I’ve been thinking about a lot of stuff lately, just haven’t had the time to write about stuff. But here it is Thanksgiving and I, like most of us, am about to sit down to a wonderful fest with family to give thanks for everything the good Lord has provided and I can’t help but think about those less fortunate then I. Foremost in my thoughts are the men and women serving our country around the world, far away from friends and family.
We are grateful for their service and pray for their safety, but we can do more. I just read, in Reader’s Digest, about a small organization called Operation Happy Note which is dedicated to bringing a bit of home to these brave men and women through the magic of music.
The site, linked above, has photos and emails from service men and women who have received instruments from this organization.. a few examples:
Barb and Steve
I want to thank you very much for the guitar. Words cannot express the gratitude that I have for you and your organization. Your support truly means a great deal to us over here. Thanks again.
Sincerely
Mike
Hello! I received the mandolin that you sent to me the other day. I was so happy to see it. Thank you very much!!! I really like the mandolin, and have been trying to play it. This instrument will really help me this deployment especially with the Holidays coming up. I appreciate all you do for the deployed military, you are making a big difference in the welfare and mental health of our military personnel away from home. Music does wonderful things!!! And you are our Heroes!!!
Respectfully,
Rene
(We love these soldiers ! But I think she has the hero part turned around)
My S101 acoustic guitar arrived today in Afghanistan. It is very nice, it is actually just perfect. You folks are very much talked about in our unit. Several soldiers have guitars that you sent them. I see several better players teaching the new guitar players on your guitars. I plan on relearning thr guitar and some of the guys have offered to help me. Your efforts are truly helping our soldiers.
Thank you again
God Bless you for looking after our soldiers.
Ken
Folks, if you have an instrument gathering dust in a closet or would like to donate some $$$ to this wonderful cause, please stop by their website. Here’s the link again:
And may you all have a happy, peaceful and blessed Thanksgiving.
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