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I know it's a lot to ask...
Nov 26^th, 2008 at 10:43am

But if you have the time, could you send my brother-in-law Matt a Christmas/holiday card? He's in Iraq right now out in the middle of nowhere and very, very home sick.

Here's his address:

Corporal Matthew Filtz
1/4 Engineer Plt
Unit 40250
FPO AP 96426-0250

Thank you SO much!!! Kiss

p.s. He is the most family oriented person I know and after talking with him on the phone 15 min. ago, you could just hear how depressed and distraught he is at not being home. I know it's selfish of me to ask when there are so many others in the same situation, but I just can't help it. Cry

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Jackie CH.com Moderator CH.com Alumnus Offline Go For It!!! Posts: 5903 Goshen, IN Gender:	Re: I know it's a lot to ask... Reply #1 - Nov 26^th, 2008 at 11:05am Mel, It would be an honor to send him a card. I bet he'll get flooded with them from clusterville. Thanks for letting us know...it's certainly not asking to much! Much Love, Jackie
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Melissa CH.com Moderator CH.com Alumnus Offline Don't give up! Posts: 7238 Central WI, USA Gender:	Re: I know it's a lot to ask... Reply #3 - Nov 26^th, 2008 at 11:33am Oh thank you SO much!!!!!!
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debOUCH CH.com Old Timer Offline ..&^%%$(&^&^%.. Posts: 481 x0\|Holbrook\|USA\|\|0\|0\|NY,New_York Gender:	Re: I know it's a lot to ask... Reply #4 - Nov 26^th, 2008 at 11:34am sure, Mel!
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katjac CH.com Newbie Offline I Love CH.com! Posts: 21	Re: I know it's a lot to ask... Reply #5 - Nov 26^th, 2008 at 12:26pm My kiddos are making cards right now They are completely jazzed to do this Thanks.
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LeLimey Ex Member	Re: I know it's a lot to ask... Reply #6 - Nov 26^th, 2008 at 12:32pm It will be my honour Mel - can you ask if he has any friends who would like one too??
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FramCire CH.com Alumnus Offline Life like a froward child must be humored a little Posts: 1710 Bolivar, MO USA Gender:	Re: I know it's a lot to ask... Reply #7 - Nov 26^th, 2008 at 12:42pm Oh the irony of saying "I know it's a lot to ask" when asking to do a small thing for a Serviceperson overseas. Anyone else find it ironic?
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Cathi_Pierce CH.com Alumnus Offline I love YaBB 1G - SP1! Posts: 1191 x0\|Oregon City\|USA\|\|0\|0\|OR,Oregon Gender:	Re: I know it's a lot to ask... Reply #8 - Nov 26^th, 2008 at 1:03pm DAT'S WHAT I"M TALKIN ABOUT! Melly! thast's perfect if ya ask me! Someone you know and love....we send him a collective hug.... maybe he has some buddies who need some cheering up...........I'm definitely IN! Ahh, the holidays.......... Cathi
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Guiseppi CH.com Moderator CH.com Alumnus Offline San Diego to Florida 05-16-2011 Posts: 12063 SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA USA Gender:	Re: I know it's a lot to ask... Reply #9 - Nov 26^th, 2008 at 1:27pm Enroute....I was whining about having to work Thanksgiving and Christmas this year,...rather puts it all in perspective. I'll be back at my home each morning. Guiseppi
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Re: I know it's a lot to ask...
Reply #10 - Nov 26^th, 2008 at 1:42pm

Helen, I just emailed Matt to find out. I sorta wanted this to be a surprise for him, so hopefully he doesn't catch onto anything.

You guys are AWESOME!!! Thank you again! Smiley

btw, FramCire, I think the reason why I put the title the way I did, is because there are so many here who have problems of their own I really hate to bother anyone about it, but did so in the hopes that a couple would take me up on it. And I'm just thrilled that people are!!!

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Linda_Howell CH.com Moderator CH.com Alumnus Offline Do not feed the Moderators Posts: 11927 Santa Maria, Ca. Gender:	Re: I know it's a lot to ask... Reply #11 - Nov 26^th, 2008 at 3:14pm Count me in too Mel. I would imagine that the sooner we send them, the better due to the distance and then of course all the red tape in processing mail for soldiers. Am I correct?
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Re: I know it's a lot to ask...
Reply #12 - Nov 26^th, 2008 at 3:18pm

Linda_Howell wrote on Nov 26^th, 2008 at 3:14pm:

Count me in too Mel.

Thanks Linda!!

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I would imagine that the sooner we send them, the better due to the distance and then of course all the red tape in processing mail for soldiers. Am I correct?

Yes. You could wait a week or two at the MOST, but it's best to get them in the mail as soon as you can. For example, a USPS Priority mail box takes 8 days to get to him from Wisconsin.

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Re: I know it's a lot to ask...
Reply #14 - Nov 26^th, 2008 at 5:05pm

Melissa wrote on Nov 26^th, 2008 at 1:42pm:

Helen, I just emailed Matt to find out. I sorta wanted this to be a surprise for him, so hopefully he doesn't catch onto anything.

You guys are AWESOME!!! Thank you again! Smiley

btw, FramCire, I think the reason why I put the title the way I did, is because there are so many here who have problems of their own I really hate to bother anyone about it, but did so in the hopes that a couple would take me up on it. And I'm just thrilled that people are!!!

1st, call me Eric.

2nd, I hope you take didn't take my post as questioning you in any way. I just was trying to suggest that this kind of thing isnt a lot to ask for people who give so much.

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on my knees Ex Member	Re: I know it's a lot to ask... Reply #15 - Nov 26^th, 2008 at 5:18pm you can count me too. its never to much to ask especially from us. and for such a humble request
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Melissa CH.com Moderator CH.com Alumnus Offline Don't give up! Posts: 7238 Central WI, USA Gender:	Re: I know it's a lot to ask... Reply #16 - Nov 26^th, 2008 at 5:24pm TY again everyone. And Eric, I understand now, thanks. If anyone is wanting to send a card from overseas, perhaps the easiest thing to do would be to send them to me first, and then I'll forward them to him. If you'd like to do it this way instead, PM me for my address. Oh he's going to be so surprised!!
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Re: I know it's a lot to ask...
Reply #17 - Nov 26^th, 2008 at 5:32pm

Mel,

You are not being selfish! You cannot ask for others, unless you happen to know their particulars, but you can as for one who needs it that you know so well. I know how much it meant to us when some of you all sent stuff to Rob while he was over there.

Mine will go out first of the week, as soon as I get a chance after getting home.

Jerry

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barry_sword CH.com Alumnus Offline Mountain Biking Keeps Me Sane Posts: 3947 Bracebridge, Canada Gender:	Re: I know it's a lot to ask... Reply #18 - Nov 26^th, 2008 at 5:40pm Mel, I will send one out to Matt tomorrow, and it is NOT a lot to ask for.
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Re: I know it's a lot to ask...
Reply #20 - Nov 26^th, 2008 at 8:11pm

FramCire wrote on Nov 26^th, 2008 at 12:42pm:

Oh the irony of saying "I know it's a lot to ask" when asking to do a small thing for a Serviceperson overseas.

Anyone else find it ironic?

Quite frankly, it sounds MORE than ironic - it sounds crazy!

OF COURSE!

It'll be on the way next week. Can we send home-made food, like brownies or something? Or is that a problem?

Laurie

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This is enough already

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Melissa CH.com Moderator CH.com Alumnus Offline Don't give up! Posts: 7238 Central WI, USA Gender:	Re: I know it's a lot to ask... Reply #21 - Nov 26^th, 2008 at 10:27pm Garys_Girl wrote on Nov 26^th, 2008 at 8:11pm: Can we send home-made food, like brownies or something? Or is that a problem? Laurie Oh yes you can! Matt loves things like that! As long as you reference me in the card, he'll know they're safe, lol.
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Linda_Howell CH.com Moderator CH.com Alumnus Offline Do not feed the Moderators Posts: 11927 Santa Maria, Ca. Gender:	Re: I know it's a lot to ask... Reply #22 - Nov 27^th, 2008 at 1:10am Oh, oh, oh....I can do that too. good idea.. I would love to send him some granola bars, wet-wipes, packaged juice drinks, candy bars etc. to him Thank you Mel. For letting us know how we can help such a wonderful guy.
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George CH.com Moderator CH.com Alumnus Offline Black-Billed Magpie Posts: 8126 Boise, Idaho USA Gender:	Re: I know it's a lot to ask... Reply #23 - Nov 27^th, 2008 at 1:16am Count me in, Mel. Best wishes, George
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