Week #124 ~Happy Holidays!!!~
I posted this last year and thought it was so powerful, I wanted to run it again.
A letter……
I would like, however, to take this opportunity to thank you, and
America, for being the fine, grand, noble Nation that makes each and
every one of us out here serving in the military extremely proud of the
country and the people we protect.
You don’t necessarily have to pray for us soldiers, as we have chosen
this life….and we will sacrifice our life for OUR people and OUR
country. No, do not pray for us this holiday season…..Pray for OUR
Nation and Her people……for only then will the life we ‘chose’ be
worthwhile.
Yes, I do pray for peace on Earth…always. But, “there will be wars,
and rumors of wars,” so, in the meantime; maybe, just maybe, this year
you can put out a suggestion to OUR American people……
We tend to fly our flag on 4th of July, we tend to fly our flag on
Veteran’s Day……maybe this year, through your web-site, you could
maybe “ask” the American people to put a small American Flag on their
Christmas Tree, amongst their ornaments, (or within their own religious
ceremony/custom) just to “remember.” A small reminder that “we” are
free to celebrate whatever holiday, however we please, because of that
flag and what She represents.
I have volunteered to protect ALL Americans….Christian, Jewish,
Agnostic, even Atheist……it is my proud honor to do so…. and all I
ask is that maybe, during this “holiday” season (whether one believes
in it or not) is your help in asking “America” to wave Her flag in
Unity and be thankful for our Grand Nation. It would mean a lot to us
out here, wherever we are……
“Santa don’t cry, this life is my choice;
I fight for freedom, I don’t ask for more,
My life is my God, my country and my corps.”
and with all due respects to the Major, I add…..
America, my country-men,
Our flag is our life…..
We’ve accepted your ancestors
Through struggle, through strife…
We’ve come a long way,
Yes, a long way to go….
But we’re out here defending,
The life that you know.
What you believe,
Is not my concern,
I carry my weapon…..
American learns….
I’m proud to serve you,
Wherever I’m sent,
For you are Americans…
From Allah to Lent….
And so my dear county-men,
I ask of you this…
Display Our flag,
And remember our bliss….
For I am out “here”
On this Christmas Day….
And I want you proud…
…….LONG MAY SHE WAVE…..
thank you,
from,
a service member…..
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Awesome turn out for this Christmas week! Thank all of you all so much for contributing. As I have mentioned, with out the wonderful gals and guys who send in pictures weekly this site is *nothing*. Anyone can contribute, it’s as easy as snapping a pic of your boobs (moobs!) and sending it HERE. Don’t forget to tell me how you would like to be credited and/or linked. You can even remain anonymous if you would like.
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REMINDER!!!!
Not everyone can view this site. Quite a few of our guys and gals serving are blocked in the war zone. Since the purpose of this site was designed for them, a private the Yahoo Group was formed several years ago. It’s this sites sister site, it mimics the content here but bc it’s a private adult group most servicemen/women are able to access/view it. Wonderful concept! Please pass this along to anyone who might not be aware of this.
BUT….. I also wanted to remind anyone wanting to join the Yahoo Group. You *MUST* include your age in the profile. Not just your request to be approved for membership….but in your actual Yahoo PROFILE. Yahoo recently made come changes and it’s become more difficult to navigate them as a whole. It’s not as simple to update your profile as it used to be. Including your age in your request is *not enough*. I must have your actual age in your profile. Your birth date being ‘on file’ is also not sufficient. I really apologize for the problems and inconvenience this is causing. Please understand that it is not me, bc Yahoo is a private, adult group I am required to make sure each member has their age in their profile. If I don’t, the group can be deleted with out notice. Thank you for your understanding and help with this.
Enjoy!
Lilly, This Could Be Dangerous
Anon
Sex Kitten
Spiny
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The holidays are upon us. If you want to send a Christmas card or letter to our wounded warriors or family members you may do so by using the following address:
Holiday Mail for Heroes
PO Box 5456
Capitol Heights, MD 20791-5456
The above address is genuine and comes from the following website:
http://www.redcross.org/email/saf
‘Tis the Season to show our troops how much we care, numerous sites are asking for Holiday Care Boxes. This is about giving back to those who give all. Remembering our troops during the holidays can be critical for morale.
Help wish our troops Happy Holidays, the following sites are great resources for anyone wishing to send a Holiday Care Package-
Give 2 the Troops
Sip and solute… Any bourbon drinkers out there who love Jim Beam?
some of the cash you drop for this bourbon this holiday season will provide military families with scholarships, financial aid and counseling.
http://jimbeam.com/
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Send a card to a recovering American soldier.
A Recovering American Soldier
c/o Walter Reed Army Medical Center
6900 Georgia Avenue NW;
Washington, D.C. 20307
If you go to this web site, www.LetsSayThanks.com , you can pick out a thank you card and Xerox will print it and it will be sent to a soldier that is currently serving in Iraq . You can’t pick out who gets it, but it will go to a member of the armed services.
How AMAZING it would be if we could get everyone we know to send one!!! It is FREE and it only takes a second.
Wouldn’t it be wonderful if the soldiers received a bunch of these? Whether you are for or against the war, our soldiers over there need to know we are behind them. This takes just 10 seconds and it’s a wonderful way to say thank you. Please take the time and please take the time to pass it on for others to do. We can never say enough thank you’s.
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Soldier’s Angels- a great site that offers so many great links, information and resources on ways to help out and support our troops. It’s one of the best I’ve come across, I encourage everyone to check it out.
You can also always show your support by going to America Supports You and doing what you can.
http://gratitudecampaign.org/index.php
Another site totally worth checking out…. (NEW!!!)
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Comments are appreciated, show our girls and guys some love! Don’t forget about the numerous buttons Minx made, they are there for the taking (link is in the sidebar).
~ xo
Vixen
