[Kathy in Alaska]

I don't think so. I will be sending another one in a couple of weeks. It took my package about 3 weeks to get there, but I think I would plan on a month just in case. I think they are deployed for at least 6 months. That's great that he is requesting a package. It feels good to send one.

[fatima]

Thanks ,Mary's prom dress arrived today,one of two.She went out with her father ,brother and others to shovel the older people out,they stopped at burger king,she came home tried on the gown and broke the strap,Jim called and as soon as he get into port he wants to visit.I said yes,he thank us for our support,all of us.The prom pics dress is going out as soon as I get the camera from the snowedin thrift shop but this call Jim wanted to talk to me more than Mary and said everyone was looking out for Karen,he sounded like he aged a few years in a few weeks.I told him we were proud of all of them and we prayed on the air for them today.I told off the cowardnicks and said special prayers for all our loved ones.