You folks are amazing. Truly. Amazing.
The flood of love and support for Amanda, Rebecca, and the rest of the soldiers in her Platoon moved me to tears yesterday.
When Amanda jumped into action to “fix” Rebecca’s sadness, I thought to myself, “Well, that’s my Amanda.” Your reaction to her actions reminded me what a sweet and thoughtful girl she is. I don’t take it for granted, but I do take it as a part of the fabric of her being.
I’m sure this is exactly how the mailbox looks on the Army base.
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Many of you want to write a note to Rebecca and Amanda, and/or the whole Platoon. The gesture is lovely and noble, but I worry about putting Rebecca in an awkward position . . . and making her feel singled out as a charity case. Also, she might get mad at Amanda for “outing” her situation.
As such, I would like to suggest this . . . If you are moved to write a note of support to a member of the Platoon, great! If you would like to write to Amanda because of what you have read here, awesome! If you want to send, as JKeller Ford suggested, Un-Birthday Cards,” fantastic!
Send your notes, cards, and letters to me at:
Delta Company – Strykers
c/o Robin Coyle
9747 Weddington Circle
Granite Bay, CA 95746
I will bundle the mail up and send all the notes to Amanda. My cover letter to her will say something like, “Because of your letters on my blog, my readers want to show their support for you and your Platoon’s efforts. Please pass these notes and cards out to the folks who haven’t received much mail, or have the whole Platoon read them.” She’ll know how to handle it.
One last thing . . . and important to note!
Basic Training is over September 13th. They say to stop sending mail to the soldiers by August 31st because it won’t reach them in time. If you want to send some mail to Amanda’s Platoon via moi, time is of the essence!
Gosh, you guys are wonderful!
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I’m so sorry I missed this. I haven’t been able to do my usual blogging rounds so I didn’t read it in time.
You have had a house-full! Is the revolving door over now?
Been a little slack on my writing and (blog) reading this last week gone, and missed any chance I had of sending a letter via snail mail.
I’ll try and compose a letter for tomorrow to email you, if you could add it to the package. When do you plan to send the collective package, Robin?
I will be mailing the letters tomorrow. If yours comes after that, I’ll drop it in the mail separately. You are sweet to want to write. Thank you so much!
I was really disappointed when I first read this and knew I could not meet the deadline – but I will think of something — if not let Amanda know I had good intentions (and yes I know the saying about good intentions)
If you would like to send something to me by email, send away!
robincoyle@gmail.com
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Too late for me, then. A letter from Europe will take about 14 days to arrive to you and there is no 2 weeks to August, 31
Please give my sincere and most heartfelt regards to Amanda and her platoon, though. They are such a brave girls and make us oh-so-proud!
P.S. My Siri assistant reminded me that today I should check on you and the “just finish it” progress. So, how is it? Do you have the time and the mindset?
All the best,
Zoe
Good job keeping me on track, Zoe! Yes, I finished proofing my manuscript. I did it on the computer, so next step is to proof it on hard copy while I wait for the hundreds of offers from agent to represent my book! I haven’t re-written my query letter tho. Ugh. I dread that process.
Your comment here will be read by Amanda when she (finally) gets computer privileges, so she will see your well-wishes herself!
Oh, good for you! Sounds thrilling. I will stay tuned for more details in the future.
Break a leg!
P.S. Hello-hello, Amanda!
Wow, that is AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!
Indeed!
As I am behind reading blog I have no idea if it will make it to you in time but what the hell am sure if it doesn’t you can save it up for another bundle at a later date as I am sure wherever they end up after basic training that they will still want mail
Thanks Paula . . . the troops will appreciate it!
I am assuming you will have to open up the letters to re package them before sending them on so I am including the ink drawing I did for you in the blog post, the letter is going in the post today so keep fingers crossed for it flying its way across the pond in time
Fantastic! I can’t wait to see the drawing in person. I’ll let you know when I get your envelope.
its not that impressive but you never know if I ever become famous it might be something to admit to owning lol
Paula!!!!!!!!!!
Your letter and drawing arrived today!!!!!!!!!! What a dear, dear, girl you are. My heartfelt thanks.
Am pleased to hear it you better read through the letter make sure the US army will let it in lol
I love this idea. I’m not good at the snail mail, but this will get me going.
If you want to send me an email, I’ll print it out for Amanda/Rebecca/Platoon and mail it with any other notes I receive.
I don’t think I’ll get to send one through the post office, since I’m on vacation in another country and with lots of family around. Maybe through an e-mail.
If not, just say hi from an Iraqi guy who appreciates the efforts of the son’s and daughters who gave their lives to all. Even though they are hated by many, that doesn’t mean the troops are bad, their job is not to be liked, its doing what’s right.
Peace.
Sending something to me by email is a great idea, if you have the time. I will print it out and mail it to her.
Have a great time on vacation . . . if you can keep the cousins from driving you crazy!
Too late…
Poor guy!
You have no idea, just posted this morning how yesterday went, glad I’m still alive.
Okay, the kids drew a couple of cards and I stuck the envelope in the mail this morning. It’s coming from NH, so I hope it gets to you in time!
Awesome! I’ll let you know when I receive your envelope . . . tell the kids thanks for me!
What a lovely idea! I think you’re right, it could be embarrassing for Rebecca if everyone wrote direct to her, so this way it gives Amanda the control to know how best to handle it.
As much as we all want to hug Rebecca, I think it is better this way. Amanda will know what to do.
I know what I’ll be doing during my lunch break today! Wonderful of you to help us do this, Robin!
Terrific Katy! I’ll let you know when I get your envelope.
Great stuff, it will be winging its way to you later today!
Katy!!!!!!! Your letter arrived today. You are the sweetest thing ever. I am surprised how fast it made its way over the pond. Now it is off to South Carolina! Thank you so much!
Please add my name to a card Robin with much love
I certainly will!
How wonderful. I do not think my letter will make it to you by then Robin, from all the way down here, but please pass on my very best if you have a spare line. They are amazing people.
You have a right to be so proud.
I will pull together the wishes from folks like you who are too far away for the mail to reach me in time.
I am proud of all our soldiers. We are lucky to have people who are moved to defend our freedom.
Can we just address to ” soldier in Basic Training: Delta Company – Strykers”?
Probably good idea not to put too much spotlight on Amanda for the reasons you said.
Must go find pen….
Yes . . . perfect. Then Amanda can pass the notes around.
I’ll have a card on the way in the morning!
Awesome! I forgot to tell you the name of her Platoon.
She is in Delta Company – Strykers.
how many are in the platoon? Do we have first names?
There are 59 or 60 in the Platoon. . . and no, I don’t have first names. And, given the deadline for the last day to send mail, I don’t think there is time to get the names from Amanda.
I love your support Jenny. So sweet!
wow. ok. I’m going to send you two bookmarks, one for Amanda and one for Rebecca. If you can pass them on for me, that would be great. I’ll post them to you tomorrow