Sharing Gifts

Hey Everyone!  I am sorry it's been a while since I last posted.  I am filling in another position for a friend of mine, so am doing two jobs.  Needless to say, its been busy times here at the fob. 

I want to thank every family member, friend, acquaintance, and blog reader for sending items to me to hand out.  The adults and children thoroughly enjoyed receiving each and every item.  I am not sure who enjoyed it more, me or them, who knows?  Also, each guy in my platoon who went out on the missions got a chance to help the US give to the average person here.  The farmer who got some toys for his three children, the mother who received four goodie bags with school supplies for her kids, the old man who waited patiently for a winter coat, and all the children who received beanie babies, pencil, candy, school supplies,>>> THANK YOU SOO much for your generosity. 

I would list each person who sent items for the Iraqis, but the list would go on for pages and pages.  God knows who you are and personally saw each item you sent.  You might think you are an average American who lives and average life.  Well, that might be the case, but you are also a giver of yourself, which is far from average in this world. 

I am unsure when my time will end here in Iraq and really could not write about it even if I knew.  But, my time will end and I want to make sure no mail stays behind.   So, I ask that you cease in sending items at the end of July.  Sometimes mail gets here within three weeks, but sometimes months.  Heck, one of my guys got a valentines day card today in the mail.  Again, thank you sooooooooo much for supporting me here, and helping the Iraqi people as they strive for freedom, happiness, and liberty.

Comments

[gavin]

dang, i got one of those sweet gift boxes in the making (like the one i sent when you graduated basic) but i won't have time to send it before the end of the month.

[nikki]

I am encouraged just by the thought of you not thinking you need things to be sent over at the end of July. Good thoughts!!!!!!!!! Stay safe. love ya

[julie]

I am a random reader. I am interested in what is going on in Iraq and I just wanted to thank you for being there and the sacrifices you have made.

It is so refreshing to read something positive about Iraq instead of all the liberal stuff on the news that paints the ugliest picture ever without hope. May God bless you and protect you and keep up the good work.

[Heather]

I am such a slowpoke. I gathered beanies and school supplies from people at work ages ago and still haven't sent them. Is there another soldier to whom I could send these things? Still praying for you and Tiffany every day. Love, Heather

[Shawn]

Thanks to all for the kind words and encouragement.

Heather, if you still have items, go ahead and send them. I will hopefully be able to make some more trips, but if I can't, I will pass them to someone who can.

[Grant Wright]

Shawn, Lots of people you don't know praying for you and your "boys". My two children, included. Thank you for your good work. Proud to be an American with men like you representing us. Grant

[Timothy]

What is the "fob"?

[Shawn]

Forward Operation Base (where troops live and work out of)

[adam]

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shawn ,you are really great why because i know about the soldiers mental tension . I feel very sad about ur experience .I pray to god about ur child ok dont worry...

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[Gifts Philippines]

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