2008.12.08
Children Send Cards and Letters to the Team
Today, my team received a stack of letters of appreciation from children of a Texas elementary school. Some were funny, because kids say the darnest things. Most were touching. I am posting just a few.
The age of the children is apparent from the letters. The youngest ones send letters with random words or drawings. Maybe the 2nd graders are the ones that sent cards asking, “Do you have a dog? What is your favorite color? What is your favorite food?” The third graders practice their cursive writing, signing their names at the end of the cards, which feature American flags, planes and helicopters. The older kids sent actual letters on loose leaf paper.
A lot of the ones that appear to be from the 2nd grade are like this one:
“I want to thank you for fighting for my freedom. From Dylan”
June shares her connection with us as Soldiers:
“Hang in there and fright for our freedom. My ancle was a Soldier to just like you but he died in the war six years ago. I miss him.”
“I feel sorry for you. I have a lot of friends at school. I’ll name a few Addison, Lyndie, and Lauren. It must be really hard and hot. You probably have a lot of bruises. Sincerely, Your friend, Emily.”
Our team’s name is Team Jedi, which is a play on our mission as advisors. One child writes, “Hey team jedi THANKS for fight for of country. I hope you do a good job in the war. I have always wanted to be a Marine or the Jedi. I hope you stay safe when you are fighting. Sincerely, Cameron.”
Robby writes, “I know what it’s like for peple to die. And to be bossed around by somebody that is not the boss of you. I wish every body good luck.”
Perhaps the one that got the most attention comes from a boy named David. The front of the card was a beautiful sun rise. The inside reads:
“You and your team are doing a good job. And be very very careful ok. And make shur that you kill them good before you walk ahead. Oh! And shut them in the head or in the hart.”
Your Friend Luke
Love Genesis.
by Breanna
Stay Safe, Reeley
Thanks for sharing those with us. We adults also appreciate your service and sacrifice, we just don't say it quite as well.
Comment by Debi — December 8, 2008 @ 9:35 am
Debi, I hope that my children never grow up. Aside for the diaper part. Out of diapers, then stop growing up. They are the benefactors of our nation.
Comment by richconnaroe — December 8, 2008 @ 3:53 pm
thanks for sharing these..touches the heart.
Cam
Comment by Cam Srpan — December 12, 2008 @ 6:14 pm