Update on 50 State Postcard Drive

Monday, September 15, 2008

***Read the original post here.***
Thank you SO much to everyone who has offered to send a postcard! I really appreciate it. I've gotten a great response but still need more participation.

One of the reason's I decided to do this is because of something Sgt. said to me. I asked him what a typical day is like and many other questions in an effort to get to know him better. This is part of an email that went back and forth:

Me: Is there more we can be doing as citizens to show our support?

Sgt: There is always more, but it's not in the deeds being done it's the amount of people doing them. Hope that makes sense.

Me: No, elaborate, please

Sgt: Like I stated, what you are doing is awesome [adopting a soldier], and let's us know at least some of America cares that we chose to do what we do. So I guess what I'm saying is keep the care packages coming, but get more people involved.


To me some of America isn't good enough. I'd like to see most of America getting involved. And I also know that a lot of people don't support the war here, and that's fine, but at least support the troops. We didn't choose to come here, but we are here, so at least acknowledge that we; the American military; have sacrificed so much for a country we love and support us for that if nothing else.

Well, after reading that I decided care packages weren't enough. If you have friends or family in any of these states please consider passing this along. These are the "taken" states (but the more the merrier, international would be great too!)



The states I still need:
Arkansas

Colorado
Connecticut
Delaware
Georgia
Illinois
Iowa
Massachusetts
Minnesota
Mississippi
Montana
Nebraska
Nevada
New Mexico
New York
North Dakota

Ohio
Oklahoma
Oregon
South Carolina
South Dakota
Tennessee
Utah
Vermont
Virginia
West Virginia
Wyoming

**Update 12/10** Only need 28 more!

***Update 10/9*** I now have 20 cards not including duplicates. Keep 'em coming!

***Update 9/23*** I have received 10 postcards so far. People have asked whether they can send a card even though their state is "taken" and the answer is most definitely yes!

Suzanne gave me this address to HippoPost.com where you can upload a photo onto a postcard and THEY will pay the postage. Thanks Suzanne!

23 comments:

  1. I can't get your orginal post to come up without an error and would like to read more about it... I would be interested in adopting a soldier and could get you a couple of states for postcards you don't have yet...if you can send me a copy of the post I'd love it...
    cridlehuber@suddenlink.net

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  2. I will be your Louisiana. I just need the information. Please send me the original post suburbanpsychosis@cox.net

    Thanks!

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  3. ok, signed up on adoptaussoldier.org... hope it was the right one... I sent the link to my niece who is a 4th grade teacher so maybe they could do postcards and if you'll send the info I'll send it to Okla. and Miss. for someone for you...

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  4. I can do Mississippi if you still need one!

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  5. Such a great thing you're doing, Mel.
    My Illinois is taken, but let me scan my list of friends and see if I can't find another state to represent.

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  6. I'll see if I can get my in-laws to take North Dakota. Great idea.

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  7. I can to Maryland! I'm going on a beach vacation this weekend, so if you get me your address I'll send one from the beach. My email is in my profile. :)

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  8. I will be your New York. I live there and I can also get Connecticut (hubby works there)

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  9. Do you still need Indiana?

    I'm in Indiana. Can you email me and let me know what I need to do? I'm so much better with things if they come in my email because I can add reminders to my calendar!

    kim@accidentalmommies.com

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  10. I just moved back to NJ so I can take it if you still need it! Just shoot me an email and let me know!

    I think this is a wonderful thing you are doing and I would love to be a part of it.

    Thanks!!

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  11. Hello!

    This is a super project! I can send you a Georgia post card. Just let me know where to send it!

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  12. Great project... I'll represent TN!

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  13. I will send some Idaho love his way! Just tell me where to send it! zbug1@msn.com

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  14. I can be your DC and might be able to get my cousin to be your Wyoming. Let me know! And I know another blogger who might be your Delaware - off to email her right now.

    abbilyeverafter@hotmail.com

    www.abbilyeverafter.com

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  15. let me know if you still need MO..
    We love postcards, and have a ton to share!
    :D

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  16. I'm a postcard collector myself. I live in China and would be glad to send a PC or two to the soldier you've adopted.

    onechildpolicyhomeschool
    at
    yahoo

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  17. i'd like to volunteer as your NJ postcard! i wonder if you've ever heard of postcrossing.com? you can exhange postcards with people around the world!

    let me know where i should send the postcard and if you prefer it in an envelope or written on! :)

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  18. I am in Utah!!! I can help if you need me!!

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  19. Hi Mel,
    I'm Mel in Delaware and am interested in what you are doing. My brother is a Marine and has been in Iraq on three tours although now is safe at home. Please let me now if you still need Delaware and what I can do to help. Email me at melsboxofchocolates@gmail.com

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  20. I'm in Arkansas and would love to help! Send me the info.

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