You are not alone

In my line of work everyone knows you can't do it alone. Where I am now is no different, you need support.

There is an organization that I truly am humbled by and would like to make sure their support is appreciated. The Soldiers' Angels is whom I am talking about. They not only take the time to make care packages, have quilts for wounded soldiers, food and all the other items a person might need. They also take care of the staff. If we really needed something they can get it for us. Not only do they have material items in their arsenal they also have a huge heart of gold. I have seen a Soldiers' Angel sit and hold the oxygen mask while trying to make sure a Marine had a means to get a hold of his family. Their mottos is "may no soldier go unloved" and they truly do a good job of following this.



Being in the ICU I can be rather focused on my patient and not see the people at the desk or that come and check on the unit since really they don't talk to the nurses much. The SA are not of that habit though. They ask how you, yes you the nurse are doing, will wait till you come out of your room to talk to you no matter how long. I truly believe they really do want to know how I am. In all honesty I have met only two people from SA being on nights, that being said they put in far more hours than it seems humanly possible. I am unsure how "big" the staff is but they do get stuff done!

I am truly humbled by their dedication.

As many of you know I have done packages once a month for about five years sent to the troops down range and away from family. I just wanted to pass on this site to see if while I am here in Germany you might continue this tradition for me. Please Adopt a Soldier and send a few items.

http://soldiersangels.org/

On a personal note let me tell you why I think doing this is important and what for me it is like to get mail over here. It adds a little pep to your step as you walk to the mail room just thinking there might be a little slip in your mail box or a letter from a loved one. Then there is that moment when you see that you do in fact have a mail. If you happen to have a little white slip then that means there is a package and you go get in line to pick it up. Everyone in line is the same weather you are a young baby faced soldiers or a old high ranking official. Its not really the content of the box that give you the trill. It the sweet knowledge that someone took the time to think about you. I have yet to see anyone no matter how small the package or letter put it in their backpack. Nope you carry that box or envelope the long way to your car!!!!! That is how I see the whole scene play out and that is in Germany not further away like Iraq is.



Thank you for putting up with my looooonnnnggg post and please check out the site.

Love ya,
Rachel