On one of our earlier visits to Bethesda,
we met Nate and his family. Nate was in our sons’
battalion. He was a gracious host, and after meeting his
parents, I know where he learned that from. I could also
understand why my Marine has such high regards for him.
He talked with us for quite awhile, answered our questions,
and we felt as if in a way, we were spending time with
our sons.
Generous donations from family, friends
and co-workers enabled us to take dinner for the ward
- teriyaki chicken, salad, garlic bread, noodles, fried
rice, cookies, brownies, pies, oranges, and muffins. We
also had Christmas stockings for Nate, Morgan, and the
other Marines we knew there, a gift basket for his parents,
and cards from well-wishers. As we were setting up, another
couple arrived with food – chicken, doughnuts, and
rice. They also knew injured Marines from their son’s
battalion and had the same idea we had… We were
taking care of our own.
Nate’s Mom and his girlfriend sent
us a thank you note not long after our visit and with
their permission I am sharing some of what they said:
I
want to thank both of you for brightening our afternoon
yesterday. It felt like we were in someone’s home
and had a party. . . . It was so relaxed and the food
soooo good and filling!!! I appreciate the gifts, cards
and love that came with it. It felt like a little Christmas
party :)
.
. . . I have confidence that God will provide for our
needs at all times. I am so richly blessed to know this
family and feel warmth and comfort in my heart. When you
go thru stuff like this it really makes you aware WHAT
counts in life and what is important. I want to give you
all a BIG (((((((HUG)))))) and thank you for the love
and prayer support.
JANELLE...JANE...AND THE OTHERS THAT CAME.....YOU ARE
AWESOME AND MADE OUR DAY!!!!!!
Thank
you soo much for coming out to see us, I had a great day
yesterday thanks to you and Janelle. You ladies both know
how to brighten peoples days and show that you truly care
about our Marines!! Thank you ? And the stocking and presents
made me feel like I was at home again celebrating Christmas.
– It was incredible!! I felt like a huge sense of
reality * For the first time in a long time*
THANK YOU!!!
