Remember, Deborah?

[Janie]

I love what Deborah is doing. Regardless of your politics, those kids need some love, support, and recognition. I also think the social and political ramifications of her business are very interesting. And she's a great person and one of this site's original and most committed supporters. it's nice to see her having such success. Especially when she can do it while helping other people.

Had to post this - I sent the URL to a friend of mine and she replied back to me with this:

My soldier son has returned safely home from Afghanistan and is now reunited with his four year old daughter we were raising. Both are doing great and my son is really looking forward to Christmas this year. He says anyone who doesn’t appreciate what it is to be in America ought to go spend Christmas in Afghanistan…that’s where he was last year in a mud hut out in the middle of nowhere for 45 days. They put some branches on a flashlight and that was their Christmas tree.

I say a prayer daily for all those overseas and for our country’s leaders.

[Deborah]

Janie,

I hear stories like that every week. Many people send me updates from their soliders. I remember a photo of a soldier tending the 1' X 3' plot of grass he had planted in front of his tent. He had his wife send dirt and grass seed to him because he missed green grass so much. The note with the photo said that he takes off his boots and socks and stands on his grass almost daily. He "mows" his grass with scissors.

Happy Holidays!

[mtbbrian]

I think I remember you Deb.
I remember mostly when your site came out, you announced it here, if I recall.
I remember it, because I am one of those that you could be, but haven't thankfully, gathering treats for.
It's a good thing you have going! Keep it up!
Thanks!
Brian

[Deborah]

I think I remember you Deb.
I remember mostly when your site came out, you announced it here, if I recall.
I remember it, because I am one of those that you could be, but haven't thankfully, gathering treats for.
It's a good thing you have going! Keep it up!
Thanks!
Brian

Brian, If you do get activated please remember to register with us! It is incredible how badly the folks back home what to show their support!

Merry Christmas!

[darkman]

Hello Deborah,

It's been so long since we met, and since you posted. I hope life is treating you well.

I think you guys had some sort of fun raiser her in ABQ a while back. I had to go to SJ during it for the day job.

I haven't backpacked in some time. On a thursday two labor days ago some guy ran a light and hit me on my bike. My back has been tweeked ever since. It keeps slowly getting better. Hopefully, be next summer.... I think my dog is mad at me for not bringing her

Anyway, I'm on my poor connection at home so I better go before I lose it.

I think I still have your email. Remember, if you're down this way give me a ring. Yep, I still have April.

Mike

[Deborah]

Hello Deborah,

It's been so long since we met, and since you posted. I hope life is treating you well.

I think you guys had some sort of fun raiser her in ABQ a while back. I had to go to SJ during it for the day job.

I haven't backpacked in some time. On a thursday two labor days ago some guy ran a light and hit me on my bike. My back has been tweeked ever since. It keeps slowly getting better. Hopefully, be next summer.... I think my dog is mad at me for not bringing her

Anyway, I'm on my poor connection at home so I better go before I lose it.

I think I still have your email. Remember, if you're down this way give me a ring. Yep, I still have April.

Mike

Mike, sorry to hear about your misfortune. I hope you can get into the backcountry again by the summer. I have not been able to get out as much as I like, but do sneak in a day hike or quick overnighter now and then.

Merry Christmas!