Here are a few pictures of the work in progress. Soon there will be lots of finished product waiting for the notes many people around the country are kindly writing.

Stocking supplies and stuffers

Work Table

Sample Stockings and Stuffers

"Deeds not words"

This is the motto of the 1-36th Infantry.

The 1-36th is a Heavy Brigade Combat Team (HBCT) based out of Ft. Bliss, TX. Their main maneuver elements are 2 tank companies and 2 heavy infantry companies. They will be fighting in Iraq as a light infantry batallion. When we return from Iraq, we will transition to a STRYKER Batallion, which is light infantry supported by Stryker vehicles.

Their mission in Iraq will be to support the Iraqi security forces as they maintain security in the northern city of Kirkuk and surrounding area and to ensure secure election processes and enable the drawdown of troops and equipment next summer.

Please pray for these American Soldiers.

Official

It's official - we are blogging now.

This project started from a vision God gave Karyn. Thru conversations with Chaplain Matt, it has turned into making 500 stockings to send to Iraq in a few weeks. Each stocking will contain a Bible, hard candy, baby powder, mouthwash, drink mixes and handwritten notes.

As this project progresses, we will update this site with pictures, comments and other misc information.

Thank you for your prayers and encouragement.

mark and karyn