Wow...what a difference a day makes!

Since my post yesterday about Camp Lejeune's ballerinas, a number of you - fellow Soldiers' Angels, bloggers, and readers, have responded to help these families (other bloggers have been posting on their own, as well). I never cease to be amazed at how those who really support our troops come through when needed. You all are awesome.

Lauren told me that:

...this afternoon, I called all the parents into the classroom and told them about what you all had done. Their jaws dropped. Some of the moms got all choked up that people who didn't know them wanted to help them out. So it has been awesome that you all have done that!...

...today, I showed the little girls the pictures of the costumes for the recital. They were saying things like, "Ooooh Miss Lauren, these are beautiful! We'll be movie stars!" I was just laughing so hard. Then when it got time to get down and rehearse, they were all so serious about doing well, now that they were going to have costumes!

We still have some work to do, so...

I'm challenging my readers, fellow bloggers, and all those who support our military families to ensure that not only the holiday recital, but the Spring recital as well, will be taken care of. If you can, please donate - even a dollar will help.

If you're a blogger, or if you have a mailing list, please feel free to swipe my post and put it on your blog, or forward it to your list.

If you know a business that isn't "financially committed for the year," and really wants to support our military families, let them know about this need.

With a total need of under $4,000 to ensure that both of these recitals go off in style, the goal is well within reach.

These little girls are going to dance their hearts out for their deploying parents. Let's make sure they can do it with all of the flash and glamor these little princesses deserve.


Other bloggers posting about Lejeune's Ballerinas:
The Tanker Brothers
Yikes! - Kat's Blog
Yankee Mom
Noble Duty Milblogger Coalition - A Soldier’s Perspective
The Thunder Run
YankeeMom
Incoherent Ramblings
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