As Halloween gets closer I wonder about the troops who are overseas. I feel my past postings have been depressing, and to lighten up the mood I would like to bring some Halloween spirit to this page.
I began to think about this posting last night when I was walking home and I saw a little boy dressed up in a solider uniform for Halloween. I find it fascinating how many little boys play dress up solider while there are many real soldiers overseas just waiting to go home. Funny the things we wanted to be when we were younger. But, back to the posting. With the territory of serving in the military there is a price to pay, and one of them is missing out on fun holidays. Halloween is creeping up on us. (No pun intended) I started to think about ways I could inform my readers about program supporting the soldiers overseas. I began to search websites, and I found two I absolutely love. Not only do I love them, but one of them is an inspiring woman that has dedicated her life to baking cookies for the military.
The first website I would like to direct your attention to is Treats for the Troops and the specific page is called Halloween Treats Bring Big Smiles. This organization sends care packages called Halloween Grab Bags. The packages are filled with candy and other funs things to make a celebration for at least twelve soldiers. The only objective some people may have is the cost to send the grab bags. However, if money is not an issue this is defiantly an organization to look into—not only Halloween but other holidays as well.
The other organization I would like to shed light to is, Treat the Troops.(I know the two organizations have similar names, even I confused them) This organization was founded by Jeanette Cram. She is well known and has received media attention, in addition to the President’s acknowledgement. This organization is amazing, and the personal stories that follow. Just to view the website and read the many stories, reminds me I am not alone when it comes to supporting the troops. Sometimes all the troops need is a bunch of cookies to munch on to remind them of good home cooking.
Hopefully this posting has inspired you to lending a hand during this Halloween season. If not, at least look at the above websites. Inspiration is contagious.
Happy Halloween to you and the troops
The Troop’s Advocator
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