christmas cards for soldiers

[linnettejane]

this was a forward i received....

<hero>

I thought this was a nice thing to do so I'm passing it along.
GREAT  IDEA!!    When doing your Christmas cards this year, take one card and
send it to this address.  If we pass this on and everyone sends one card, think of how many cards these
wonderful special people who have sacrificed so much would get.
 
When you are making out your Christmas card list this year, please include the following:

            A Recovering American Soldier
        c/o Walter Reed Army Medical  Center
        6900 Georgia Avenue,NW
        Washington,D.C. 20307-5001
 
If you approve, please pass it on.

 

[renegade]

I made it into a fwd for everyone in my phone

 

[linnettejane]

another email....

Emergency Telephone Numbers
These are more effective than 911
When -
You are sad, phone John 14
You have sinned, phone Psalm 51
You are facing danger, phone Psalm 91
People have failed you, phone Psalm 27
It feels as though God is far from you, phone Psalm 139
Your faith needs stimulation, phone Hebrews 11
You are alone and scared, phone Psalm 23
You are worried, phone Matthew 8:19-34
You are hurt and critical, phone 1 Corinthians 13
You wonder about Christianity, phone 2 Corinthians 5:15-18
You feel like an outcast, phone Romans 8:31-39
You are seeking peace, phone Matthew 11:25-30
It feels as if the world is b igger than God, phone Psalm 90
You need Christ like insurance, phone Romans 8:1-30
You are leaving home for a trip , phone Psalm 121
You are praying for yourself, phone Psalm 87
You require courage for a task, phone Joshua 1
Inflation's and investments are hogging your thoughts, phone Mark 10:17-31
You are depressive, phone Psalm 27
Your bank account is empty, phone Psalm 37
You lose faith in mankind, phone 1 Corinthians 13
It looks like people are unfriendly, phone John 15
You are losing hope, phone Psalm 126
You feel the world is small comp ared to you, phone Psalm 19
You want to carry fruit, phone John 15
Paul's secret for happiness, phone Colossians 3:12-17
With big opportunity/ discovery, phone Isaiah 55
To get along with other people, phone Romans 12
ALTERNATE NUMBERS
For dealing with fear, call Psalm 47
For security, call Psalm 121:3
For assurance, call Mark 8:35
For reassurance, call Psalm 145:18
ALL THESE NUMBERS MAY BE PHONED DIRECTLY.
NO OPERATOR ASSISTANCE IS NECESSARY.
ALL LINES TO HEAVEN ARE AVAILABLE 24 HOURS A DAY.
FEED YOUR FAITH, AND DOUBT WILL STARVE TO DEATH

 

[KCK]

this was a forward i received....

<hero>

I thought this was a nice thing to do so I'm passing it along.
GREAT  IDEA!!     When doing your Christmas cards this year, take one card and
send it to this address.  If we pass this on and everyone sends one card, think of how many cards these
wonderful special people who have sacrificed so much would get.
 
When you are making out your Christmas card list this year, please include the following:

             A Recovering American Soldier
         c/o Walter Reed Army Medical  Center
         6900 Georgia Avenue,NW
         Washington,D.C. 20307-5001
 
If you approve, please pass it on.

I did this last year and all of them were returned to me. Something about since 9/11 they can't send mail without a recipients name on it. I was upset that I used postage for it. And, as posted on snopes.com, they won't accept them. http://www.snopes.com/politics/christmas/walterreed.asp

 

[txshowlamb]

But you can still do this http://www.snopes.com/politics/christmas/soldiercards.asp something very similair.

 

[linnettejane]

this was a forward i received....

<hero>

I thought this was a nice thing to do so I'm passing it along.
GREAT  IDEA!!     When doing your Christmas cards this year, take one card and
send it to this address.  If we pass this on and everyone sends one card, think of how many cards these
wonderful special people who have sacrificed so much would get.
 
When you are making out your Christmas card list this year, please include the following:

             A Recovering American Soldier
         c/o Walter Reed Army Medical  Center
         6900 Georgia Avenue,NW
         Washington,D.C. 20307-5001
 
If you approve, please pass it on.

I did this last year and all of them were returned to me. Something about since 9/11 they can't send mail without a recipients name on it. I was upset that I used postage for it. And, as posted on snopes.com, they won't accept them. http://www.snopes.com/politics/christmas/walterreed.asp

oh, i didnt know...sorry....just thought it sounded like a great idea....

 

[KCK]

It is a wonderful idea. I even put little silver crosses with a poem on them in with the card. I would go with the other one that was posted. I didn't want anyone to waste postage and paper on this version. I have a cousin about to head out on his second tour of duty and I know how this war is touching so many families.

God Bless and Happy Thanksgiving.

 

[linnettejane]

ok....i read thru the snopes stuff and found this....

http://www.redcross.org/email/saf/

Holiday Mail for Heroes
Holiday Mail for Heroes is a partnership between the American Red Cross and Pitney Bowes to deliver one million holiday cards to American service members, veterans and their families in the United States and around the world. Please send cards to this address, following the guidelines listed below:

Holiday Mail for Heroes
PO Box 5456
Capitol Heights, MD 20791-5456

You can also:

Download and print a free card.
Learn about other ways to participate.
Get the latest news about Holiday Mail for Heroes.
Watch a video from Red Cross Celebrity Cabinet Members Dr. Phil and Nancy O'Dell.
Please follow these simple guidelines when sending your card to ensure it will quickly reach service members, veterans and their families.

All cards must be postmarked no later than Wednesday, December 10, 2008. Cards sent after this date will be returned to sender.
If sending more than one card, please mail all cards together in one large shipping envelope. Cards sent in this manner do not need individual envelopes or postage.
Please ensure that all cards are signed.
Please use generic salutations such as “Dear Service Member.”
Please do not include personal information, like email or home addresses.
Please do not send letters.
Please do not include inserts of any kind, including photos, glitter, confetti, gift cards or calling cards. Any items inserted into cards will be removed during the reviewing process.
All cards received may be used in program publicity efforts, including appearing in broadcast, print or online mediums.

 

[justinboots]

ok....i read thru the snopes stuff and found this....

http://www.redcross.org/email/saf/

Holiday Mail for Heroes
Holiday Mail for Heroes is a partnership between the American Red Cross and Pitney Bowes to deliver one million holiday cards to American service members, veterans and their families in the United States and around the world. Please send cards to this address, following the guidelines listed below:

Holiday Mail for Heroes
PO Box 5456
Capitol Heights, MD 20791-5456

You can also:

Download and print a free card.
Learn about other ways to participate.
Get the latest news about Holiday Mail for Heroes.
Watch a video from Red Cross Celebrity Cabinet Members Dr. Phil and Nancy O'Dell.
Please follow these simple guidelines when sending your card to ensure it will quickly reach service members, veterans and their families.

All cards must be postmarked no later than Wednesday, December 10, 2008. Cards sent after this date will be returned to sender.
If sending more than one card, please mail all cards together in one large shipping envelope. Cards sent in this manner do not need individual envelopes or postage.
Please ensure that all cards are signed.
Please use generic salutations such as “Dear Service Member.”
Please do not include personal information, like email or home addresses.
Please do not send letters.
Please do not include inserts of any kind, including photos, glitter, confetti, gift cards or calling cards. Any items inserted into cards will be removed during the reviewing process.
All cards received may be used in program publicity efforts, including appearing in broadcast, print or online mediums.

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