Okay...we all know that there are thousands upon thousands of our troops staioned overseas...and I'm sure we're all greatful for their service. Here's some ideas to help...and say thanks:


www.cellphonesforsoldiers.com

Did you know that servicepersons DO NOT get to call home for free?? One serviceman racked up an $8000.00 phone bill listening to his newborn son's cries...Cell Phones for Soldiers recycles old cellphones for cash, then uses the money to buy calling cards and send them to service people overseas. The website will help you find a local drop off spot to donate your old cellphones.

www.ourmilitarykids.org

What about the families left behind when mom or dad gets staioned overseas. Most of these families end up scraping by...and the first thing to go are the unnecessary expenses (piano lessons, karate, cheerleading). Without some sort of extra-curricular activity to participate in, a lot of military kids end up in a sea of deep depression...constantly worrying if mom or dad will ever come home. This charity gives grants of $500 PER CHILD so that they can continue to participate in their favorite activity. You can donate at their site.

www.laptopsforthewounded.com

Did you know that most military hospitals have ONE computer that hundreds of wounded soldiers must share? This charity has placed over 100 laptops in military hospitals. Check out their site to donate.

www.booksforsoldiers.com

Go to this site and pick our a serviceperson. You'll get a list of his/her favorite books, magazines and CD's...plus their address.

www.anysoldier.com

click on "where to send" thenchoose a soldier. You will get a list of the toiletries they need (toothpaste, lotion, deodorant) and where to send it.

www.operationmilitarysupport.com

At this site, you can "adopt" a soldier that doesn't receive regular mail from home...what a great chance at a penpal...

All i have to say is 'amazing'

I am aware of the cell phone thing if it's the same thing my brother is buying for my son for $35.It gets hooked into any computer.

But what if they don't have access???hmm

I will be checking all thes sites out..

Thank you so much as Brett is leaving for Iraq in Sept...so I want him to have everything he needs..

I am already working on a small thing for him and all his buddies to put in their pockets...so when they are needing confort and a bit of USA...all they have to do is reach in their pockets...

Thank u again Peachie for this info..

Thanks for the links...I'll check them out.

zanne

you are more than welcome. and the cell phone thing...it's nothing more than prepaid phoen cards that our soldiers can use anywhere...to call anyone...

and my best to you son...and tell him I say Thank You...and God Bless.

there is also a phone that can be plugged into a computer....if and WHEN they have access.....some do..depends on their job etc..

Thank u sweets..For thinking about us...

zanne:

i think about the guys overseas all the time...my mother works for a company that supplies a lot of the medical supplies fpor overseas military hospitals...I fully understand the risks they take and the consequences they face.

you can also check out solidersangels.com if you would like to adopt a solider. We did this at work and we adopted 11 solders, one for each team at work.

God bless all of our men and women that are proudly serving our country.

My sentiments exactly. These are some great resources.

and were is the help for the moms who's sons are being deployed...??

I called a #...they gave me another..

suppose to be 24 hr hlp..

they will call me in 24 hrs..

I need help now..

the panic is horrible many nights..

Tonight..I can't breath...

a gun would be quick..

slitting my throat..to slow.....

So I come here instead of hearting myself...

I hate being a Marine Mom....


oh and no help from family..Thanks family..which I have been there for them for many yrs....

and now I am being blamed...for my distress..that it is making it harder on them....

Forgot sake he is my child..my son..going into a war zone..

I Honor him so..

But the pain is umbarable...now that the time is coming for him to go to Iraq...

F*ing government..thats all I have to say...

zanne

come here...call an all night radio DJ and talk their ear off...go have coffee at a truck stop and chit chat with your waitress...but beyond everything else

PLEASE DON'T HURT YOURSELF SWEETIE...YOUR SON WILL ALWAYS NEED HIS MOMMA!

I know it's scary as hell...and human tendency is to expect the worse...(remember the very first time he came home LATE...did you think he was in an accident...maybe in a hospital somewhere...or did you just think he was gooding off with friends??) Sweetie...look up your local VFW..call them...those are men and women who have "been there"

you can also try this site...

http://www.sanctuaryvf.org

PEACE BE WITH YOU...AND TRY JUST TALKING OUTLOUD...EVEN IF YOU'RE ALL ALONE...BECAUSE SOMEONE WILL BE LISTENING...