December 20, 2011 6:20 AM
I hope everyone is having a wonderful winter break and enjoying the winter wonderland :). I received two wonderful packages yesterday from MouseWaiters. This is one fantastic community of people. I don't know where to start because I was at a loss for words when I received them. I guess I can start with saying thank you DuckieFan2, Disneygirl19, Jon, and Sadie for preparing the individual stockings for everyone in my unit, as well as the Preschool and Elementary School class for writing letters and drawings for all of us to enjoy. It really means a lot for us that you took the time out of your busy schedules to put together these wonderful stockings full of goodies :). Wendi (I can't remember your MW name sorry lol), Angela, and Girl Scout Troop 10003, thank you very very much for the support and I was literally awestruck when I read that the Troop worked to raise the money to purchase the items to send. I shared with the guys over here and they felt extremely grateful to have such a dedicated bunch to make us feel at home and comfortable. We are all grateful for the stockings and the time everyone took out of their busy day to bring us the holiday cheer. Thank you MWAJBB for the wonderful family picture you sent. I have it posted up in our work center along with the booklet that the Preschool and Elementary class made for us to enjoy. We're reminded everyday that we have supporters back home that wish us the best and want us to have a wonderful Christmas and New Year. Goofy Joe, thank you very much for the Mouse Wait sticker, Grape Soda pin, and Birthday Pin. I really wish I was able to attend the birthday before I left. Even though I wasn't there, I was there in spirit, and everyone knew it. Twinklelashes, thank you very much for the bread. All I need now is to get a bit of egg nog or milk to make it the perfect Christmas Eve/Midnight snack :). I'll be back soon and post a lot of pics from the parks again hahaha. Duckiefan, thank you for everything!! You'll meet me in the parks soon when I get back. I'm not hard to miss lol. PinTrader, PinTradersWife, and the PinTrader Family, it really makes me feel great knowing that there's someone out there praying for me. Thank you for time to share your words of strength and support at my Going Away meet up. ThatGuyFrom858, TiggerTwin, Bubbaloo, MoonWillow and Family, MWAJBB and family, and ImTheGrumpyOne, I appreciate the time you took to sign the card along with the other MWers. The support and good wishes are really appreciated and heart warming :). I haven't forgotten about everyone else here who has supported me from the time I found out and announced I was leaving. I miss everyone and hope to see you all when I get back! I wish you all have a wonderful Christmas and a Happy New Year :D!
Yahoo! I am glad the package made it safe and sound! I delayed sending the package to you till after the SD Meetup so I could get a card signed and collect the extra MWer goodies to send to you. I can't take credit for the preschool booklet or the kids cards, they were actually gathered by a friend of a friend who heard what I was doing. And the MW sticker was actually given to me by Gia0330, but I RAKed it forward, my husband (ex-military) thought it would look good displayed on a piece of equiptment. Anyhoo ((((hugs)))) stay safe and healthy! Please tell all 15 of your compadres thank you again from the Olson family! Love and Peace :-) -
PrincessDuckie
587.8 #187 11:11AM
Merry Christmas and Happy New Years!!! Make it back safe!! -
mralexv
306.5 #577 6:34AM
Happy Holidays!! Can't wait for your posts from the parks. -
Tealtownfan
692.9 #144 6:43AM
*Big Hug! Hi Dave. Good to hear from you. There are a lot of great MWers waiting for you to get back safe and soon. Thank you and all you comrades in arms. Have a Merry Christmas and an Awesome New Year! -
Evilstitch
330.3 #474 6:45AM
That's beautiful! This really is an amazing community! Come Home safe & sound, Soldier! -
LAFDWifey
81.5 #3259 7:01AM
You are missed Bro. -
CptKirk
697.0 #141 7:03AM
Dave! I'm so glad the package made it there safely. I will let the troop know AND we'll set aside some cookies for you! :) God bless you all...have a very Merry Christmas and a safe and happy new year! -Wendi ;) -
Darlingwendi
644.1 #168 10:35AM
Merry Christmas, to you and your fellow servicemen and women! Be safe, and know that a lot of us are anxiously awaiting your return! -
Gia
785.4 #121 10:59AM
Yay I'm so glad you got the package! Merry Christmas!! :D it's great to see people come together to do such a great thing! -
disneygirl19
121.9 #2695 11:02AM
Stay well and safe you are missed -
Plumiegirl
3322.9 #10 11:33AM
This is an awesome post! The MW family is amazing. Stay safe Zapa! Thank you for your service! -
Mimmy
1405.6 #57 11:38AM
What a great post! I don't know why I'm still amazed at MWers. I should know better. What thoughtful people they are. Come home safe and have a Merry Christmas! -
SueBayou
2012.0 #34 1:04PM
Yay! How wonderful of all of the MWers who were a part of this! Stay safe Zapa, thank you for all that you and your unit does! Happy Holidays to you and yours buddy! We await for your epic return! :) -
iPoca.
905.6 #96 1:06PM
When I heard there was a care package being sent to you and your buddies, I had to send what I could! I am so grateful for your service. My dad is a Marine so the USMC will always have a special place in my heart along with all the military! Merry Christmas to you and you buddies Zapa. Praying for a safe return and once again seeing your pics on MW! Xoxoxox0 -
MomWithAJuiceBoxBuzz
922.2 #94 12:31AM
I just saw this bc of your girl's post! I was at the SD meetup! Glad our greetings had a part in this! :) I hope you had an awesome Christmas and New Year's day and to see you back here soon! :) -
Mr. Fredrickson
120.4 #2730 7:50AM
I'm so glad you got the package!!! I'm glad it helped you feel at home!! We all care about you! I hope to meet you someday! You deserve so much more for all you do for our country :) I hope you had a semi good holiday since you couldn't be home. Happy new year :) -
BubbaLoo
826.2 #109 8:07AM
Have a Happy New Year 2012 Zapa! That's so cool you received your packages. Looking forward to seeing your antics in the parks soon. -
mimsy18
207.9 #1519 8:15AM
Wasssssup! -
CptKirk
697.0 #141 8:16AM