[MHGinTN]

Comments and suggestions on ways to implement the notions contained herein welcomed.

[MHGinTN]

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[AppyPappy]

Jurorhou, is that you?

[Republic]

Nice post-terrific idea. I will attempt to discover just who in my neighborhood has family members shipped out or shipping out to the Middle East.

And tomorrow-I have the opportunity to attend a SUPPORT OUR TROOPS rally in my own city-Indianapolis! Can't wait!

[MHGinTN]

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[swheats]

Great idea. Here's a link to a military's wife suggestions.

Angels with skin: It’s one thing to give a family an open-ended statement of "If there’s anything we can do to help, please let us know." Chances are they will never call for your help. Here are some ways to be proactive in your offer for help:

Refusals permitted: While you offer help, be sensitive to the fact that they may refuse it. Don’t take it personally; just make a different offer for help at a later time.

Be specific: Instead of a blanket proposal for help, offer a tangible form of assistance such as, "Can my son and I come and mow your lawn on Friday or Saturday?" Or "I’d like to bring you a meal one day next week. What day would be a good one for you to take a break from cooking?"

Group projects: When the troops were in Kosovo, a youth group from another town wanted to come help the airmen’s families. The thought of a bunch of strangers coming to help was kind of scary initially. If your group wants to help, contact a military family through someone they know or their unit’s supervisory contact. Have a specific project in mind. For example, a youth group could clear away leaves or clean the house. Always have adult supervision present and be responsible for those in your group. These projects can be a tremendous blessing to the families involved.

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[Dubya]

Good post. No more than we pay our soldiers it is not hard to find Military families that will appreciate some help.

[ladyinred]

I seem to recall a post here last week about an organization in San Diego that is doing the very thing you suggest, that is, donating time to help families of those serving in the military with anything they might need. Wonderful idea, and one I would hope we would all endeavor to achieve in our own areas.

[spunkets]

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