Musings From Momma Marine - Supporting Our Heroes with Care Packages

Letters from 3/11 India Btry Afghanistan

Sat, Jul 18 2009 10:06 | Afghanistan Updates, support, 3/11 India Battery, Marines in Afghanistan, Thanks, supporting our heroes, U.S.M.C., Afghanistan, 3/11 Marines, Letters from Afghanistan, heroes | Permalink
I love getting mail and today received TWO letters from 3/11 India Btry in Afghanistan. One from LCPL Thompson and one from LCPL Charles A. Thompson....

Now what is so SPECIAL and FUNNY about this is that, I'm pretty sure, they are from the same Marine.

When I first received names to send to I understood: LCPL Thompson and LCPL Charley. It seems that LCPL Thompson, Charles A. may be getting a good amount of boxes. This is a mystery that I will have to wait to solve because mail is the only communication as of now and the letters I received today are post marked 4 July 2009 which may mean mail is speeding up a bit. We can hope. As it stands, LCPL Thompson and LCPL Charley have more coming to them (him).... I'm guessing they are having a good laugh about this and probably need it as much as I needed one this morning. God is good at things like that. I love HIS sense of humor!

Anyway, the letters from the LCPL(s) are for you, too, because this couldn't happen without YOUR SUPPORT.


Thank you Momma Jodi for the package. It could not have reached me at a better time. You actually sent me the one thing I needed. Envelopes. Not to mention all the other items are going to be a nice alternative to MRE's. If there is anything I can do to help you help those who are deployed please let me know.
Thank-you
LCPL Thompson


Thank you Momma Jodi. It's people like you who are willing to do stuff like this out of the kindness in your heart who make those out here realize we are out here for a reason. There's nothing I need, but if you could find the time to, could you just send a letter like the one I just received from you, one with some motivational words. Thanks again momma Jodi
LCPL Thompson


I'm always impressed by their "non need" of items but their willingness to "HELP" us in what ever way they can.... Amazing! Wonderful! Dare I say, Precious! Yes! I'm a MOM I can say it......

THIS, THANK YOU, is sent to all of you who help with SUPPORTING OUR HEROES with your donations of box goodies, letters, cards, money donations and Prayers! We are able to send to more of our Deployed Men and Women because of your help.

Semper Fi,
Momma Marine
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Thanks from 2/23 Golf Company, IRAQ

Fri, Jul 17 2009 03:47 | USMC, Momma Jodi, Thanks, Iraq Updates, supporting our heroes, U.S.M.C., 2/23 Golf Co., Marines in Iraq | Permalink




























































Hello Friends,

Well, we have officially reached the half way point of our deployment and the Marines here are glad to know it is all downhill from here. Our 4th of July was somewhat uneventful. Those Marines that did not have official duties had a "day off" and we got together to play a game of softball. We all had fun even though we were in the middle of a sand storm. We have been getting sand storms about every other day. Not sure which is better, a sand storm day that is a bit cooler but sand everywhere or a clear day with temperatures blazing.

Many packages continue to arrive and we are so grateful for the support. A few folks that I would like to acknowledge:

- Momma Jodi, Dennis O'Bryant and the folks at "Supporting Our Heroes- Thank you for all the goodies, games and the Beanie Babies. The Farkle game was the first thing to be grabbed by the Marines. As usual the freezer pops did not last long and was very noticeable that the Marines can never get enough of them. Thanks you.

- Peggy Kane- I do remember you seeing us off at our training center a few days before we left. Thank you for your generosity and support. The Marines enjoyed all the snacks, treats and hygiene supplies.

- Laura Kirk, Health to Soldiers and Betty Lou's Inc- once again the treats are very appreciated. The granola bars and the peanut butter balls were devoured by our health nuts, and we have plenty of them here. Thank you!

- James Spliedt and the folks at Agruim U.S. Inc.- Thank you all for your never ending support. It was apparent that the snacks and the jerky were very much appreciated by the Marines by the way they disappeared as soon as the box was opened.

Enclosed are a few pictures of our Marines in action and some of us not in action. We have also updated our website and more pictures can be seen on 2/23 G Co

Thank you all once again,

From the Marines and Sailors of Golf Company 2nd BN 23rd Mar.


Momma Marine
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I AM A MARINE'S MOM

Fri, Jul 3 2009 02:25 | USMC, Iraq, Army, supporting our heroes, U.S.M.C., U.S. Army, Poem, I am a Marine's Mom, Afghanistan | Permalink
I just wanted to thank you for posting my poem!! As we celebrate Independence Day and we ready for the next deployment, it is as special today as it was the day I wrote it. We have sent more than 500 care packages to local persons that are deployed through the help of our community. They have NEVER let supplies run out! We hold a car show each year to help offset the costs of shipping and as we begin final preparations we are hoping for a fabulous turnout. This year we added mnotorcycles and a 'Round the Lakes Motorcycle Ride. (A little nervous as we've never done this, but hey, we have to add something new each year!) Again, thank you so much for your site and for posting my poem. Rhonda Elliott-Tippecanoe, IN

We posted Rhonda's poem 29 May last year. I proudly post it again today. I AM ALSO A MARINE'S MOM AND I AM A SOLDIER'S MOM ! And her writing stands as strong today as it did last year.. OORAH! RHONDA! From one Military Mom to another ... YOU ARE AWESOME! And I will gladly stand beside you any day of the week professing just this very thing ....

I
am a Marine's Mom 



I proudly display my son's picture for all to see it is on the counter where I work, it is the most conspicuous on the wall at home. 

I am the woman you see in line at the store who has an American Flag pin, a "My Son is a Marine pin", and a red, white & blue ribbon with the blue service star in the middle. 

I am the person driving the car that is in front of you with the magnets that say "Support Our Troops", Proud Parent of a Marine, and a blue service star, a yellow ribbon attached to the top of my antenna. 

I am the one with the grocery cart full of cereal bars, beef jerky, flavorings and additives for water, Twizzlers, Jolly Ranchers, and Skittles so my son and his fellow Marine brothers can have a little piece of home while in a strange and far away country. 

I am the person you see carrying boxes to the Post Office so my son and his fellow Marine brothers know there are people in the states that support them. 

I am the one you see with tears in my eyes whenever "The Star Spangled Banner" is played or sung before a ball game. 

I am the one that has tears in my eyes when the Pledge of Allegiance to our flag is said. 


When you see my son's picture when you come into my place of business and ask me who it is and where he is, please understand, this is MY SON
. 


Please do not tell me we shouldn't be there. We are. Please do not tell me the latest injury reports, the casualties, bombings and shootings. I know this, it is always in the back of my mind Please do not tell me the war is because of the President. This is my son's boss. I will not speak ill of him for whatever reason Please do not say that's no place to be, my son is there, he's serving our country, he would rather be home safe with his family, but he has a duty.
Please do not say "I'm sorry", I'M NOT, my son volunteered to protect his country. You should say, "You must be very proud of him." 


Please do not tell me you know how I feel, unless you are a military parent, spouse, child, or fiancée, you have NO clue what I feel.
Please just tell me "Your son is in my prayers."
There can never be enough prayers going up for our military or my son or me.
I am the Mother of a Marine, this is my daily routine:


Mentally calculating the time difference half way around the world. Accepting that my son is now MY protector Reaching across the ocean with my love, hoping my son feels the extra boost in the dead of night, waking up and saying a prayer for his safety and peace of mind - Never letting my son see the tears in my eyes or hear the catch in my voice whenever he leaves home or ends a phone call. Enduring those moments when I am not as strong as I think I should be. Making it through each day by the grace of God - Opting to work extra hours or volunteer more than I used to trying to keep my mind occupied - Trying to smile even when I haven't heard from my son for days or weeks on end Holding onto the Marine Corps motto of "Semper Fi", hoping I can keep the faith - Every second of every minute of every hour of every day, praying God is with my son and will bring him home to me safely - Rejoicing and shouting so all my coworkers know it is my son who is on the telephone.



written by Rhonda Elliott - 05/09/08
PROUD Marine Mom
LCpl Kristopher Hill USMC-deployed

re-posted by Jodi McClellan 07/03/09 PROUD Mom of LCPL Andrew McClellan USMC & SSG Jeremy McClellan, USArmy -- BOTH DEPLOYED

Semper Fi,
Momma Marine
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