Saturday, March 31, 2007

My Patient's Needs

For those who are really wanting to send something worthwhile, I ask you to think about my patients. All of them have their entire uniform cut off so we can evaluate them and often it is days before they receive clothes from their units. Many charity groups as well as schools have started sending sweat pants, t-shirts, and a variety of mens under wear for them to wear here in the hospital until they can get their own clothes.

Since originally sending out this email, we have received lots of clothing for our troops. So much so that we are now storing it outside in a trailer. The troops want me to say thank you to everyone. If you want to help what I encourage you to send now are DVDs, books, magazines, soft blankets (we only have those green scratchy wool army blankets), etc. These do not have to be new stuff. What ever is lying around not being used at home will be greatly appreciated. Although it is unusual for anyone to stay more than 3 days with us, it is amazing how bored they get sitting in a bed or wheelchair. One of our patients went through and straightened up the charity food locker, clothes bins and etc. If only he did windows, we'd keep him around!

As for me, I am satisfied with what I have at the moment. But I'd take a good chick flick or magazine.

I am posting my address for those who wish to send items. We have found that smaller boxes get here faster due to more space available on the helos.

LCDR Neptune, Elizabeth
2d Maint Bn (-) (Rein)
Surgical Co.
Unit 73619
FPO AE 09509-3619

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