Here is our most recent heart warming letter from Tino.
Thank you and I hope you all enjoy the holiday.Once again, the Adams family did it and put a smile on our faces. Thank you for everything. The boys loved it all, especially the beef jerky, crackers, drink mix and the magazines. The day we received your care packages, we went out on a mission and it wasn't the best mission. We all came back and wasn't in the best mood until we open the packages. As much as we love to get care packages from the # 1 family in Ohio, the kids drawings are what we love the most. The boys told me to please tell the kids thank you for the drawing, because it put a smile on their faces. We love them all, but Lincoln picture really gave us a good laugh with soldiers that have long hair. LOL. I took some pictures of the boys holding up the children drawings, but unfortunately I'm on a government computer and I'm not allowed to connect any form of USB device. When I get a chance to go on my personal computer I'll send them and you'll see the smile those pictures put on our faces. THANK YOU ADAMS FAMILY FOR ALL YOUR SUPPORT.
Needless to say the kids were beaming ear to ear. Linc even exclaimed, "He knows my name? I didn't know he knows my name!" LOL Our June box is underway and so guess what our troop has been busy producing - yep.... oodles of artwork!
Here are some photos from our morning enjoyment of the parade. The kids had their Halloween buckets ready for candy collection. As we drove to the parade, we reminded them that this was not a just candy parade, but rather a parade to thank, celebrate, and remember all the brave men and women fighting for our freedom and safety. They immediately asked, "Like Tino?" YES! Just like our Marine, Tino. Finally a connection - yes we get the day off and yes we love the time together, but Memorial Day finally had an authentic reason in their eyes.
So, we arrived home with all 3 buckets full of candy. They were each allowed to pick out one piece of candy. Then Mike suggested sending it to Tino and his platoon. Shockingly, we didn't get a single refusal. The kids happily filled a bag of candy, and we started a new box to ship out. The placed some new artistic masterpieces in the box and we will fill it will odds and ends as the week progresses.
Wow... talk about a message hitting home - we had great family time together, the kids realized truly what Memorial Day is about, and they selflessly shared what is typically gold to them!
Thank you God for the sweet blessings you have placed in our care! We are doing our best to Shepard them, and in turn, they are teaching us more than we ever imagined humanly possible!
