The Care Package

Just about everyone I know has either received a care package, perhaps sent to you by your Mom when you were at summer camp or away at college or has sent a care package, maybe to a family member or friend overseas in the military. Either way we have all received or sent a care package. I tried to remember have I ever sent a care package? I have received them, but I don’t think I have ever sent one. I have contributed items to go into a care package that was being sent to our brave military men and women. But I don’t think I personally have ever sent one.

Well, I did the other day. In fact I mailed out a care package on March 23, 2010 to our daughter in Seoul, Korea. Our agency has rules about sending care packages so I was careful about the size of the items I choose, as well as, the value. I needed to fit everything I wanted to send into a small box. It wasn’t easy, but I did manage to include; three adorable dresses with matching bloomers and matching headbands with bows. A soft doll (I bought two, so that Baby G will have one here at home in case the one sent in her care package does not make it home with her). I also sent a tube of Aveeno baby cream. And a “who loves baby” soft cover photo album, which included photos of each of us, the boys together and an exterior picture of our home. Each picture was labeled with the appropriate Korean name. We also sent her wonderful Foster Parents some goodies as a small thank you for the care and love they are giving our daughter while she is in Korea. We sent a 12- pack of VIA Starbucks Instant coffee, a box of Tazo Tea, a box of Centrum vitamins (a gesture to say we care about your health and well being) and a handful of post cards highlighting the beauty of our local area.

Everything fit fine in our box, in fact I had plenty of room to include a few other items which I had thought about but they didn’t make it into the box, as I was under a deadline to get the box mailed out before Baby G had her next well baby check. I am looking forward to sending another CARE PACKAGE very, very soon.

I must admit it was a bit daunting sending this first care package. I felt as if every item I picked was directly connected to the amount of love and gratitude I fell for my daughter and her Foster Family. Also our agency states that they cannot guarantee that the care package will be delivered to one’s child and the USPS said that I “might” be able to track the package on line but again, no guarantees.

Well, our Care Package arrived safe and sound in Seoul Korea and it is in the hands of our dear sweet, Baby G. How do I know this you wonder? Because We GOT a PICTURE, yep a picture of our daughter, her Foster Mother and the care package items lovingly placed out on the table around them. I have cut out our wonderful Foster Mother’s face for her privacy. I loved being able to see the beautiful face of the woman who is caring and nurturing my daughter until she can be home with her forever family.

Ok I will stop rambling and just post the picture, it’s why you even stopped by isn’t it ; )