We have received so many amazing messages and well wishes from our Donors.  When we asked people to send us a handwritten note that we could include in each backpack we were not sure what type of response we would receive. As with everything else during this process we were blown away with the response and every morning when I check the PO Box for donations I am greeted by another amazing note.  Over the past few months these notes have lifted my board members up and kept us going when we were exhausted.  They help remind us to stay focused on the families that we are trying to help and not the obstacles that come our way.  We felt it was important to share with you some of these messages and hopefully they will touch you in the same way they did us.  Our country is a beautiful and amazing place to live and we thank God each day that we were born in America and that we have people who are honored to defend our countries freedoms. - Cindy

The following messages have been reproduced exactly as we received them...spelling errors and all!

To the families of our military:

A note of thanks to the Dads, Moms, Brothers, and Sisters who serve to preserve the freedoms we all take for granted. S. Berg

Dear friend, I hope you like your backpack and can use the supplies at school or at home. Please give your mom or dad a big Thank You for all they do. Enjoy!!! Jonah (10 yrs)

School year 2005-06 Another year of freedom because of families like yours. Thank you! Beth Zea

Hi, We hope you have a terrific year in school. Hope this backpack and these supplies will help. Thank you for sharing your parents with us as they serve our country.  Burt and Linda Frisby

Bless all of the fathers who are serving our country so we can be here in America free.  Bring them home safely Lord. Bless all of the mothers who are home taking care of their children. My love to you all. Marie Hamby

Hi, My name is Venus and I'm so pleased to be given the opportunity to express in a small way my thanks to "our" military families. Sincerely, Venus Veatch