Sophie and her friends decided to create care packages for us! How sweet-- basic amenities and a mug helped us get through over 2 months of heavy construction!

Shaggy knitted strips joined and bordered in black

blogged at an open [sketch]book

Volunteers pack over 200 Valentine's Day care packages for members of the Indiana National Guard 38th Infantry Division, which is currently stationed overseas.

White Lick Elementary and West Middle School students gathered in Brownsburg, Indiana to pack 200 Christmas care package stockings for US soldiers serving overseas.

The Gbomai Bestman Foundation visits Liberia annually to monitor core projects, check in with partnerships, and uncover new terrain and plausible solutions in the fight against maternal and infant mortality in Africa. Read more about this trip here: bit.ly/obJpcp.

Photo by Nichole Bestman

I love these humongous packages I get from Karen (@17papergoddess). She is so thoughtful and inspiring.

Volunteers pack over 200 Valentine's Day care packages for members of the Indiana National Guard 38th Infantry Division, which is currently stationed overseas.

And noodles! And cooking utilities! Lance. You rock.

Volunteers pack over 200 Valentine's Day care packages for members of the Indiana National Guard 38th Infantry Division, which is currently stationed overseas.

Sent from my stoopid iPhone

Volunteers pack over 200 Valentine's Day care packages for members of the Indiana National Guard 38th Infantry Division, which is currently stationed overseas.

White Lick Elementary and West Middle School students gathered in Brownsburg, Indiana to pack 200 Christmas care package stockings for US soldiers serving overseas.

White Lick Elementary and West Middle School students gathered in Brownsburg, Indiana to pack 200 Christmas care package stockings for US soldiers serving overseas.

The Gbomai Bestman Foundation visits Liberia annually to monitor core projects, check in with partnerships, and uncover new terrain and plausible solutions in the fight against maternal and infant mortality in Africa. Read more about this trip here: bit.ly/obJpcp.

Photo by Nichole Bestman

Legislator Kara Hahn joined with students from Our Lady of Wisdom Regional School in Port Jefferson to send off care packages for members of the Armed Forces deployed overseas. The students volunteering as part of the “Valentines for the Troops” service project sent approximately 75 boxes and 200 Valentines to service members in Afghanistan.

Volunteers pack over 200 Valentine's Day care packages for members of the Indiana National Guard 38th Infantry Division, which is currently stationed overseas.

Volunteers pack over 200 Valentine's Day care packages for members of the Indiana National Guard 38th Infantry Division, which is currently stationed overseas.

contents of care package i received from a friend in america...smelly (bath) stuff.

Volunteers pack over 200 Valentine's Day care packages for members of the Indiana National Guard 38th Infantry Division, which is currently stationed overseas.

Snowman and Reindeer poop bags getting ready to go into the holiday tins.

I haven't even opened it yet. Is there anything better than a care package from a childhood friend when it feels like you're worlds away from "the village" that raised you? I smile.

November 2022

Feel Good Friday

Volunteers pack over 200 Valentine's Day care packages for members of the Indiana National Guard 38th Infantry Division, which is currently stationed overseas.

White Lick Elementary and West Middle School students gathered in Brownsburg, Indiana to pack 200 Christmas care package stockings for US soldiers serving overseas.

a fabulous package from my parents!

Here we have from left to right, Brittni, Tracey, Tim, Stephanie, and Debbie standing in front of this month's carepackage shipment.

contents of care package i received from a friend in america...bunny and monkey iron-on transfer.

Jamie Allman shows a donated item

TGI Fridays bar wars Hosted by Sean Reed and Helping All In Need Donation Services. We raised over $2000 dollars for care packages! Thanks to everyone that came out and supported our cause. You guys are great :)

Volunteers pack over 200 Valentine's Day care packages for members of the Indiana National Guard 38th Infantry Division, which is currently stationed overseas.

Volunteers pack over 200 Valentine's Day care packages for members of the Indiana National Guard 38th Infantry Division, which is currently stationed overseas.