. The winner will receive $5,000 and a free trip to the awards ceremony in Washington, DC, where she will be honored by members of Congress and other dignitaries. Just nominate yourself or someone special on the entry form before March 31.The winner will be notified in April. The award ceremony is scheduled for May 7 in honor of Mother's Day! Good luck!http://www.cinchouse.com/military_motherhood_forml.asp
--We have two prayer requests that I would like to pass on:
from Amanda Kirby: her husband, Michael, deployed to Iraq, found out that his father has pancreatic cancer. Please keep Michael's father, Michael and his entire family in your prayers!
from Joyce Daugherty: Joyce's son, Aron, deployed to Iraq, had his camp attacked last week. There were several deaths and many injuries. Aron knew all the men who were killed. One of the men that lost his life was supposed to sit next to Aron on the plane ride back from Iraq and another was a Sgt that called him a lot while they were in Virginia visiting Aron. So, please keep Aron, his fellow soldiers and the families who lost loved ones in your prayers!
--Card shower request:From Jodi Johnston
--Please remember Jordan's 21st birthday on April 19th.
Jordan Zollman
230th MP Co 1st PLTFOB
Kalsu APO AE 09312
--Joyce Daugherty sent this message our way:I thought I would let you know I have spoken to Robert (Vansickle). He was very surprised when he got back to Iraq from his R&R. There, on his bed, were 32 packages!!! He said to tell everyone "thank you so much!!!". He really appreciates everything he has received!
--Amanda Kirby sent a wonderful example of patriotism that I wanted to share with you! It is a video of the "Cactus Cuties" singing the National Anthem at a Texas Tech basketball game! Go to http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QKCVS57j284 to view the video!
--Mother's Day is fast approaching! HHAFFA will be sending out postcards to all mothers, wives and grandmothers of those serving in the active duty military that entitles them to a FREE corsage. Please make sure we have your current, correct mailing address, so that you will receive your postcard.
--Lastly, two people have volunteered to "be there" for anyone who has any questions, concerns or just needs someone to talk to! Kimberly Johnson (583-4736) wanted everyone to know that you are welcome to call her! She said she has been in the situation where she needed to talk to someone NOW, and didn't have a resource! She wants to be your resource! Amanda Kirby (amandahodges76@hotmail.com) encourages military spouses to email her anytime! She has a husband who is currently in Iraq and and a darling 8 week old son. She welcomes your emails!
--Don't forget to let me know that YOU want to join the HHAFFA Hoofers team for Relay for Life! I have 12 team members so far, and my goal is 50!!! So please let me know soon that you want to participate, so that I may get organized! Thanks!
Another loooooooooong newsletter! But isn't it wonderful to be presented with so many opportunities to serve our Armed Forces and their families!!
Hope to see you soon!
Please continue to keep all our troops and their families in your thoughts and prayers!
God Bless Our Troops!
Nancy Peabody
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