From Our Hearts

From Our Hearts Thanks Our Recent Contributors

Our many thanks to so many of you who enabled From Our Hearts to ship out 28 boxes of Easter cards and 23 boxes of Mother's Day/Father's Day cards.  This year, From Our Hearts combined the shipping of MD/FD cards to save on postage - and because we had room in the boxes for both.  We will be sending out supplemental boxes to various "large" units - so please, keep them coming in!

We would like to acknowledge the receipt of contributions from the following individuals - there are still some of the "check-in" sheets at the office from boxes received in the last day or two so another posting will be done when they are picked up.

From March 12th to the 19th, we received boxes from:

1. Sharon C - Allen Park, MI - card fronts sent to our contact in Topeka
2. Montra and Christina R - Ellettsville, IN
3. Ruth H - Chicago, IL
4. Carol H - Titusville, FL
5. Lana F - Williamsport, PA
6. Mary M - Peru, IN
7. Kathy S - Independence, MO
8. Ann W - Moulton, AL
9. Joyce T - Town Creek, AL
10. Kim W (National Elementary Honor Society) - Vinemont, AL
11. Maryan B - Harmony, NC
12. Amy M - Pahrump, NV
13. Martha G - Elkins, AR
14. Merrill W - Brentwood, CA
15. Terry M - (art students at William Woods University) - Jefferson City, MO

In addition to all these donations, FOH also received numerous thank yous, to include an American Flag and certificate of appreciation from one of our contacts!

Thank you, contributors!!

 

Posting Boxes Received

As promised, here is a list of boxes/packages received in the last 2 days:

• Nadine A - Smyrna, GA (postmarked 2/26)
• Jackie M - Beacon, NY (postmarked 3/6)
• Rosemary C - Maquaon, IL (no postmark identified)
• Anne S - Killen, AL (postmarked 3/8) and one mailed to our contact in Topeka, KS
• Karla R - Benson, NC (postmarked 2/11)
• Margaret L/Vivian T - Cibolo, TX (postmarked 2/4)
• Janice C - Cedar Rapids, IA (postmarked 2/28)
• Fran K - Piedmont, AL (postmarked 3/8)
• Sharon C - Allen Park, MI (postmarked 3/11)
• Susan J - Chicago, IL (postmarked 3/11)

We have had many discussions with the post office personnel and hope to have the "delay" issue resolved very soon.  Rest assured, all cards received are being mailed over - we are so very low on just about every type of card - we are in need of all types!!

Our thanks and patience to all who have contributed to us!

Boxes Came In February, Easter and Mother's Day Cards

February was a relatively slow month for From Our Hearts - and then we found out the post office was holding boxes and not notifying us that they had been received . . .

These past few days, many, many boxes finally made it to us - some that were postmarked early February.  We'll post the names tomorrow as all the check in sheets are at the office, still.  Fortunately, those boxes arrived in time - many, many Mother's Day cards were included - and our shipment will go out March 22.  This year, From Our Hearts will ship out those Father's Day cards with the Mother's Day cards to save on shipping costs.  Supplemental boxes of Father's Day cards will be mailed as they are received.  There is time, yet, to get both these cards to us!

Susan S from Tacoma, WA mailed us not Easter or Mother's Day cards, but love, miss you, and many more of all occasion cards that we include in just about every shipment.  We are very low on blank (no sentiment) and general cards (and miss you, too) - so please keep these coming in.

Susan's 27 cards mean one more card to 27 boxes - and we are so thankful!  Her cards are beautiful.

Thinking of you and thank you cards are needed, too, and Susan's contribution is a welcomed sight!

Peggy B is from Pahrump, NV and Peggy sends us cards and other supplies (pens, stamp sets) and a check to help us with our costs.  We thank Peggy for all she contributes!

This shipment of hers included many Easter, St. Patrick's Day and Mother's Day cards, too.

We take photos of every contribution and wish we could post more of each!!

From Woolwich, ME, the Mainely Caring Cardmakers were busy, sending us 2 boxes with 453 cards and lots of supplies, too - double sided tape (they send us Duck brand which is very good tape), pens and more.

200 of the cards were Easter, and the remainder, miss you cards.

Nice cards!  Our thanks to Phyllis M who heads up this effort in the NE part of our country!

Ruth C, Norman, OK told us she was going to have to "slow down" on her card making efforts - and we don't believe her this time!  3 large priority boxes arrived with 910 cards!!!

Love you, Easter, Mother's Day and more - we know how much time and effort it takes to make up "card kits" for others to put together, and she truly amazes us!

Our THANKS to Ruth - she is awesome!

Arriving from the windy city (and lost of snow, too), Susan J's contribution of 103 Easter cards were very much welcomed.

Always prepared so carefully, her beautiful cards helped us to fill up our Easter shipment.

We thank each and every one of our contributors, and for your patience, too, as From Our Hearts took a much needed break from the blog!

We Are Back!

It's been a long time since our last blog post on From Our Hearts' blog - and for a good reason (we think!). Martie and Tom have been out of state for a month, welcoming our newest granddaughter to this world and helping the new mom and dad (spoiling them...as only parents can do!)

We are back (missing holding our new baby), and wish to THANK EVERYONE who contributed to us during our absence.  Our many thanks to Susan F who held down the fort during our absence - picking up the mail, checking in boxes and mailing off all those Easter cards - a big job, for sure.  We are now getting back into the swing of things, after unpacking, laundry, grocery shopping - everything needed to get back on our feet, we are ready!

Listed below are all the contributors who sent us packages since our departure and return - and we'll have pictures on the blog soon.

Starting with today's 11 boxes that were received, we are posting them backwards.  While we wish we could email and phone everyone who helps us out, time just doesn't permit it!  So here are those boxes we received:

• Lynn A - Carmel, IN
• Audrey A - Williamsport, PA
• Pamela M - Westchester, IL
• Stittville VFW Ladies Auxillary - Stittville, NY
• Peggy B - Pahrump, NV
• Barb R - Ashland, KY
• Regina A - Topeka, KS
• Beverly W - Sacramento, CA
• Sue S - Holts Summit, MO
• Glenda G - Monkton, MD
• Jan C - Cedar Rapids, IA
• Linda W - Pennington, NJ
• Margaret S - Clayton, NC
• Jan C - Cedar Rapids, IA
• Susan S - Tacoma, WA
• Martha G - Elkins, AR
• Chiaki H - Santa Ana, CA
• Friday Stampers - The Woodlands, TX
• Sandy B - Great Mills, MD
• Mary M - Peru, IN
• April S - Chino Hills, CA
• Ruth C - Norman, OK
• Anne H - Jefferson City, MO
• Tina H - Sugar Grove, IL
• Teri R - Maple Grove, MN
• Sue K - Joelton, TX
• Judy M - Riverside, CA
• Mary M - Lincoln, CA
• Kris C - Springfield, MO
• Mary M - Lincoln, CA
• Fran K - Piedmont, AL
• Patricia F - Bloomington, IL
• Sue S - Holts Summit, MO
• Denise C - Westphalia, MO
• The residents of Heisinger Bluffs - Jefferson City, MO
• Kavi C - Hillsville, VA
• Susan S - Tacoma, WA
• Peggy B - Pahrump, NV
• Phyllis M - Woolwich, ME
• Ruth C - Norman, OK
• Susan J - Chicago, IL
• Susan F - Lohman, MO
• Sue S - Holts Summit, MO
• Judy M - Riverside, CA
• Carol S - Dassel, MN
• Kathy S - Independence, MO
• Julie W - Sugar Grove, IL
• Lesley T - Kirkwood, MO
• Mary M - Peru, IN
• Martha G - Elkins, AR

Many of these cards are Easter cards, and as a result, 34 boxes were sent in February.  The boxes were "backfilled" with all occasion cards as we fell short of filling them up entirely with Easter cards.  As a result, our "holding" boxes of all occasion cards are so very depleted.  We could use cards of all types right now.  The Mother's Day shipment is scheduled to ship on March 22 - and to date, From Our Hearts has 11 full boxes of this type - and could use more - contributions of even 10 cards helps to fill up the boxes.

Remember, Father's Day comes in June - and we will mail these out in April (or combine them with the Mother's Day shipment, if we don't have sufficient amounts of all occasion cards) - we appreciate your help!!!

From the volunteers at the home office, we want to thank everyone for your support - and your monetary contributions help us to ship the boxes, too.  Any checks received during this past month will be deposited shortly - all funds sent in were held until our return.  We also want to let you know we have recieved many thank yous that will be posted soon, too.

-Martie

He Sent Cards To Everyone On List - Thanks to From Our Hearts!

Team From Our Hearts 

Am currently on base in Kandahar. Thank you for the vast selection of Christmas cards. Everyone on my list received one. 

Keeping my head down and my chin up.

David E

So Much Love

Greeting

Thank you so much for your kindness in forwarding such nice and personal cards to deployed individuals either civilian or military.  It means so much to us to be able to mail home nice cards to our family.  There is so much love shown from the vast amount of talent portrayed in each card.  God Bless you all and keep up the good work!!

Again, Thanks!!

Terri L

A Card In Lieu of A Letter, Thanks To From Our Hearts!

Received several weeks ago....

Dear From our Hearts,

I just wanted to say thank you for the homemade card I recently found in my deployed Chapel.  I was going to just write my wife and kids a letter, that is until I found your beautiful cards that matched the season perfectly.  We truly appreciate what you and your staff do for all of us in the military.

Thank you and have a Merry Christmas.

Sincerely,
MSgt B. 

Unique Cards - Valentines Received

Hello from FOB Leatherneck!

I wanted to let you know we have received a box of Valentine's Day cards with your name on them.  Thank you so much for your support. Our men and women in uniform really enjoy going through the cards picking out just the right one for their loved one. The cards are all so unique.

Thanks again!

Kelley S

Sending Fun Cards To His Children

Just wanted to drop a thank your for the cards I found at the chaplains in Kandahar Afghanistan. They were so fun, I sent them to 4 of my 5 daughters at there schools. Kids get a kick out of letters from me and I think your cards will make it even more interesting. Thanks again and keep up the support. We all appreciate it.

v/r, John M

Amazing Service Is What From Our Hearts Provides

Greetings! 

I am deployed right now, and I wanted to say thank ya'll so very much for an amazing service that I could never have been creative enough to dream up! I am so thankful for all the kindness, thought, and support ya'll have put into making these cards. Thank ya'll for making it easy for us to let folks back home know how much we appreciate their support and love through your support and love!

Truly,

Capt Jocelyn C