Stopped by the mail box to see if anything good came in and found a letter from a soldier overseas. I had pulled her name out of a database I have and written a letter thanking her for her service and reminding her that we are thinking of her. She was able to write back! Why is it like finding french fries in the bottom of the bag? After ordering a meal, you expect to get your meal. The extra fries at the bottom is just a little extra awesomeness. When registering or deciding to volunteer for Adopt A US Soldier, you are expecting to support a soldier while they are overseas. Getting letters in return is just a little extra awesomeness.
I am sharing this with you to help some of you understand that supporting a soldier overseas isn't all about what you receive in return. To support a soldier you have to humble and understanding of the conditions they are in. You register to support them, not begin a relationship in which you are in contact daily, weekly or even monthly. To help some understand it better, let me put it this way. In all the time I have volunteered for AAUSS (approximately 2 years), I have received 2 letters total from soldiers overseas. As a supporter you have to be very understanding of the possible lack of communication. Sure I have received a few emails or Facebook requests on occasions, but only the 2 letters.
After 2 years of volunteering, I would have to say that to see this second letter was quite humbling, and well worth the wait.
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