Books for Soldiers

When Seth was in Afghanistan, he participated in a wonderful program called Books for Soldiers. He received many books and notes from people all over the United States. Soldiers can log into this site and request specific books. People who have joined Books for Soldiers can peruse the requests and respond by sending requested books. We talked with Eli this morning and he told us about receiving The Winds of War by Herman Wouk from a woman in Arizona. In addition she sent him magazines and note cards. What a wonderful person! I don't know her, but she has to be a terrific person. I looked at the web site for Books for Soldiers. It takes some effort to volunteer to send books....You have to print and complete the application, have it notarized and send it back to BFS. You have to shop for the soldier you choose to provide a book for and you mail it at your own expense. This isn't just give us some money and we'll get the books to the soldiers. This is an intimate, work hard to do good kind of thing.....that's how I know the woman in Arizona is a wonderful person. I thank her from the bottom of my heart for taking care of my son! In this cynical world we live in, I am constantly uplifted by the kindness of people. Support the war or not.....people support the soldiers. Hate the War....Love the Soldiers.
Seth and Eli are back at Al Asad after a delayed return due to sand storms. It looks like things are falling into place for a December leave for both Seth and Eli. Details to follow!