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Don't let him fool you, he is getting ready to go nuts on the Canteen and take over the thread.

Like running around naked or something?

Like running around naked or something?

That's it for sure. I know his evil ways.

Like running around naked or something?

That's a visual I didn't need!

Ok ya'll, I have the coolest thing to share!! Today I went to the Post Office to mail a couple of packages. As I pulled into the parking space, I saw that the window of the van parked next to me had a double Blue Star decal on it. I hurried up and got around and knocked on the window. The lady rolled her window down and we talked (and cried) for a couple minutes. She is the mom of 2 Marines, both have been to Iraq. One has been twice and won't go back. The other has to go back. They were both home on leave at the same time (talk about a happy woman!!) I gave her business cards for the Canteen and also for Proud Patriots and asked her to thank her sons for me. She, in return, gave me a business card for Marine Comfort Quilts. What a cool organization. She told me that she has made a quilt square for every fallen Marine in this conflict. Please, if you have a minute, take the time to stop by their website and check them out. They are looking for help making the quilt squares - they can handle the quilting, but if you can do a square, what a great and meaningful place to get involved. God bless these folks real good. Click the pic to transport to their site.

The second part of this is an encouraging word. Sometimes I WANT to say something to people about what we do here on the Canteen and also at Proud Patriots, but I sort of chicken out and mumble a thank you and move on. This experience has taught me that I need to be bolder in my thank you's. These young men and women and their families need to know that we appreciate them. So my challenge to you all is look for the opportunity. I know most of you do. But I just want to give you a boost!! *HUGS!*