I've wanted to contribute in some way. I'm a former dependent (USAF, Carter Admin.) wife. Operation Baby Blanket allows me connect with a pregnant wife, or new mother, married to a deployed or nearly deployed serviceman. I'd offer friendship and support to the new mom in absence of her husband. Families of servicemen and women sacrifice as well and are in need...this seemed like a good for me to start helping. I wouldn't have found this opportunity without your post.
I am really pleased that you found a way to help the troops and their families thru this thread. I might just put the links in this thread on a thread of its own.
Thank you for helping the troops. You are correct in stating that the families also need support. In every day life, whenever someone is sick or dies, I try to talk to the family members because as you said, they also need comfort.
If I write a thread, can I please use your comments from this thread?
[Mr] T