Thank You Niwot Cookie Moms!

Each year, the Niwot Patriotic Cookie Moms send out special holiday care packages to military members stationed overseas, hoping to give those away from their families a little reminder from home. They have no expectation of being recognized or thanked, but they often receive notes like those below from grateful soldiers, sailors, and airmen who appreciate being remembered this time of the year.

Received in thanks for the Halloween care packages, mailed in late October:

Good afternoon!

My name is SGT Marshall and I am in the Army. I am currently deployed and have been since June of this year. I just wanted to let you know that my Battalion received your box full of Halloween goodies and we are so thankful for the thoughts and donations of all involved in putting these boxes together as I am sure this is one box of many! This is my first deployment and I have missed so many things such as my daughter's first day of 2nd grade, her 7th birthday, Halloween, Thanksgiving and soon to be Christmas. I will also be celebrating my birthday here as well. Little things like these boxes truly make this experience that much easier. Each box is like opening up a little bit of home and I want you all to know just how much it is appreciated, not by just me, but by my brothers and sisters serving beside me.

Forgive me for this email being a little late, but I hope you and your families enjoy the upcoming holidays and know that we here are very thankful for all that you do for us!

Behavioral Health NCO

Received in thanks for Christmas care packages sent on December 8, 2020.

12/16/20

I hope this email finds you all safe and well.

I received your care package today, and let me just begin by saying it filled me with tears. It personally is my first Christmas overseas and to have so much love and support from back home is a feeling I don't know how to describe.

I wish you could see the smiles on everyone's faces while we opened your box! We are all very thankful and truly blessed.

Thank you again from the bottom of my heart. I hope you all and everyone who helped make this possible have a wonderful holiday season full of love.

God Bless you all.

Very respectfully,

PO2 Crain, Georgia USN