OPERATION COMPASSION

On Saturday morning you should have received a list of items that can be donated to a group of soldiers in Iraq. This is what the letter said:

Dear Friends,
There is a small group of soldiers in Iraq that could use a little ehlp. Their living conditions are repulsive (think plywood, decay, and rodent/snakes everywhere) and their supply of food leaves MUCH to be desired. Yet through it all, this group of 50 of our country's sons and daughters has been an example to those around them. After a recent visit to their camp, one of their fellow soldiers, Dru Lemke, had this to say, "Despite all the bad amenities the Soldiers were in good spirits. They work hard, have success in their missions, and were upbeat. This is a profound example to me about the power of choosing a good attitude despite your situation."

While we can't do anything about their living conditions, we CAN help them have a taste of home. Here are a few things their fellow soldiers have suggested:

Dried soup mixes
canned vegetable and fruits
dried fruits
cans of chicken
gravy mixes
pancake mix add water
instant potatoes
canned chips
jerky
No bake cheesecakes
########, Ho Ho's and Ding Dongs

These are just suggestions, feel free to add any appropriate, nonperishable items you think would provide a taste of home. Please no homemade baked goods that will perish in the three weeks it may take the packages to arrive.

In addition to food items, we could also use monetary donations to get the packages to the soldiers...

Donation instructions:

If you could leave your donation outside your door on Tuesday November 30th, the Boyscouts and Youth of the American fork Fifth Ward of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints will be picking up the donations between the times of 5:00 and 7:00 pm.

If you cannot donate this time, prayers are always appreciated also.

Thank you in advance for your kindness,

Sincerely,
The Lemke Family and
The McQuivey Family

If you have any questions regarding the donations, please call Craig or Deann Lemke or Travis and Sherry McQuivey