M.A.S. Special Hugs - Nov 17
Molly had the GREAT idea to send some N4M love to some of our military that are "hurting".
I am going to say that July 12 is the "birthday" of this endeavor. July 13 it got named!!
"M.A.S. Special Hugs" - M.A.S. - for Molly's Adopt a Sailor!!!
From Molly: Hey Moms ---- we are having some wounded guys coming our way. Would you like to make a thread and those who would like to send a card or messages to our wounded ones.
Here is what we want to do. If you see a thread of someone that needs some cards or letters, direct us to them!! We will get in contact with them and find out how they want the cards and letters sent.
There are three possibilities:
(1) They don't mind having their name and addresses posted in this discussion,
(2) They get me the name and address and I'll PM everyone interested after hearing their story or
(3) They give me the name and address and everyone will have to mail their cards to me and I'll forward them on to the "hurting".
In that case, here is my name and address: (sure, come see me anytime!!)
Brenda Bourque
2319 Avenue F
Nederland, TX 77627
OK - Mom's let's get this ball on the roll!!
I am going to keep these names in one place - so people don't have to read through hundreds of pages to find them.
Here they are so far. If you want to know more, go find the stories - but I warn you - get a couple boxes of Kleenex first!!!
ATTENTION!!!!!!!! Click Here for Special Hugs in Kuwait
July 12
1. Airman Colton (lost both legs in surgery)
c/o Irene Read
908 Gwinnett Circle
Arlington, TX 76017
you can keep up with Colton at www.coltonread.com, and there is a blog at www.coltonscourage.blogspot.com.
Story on page 1 of this discussion.
3. Ross Ries (paralyzed)
HE HAS GONE HOME!!!!!!!!!! YIPPEE!!!!
http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/rossries
Story on page 1 of this discussion.
July 15
7. Michael Sheppard (injured in motorcycle accident)
McGuire Veterans Medical Center
Michael W Sheppard
Polytrauma Rehab Unit-2B-162
1201 Broad Rock Blvd
Richmond, VA 23249
http://www.navyformoms.com/forum/topics/so-lost-and-dont-know-what-to
Story on page 5 and an update on page 13 of this discussion.
July 23
12. Francis, Douglas P (young Marine who is sick)
STC/MRP3/PCP
36003 Midway Avenue
San Diego, CA 92140-2121
Story on page 8 in this discussion.
August 3
14. Chris Tamyan (totally paralyzed by a falling railing while working on the USS Lincoln)
Released 11-17-09
August 6
15. Chris Kujawa (injured in car wreck) -
VA Sa Diego HS Spinal Cord Injury Center
3350 La Jolla Village Drive
San Diego, CA 92161
Story on page 12 in this discussion.
August 28
Heath Dickes (Airman with a rare form of cancer)
PO BOX 59088
Washington, DC 20012
He is done with treatments and is going to be stationed now in North Dakota.
From what I hear it is under control at this time. He had a thank you in the paper for
the letters and cards
September 27
Pete Kruse (Navy Boatswain Mate with eight years of service and a serious illness)
6460 Lake Arrowhead Dr. #150
San Diego, CA 92119
(updated address - 11-17-09)
AT3 Locker Justin (Navy Rescue Swimmer hit by a van in Japan)
HS-14
FPO AP 96601-5714
Todd Shotwell (injured in car wreck)
% Carol P. (she will forward them to Todd)
121 Steven Dr
Troy, IL 62294
October 18 - UPDATED - November 1 (Please take note of the address change!!)
MM3 Avinger, George F. (lost leg in motorcycle accident)
Naval Medical Center
34800 Bob Wilson Drive
San Diego, California 92134
Tissue Alert - click here
PLEASE -be sure and put Molly's Adopt a Sailor Special Hugs on the card somewhere!!
Please use the labels designed in the "Shipping Labels" discussion so they will be easily recognized!!
I am going to say that July 12 is the "birthday" of this endeavor. July 13 it got named!!
"M.A.S. Special Hugs" - M.A.S. - for Molly's Adopt a Sailor!!!
From Molly: Hey Moms ---- we are having some wounded guys coming our way. Would you like to make a thread and those who would like to send a card or messages to our wounded ones.
Here is what we want to do. If you see a thread of someone that needs some cards or letters, direct us to them!! We will get in contact with them and find out how they want the cards and letters sent.
There are three possibilities:
(1) They don't mind having their name and addresses posted in this discussion,
(2) They get me the name and address and I'll PM everyone interested after hearing their story or
(3) They give me the name and address and everyone will have to mail their cards to me and I'll forward them on to the "hurting".
In that case, here is my name and address: (sure, come see me anytime!!)
Brenda Bourque
2319 Avenue F
Nederland, TX 77627
OK - Mom's let's get this ball on the roll!!
I am going to keep these names in one place - so people don't have to read through hundreds of pages to find them.
Here they are so far. If you want to know more, go find the stories - but I warn you - get a couple boxes of Kleenex first!!!
ATTENTION!!!!!!!! Click Here for Special Hugs in Kuwait
July 12
1. Airman Colton (lost both legs in surgery)
c/o Irene Read
908 Gwinnett Circle
Arlington, TX 76017
you can keep up with Colton at www.coltonread.com, and there is a blog at www.coltonscourage.blogspot.com.
Story on page 1 of this discussion.
3. Ross Ries (paralyzed)
HE HAS GONE HOME!!!!!!!!!! YIPPEE!!!!
http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/rossries
Story on page 1 of this discussion.
July 15
7. Michael Sheppard (injured in motorcycle accident)
McGuire Veterans Medical Center
Michael W Sheppard
Polytrauma Rehab Unit-2B-162
1201 Broad Rock Blvd
Richmond, VA 23249
http://www.navyformoms.com/forum/topics/so-lost-and-dont-know-what-to
Story on page 5 and an update on page 13 of this discussion.
July 23
12. Francis, Douglas P (young Marine who is sick)
STC/MRP3/PCP
36003 Midway Avenue
San Diego, CA 92140-2121
Story on page 8 in this discussion.
August 3
14. Chris Tamyan (totally paralyzed by a falling railing while working on the USS Lincoln)
Released 11-17-09
August 6
15. Chris Kujawa (injured in car wreck) -
VA Sa Diego HS Spinal Cord Injury Center
3350 La Jolla Village Drive
San Diego, CA 92161
Story on page 12 in this discussion.
August 28
Heath Dickes (Airman with a rare form of cancer)
PO BOX 59088
Washington, DC 20012
He is done with treatments and is going to be stationed now in North Dakota.
From what I hear it is under control at this time. He had a thank you in the paper for
the letters and cards
September 27
Pete Kruse (Navy Boatswain Mate with eight years of service and a serious illness)
6460 Lake Arrowhead Dr. #150
San Diego, CA 92119
(updated address - 11-17-09)
AT3 Locker Justin (Navy Rescue Swimmer hit by a van in Japan)
HS-14
FPO AP 96601-5714
Todd Shotwell (injured in car wreck)
% Carol P. (she will forward them to Todd)
121 Steven Dr
Troy, IL 62294
October 18 - UPDATED - November 1 (Please take note of the address change!!)
MM3 Avinger, George F. (lost leg in motorcycle accident)
Naval Medical Center
34800 Bob Wilson Drive
San Diego, California 92134
Tissue Alert - click here
PLEASE -be sure and put Molly's Adopt a Sailor Special Hugs on the card somewhere!!
Please use the labels designed in the "Shipping Labels" discussion so they will be easily recognized!!
Tags: a, adopt, cards, hugs, hurting, molly's, sailor, wounded
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Permalink Reply by DC - G'mother of My Fav Sailor on -
Richmond, VA
Tampa, FL
Minneapolis, MN
Palo Alto, CA
Polytrauma is defined as two or more injuries to physical regions or organ systems, one of which may be life threatening, resulting in physical, cognitive, psychological, or psychosocial impairments and functional disability.
That 350 above was April 2007 not 2009!
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Permalink Reply by Brenda Sue on -
Thanks - I guess I could have "googled" this myself - lazy me - shame on me!!
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Permalink Reply by Barbara (Derek's Mom) on -
The VA hospital in Seattle where Ross is at is huge. He is in the spinal cord injury recovery portion, I'm sure there are a lot of different recovery sections too.
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Permalink Reply by Brenda Sue on
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Is there a Starbuck's in the lobby or close by??
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Permalink Reply by Barbara (Derek's Mom) on
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I don't know, Susan probably will.
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Permalink Reply by carols_kitchen on -
Why can't I get the labels to come up with words? Just has the logo and a bunch of musical notes. thanks
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Permalink Reply by Brenda Sue on
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hm - maybe if you would sing the tune - the words would come!!
Just kidding - I'm not sure - Molly and others are "perfecting" some labels - and then we will figure out how to get them on here where everyone can print them.
Do you have any version of Microsoft Office?
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Permalink Reply by Barbara (Derek's Mom) on
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I've been playing with my Cricut Expression and the new Stand and Salute cartridge. I made a couple cards tonight and I'm trying to figure out how to make a label too. This cartridge has boats, waves, sailor's hats, all the military and patriotic stuff!
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Permalink Reply by DC - G'mother of My Fav Sailor on
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Hmm, I can see I'm going to need to get my DIL that cartridge. Then I will need to plead for some cards. She does make lovely ones! This is a great one, Barbara!
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Permalink Reply by Staci (Just way proud) on -
ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL!!!!
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Permalink Reply by LadybugDonna on -
The services for Darren Tate were yesterday. Due to having to take hubby back to eye specialist out of town that rebuilt his eye due to accident, I will not be sending the cards recieved from MAS until next Monday. Below is the link to the article in the local newspaper. I must warn you in advance that at the bottom of the article, people can leave comments. There is one that you may find upsetting. If you can, please just either don't read it, ignore it, or find it in your heart to pray for the person. I have found that one of the negative side effects of the internet is that there are some people who think they can say anything because no one knows who they are. For me, I choose to pray for the person and turn my focus back on what is important -- Darren's family.
http://www.amarillo.com/stories/072209/new_news1.shtml</</bod...
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Permalink Reply by Molly mom of 2 + 330,701 sailors on -
We had 1 of our recruiters pass away Thursday and they gathered all the DEPS last night and told them. OUCH OUCH today is the service myself & my DEP will be attending. Keep his family in your prayers.
His name was Travis ----- a moment of silence in his memory Please :)
I will find out about cards for the family today !!
AGIAN I SAY OUCH ------
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