Somebody’s Mom and Treat The Troops
The first care package of baked goodies that I ever sent overseas was to my daughter Marisa’s boyfriend at that time, Jeff. Jeff was in the reserves and was deployed his last year of college. Marisa told me what he liked, and I put together a package and shipped it off. Thankfully, Jeff finished his tour of duty safe and sound and within a short time became my dear son-in-law. Shortly afterwards, I read an article in the New York Times about a woman in South Carolina, Jeanette Cram, who had a website for soldiers to request cookies. I felt a strong desire to take on some volunteer work; I wanted to give something back. I worked full time, but my kids were grown, so baking for our American soldiers was something that felt right to me. Besides, I was baking all the time and giving it away to my neighbors. Why not bake for an American soldier who was requesting it? I checked out a website called Treat The Troops and connected with Jeanette Cram, aka The Cookie Lady and founder of Treat the Troops, who instantly sounded like an aunt or a close neighbor. However, I could also tell she was sizing me up. She confided that she doesn’t trust everyone with her soldiers. When I asked her how she knew I wasn’t a crazy person, she said, “because I got a feel for ya, from talking to you.” The rest is history. I have been baking and shipping for over almost 5 years now. I was lucky enough to meet Jeanette in New York City once. We had dinner together and she really is a special person. I feel lucky to have this opportunity to help our American soldiers. After all, I am just Somebody’s Mom, and a soldier can never have too many moms sending them a package filled with goodies! Take a moment to visit http://www.treatthetroops.org/MORE Cooking Videos added on YOUTUBE
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- Somebody's Mom met Martha Stewart. I was invited to an event at her offices in Manhattan. My friend, Patti, came along. We were working the room of about 200 people, trying to give my card out. When all of sudden, who is standing in front of me, but Martha Stewart herself. She looks fanatastic. I introduced myself and told her how I was invited, (through the Macys cooking demo) and handed her my card. I forgot I had a camera with me and asked if I could take a picture with her. She said I could, and was so nice about it. Just as she was about to leave, I told her I brought her my sour cream coffee cake. She took it. Martha Stewart may actually taste my sour cream coffee cake. After that I was done, this was enought excitment for one night. Patti and I left to head home. As we were getting into the elevator, Patti whispered to me, "Hold the door, hold the door!" Who walks into the elevator with us, but Martha Stewart! She asked if we enjoyed the event while taking the elevator down with us. Martha and me, we bonded together for 9 floors and then she was gone. Maybe we will meet again. Hey, you never know! Thanks, Martha, it was fun!
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Mariann,Good morning. I received your package the other day and wanted to say thank you. The sugar cookies hit the spot. We had movie night and enjoyed the cookies with cold milk. I shared with my buddies and they loved them. Some even said it reminded them of home. I just wanted to email you to say I got your package and thank you very much. Thank youfor your support. Just wanted you to know that we are helping, mentoring the AfghanPolice at various PD’s. I shared some of the baked goods with them and they were talking of how good the cookies tasted. They were very greatful that I shared some of your home baked goods. I told them that somebodys mom made them and it always reminds us of home when we eat them.
Thanks again,
Sgt Michael T.
Your charitable contribution has provided THOUSANDS of cookies to over 750Troops at 1-187IN, 3BCT, 101st ABN DIV. GOD BLESS your selfless act ofkindness and helping to keep the troops “mentally alive”, and their stomachsfull!
Respectfully, CPT Rodney J. T.
I recently received a care package filled with many wonderful items and feel obligated to write a thank you letter. It honestly means a lot when a person now days goes out of their way for the American Soldier. To often many people have forgotten about our Soldiers overseas fight for our country. From the bottom of my heart I send the deepest thanks for all the items sent. Please continue what you are doing because it is greatly appreciated by so many.
God Bless,
Captain Samuel J. C.
Hi Mariann,
You’re doing a great thing. Rachelle passed along your website. Add me to your e-mail list.
Best,
Dolores
Congratulation to you Great Somebody’s Mom and (somebody’s) so efficiant colleague, and of course best wishes to your daughter and her husband.
I love your site, and thanks not only for making us aware of the need to remember the soldiers, but also for the deliciouse recepies.
Hi Mare!
These pumpkin treats look delicious! Why haven’t you made any for me (:-)
Keep the good news coming!
Love,
Mela
Hello,
I love your website and recipes. Here is my website that has my handmade sock dolls I am selling to raise money for Treat the Troops. Also, on the Treat the Troops website is a cookbook we are selling in honor of my brother, Denny, who passed. It was his dream to be a chef so we put this cookbook together for him. There are some of Mariann’s yummy recipes in it.
God’s best,
Annie Hendricks (Indiana Crumb)
Annie of Treat the Troops, is making and selling sock dolls to raise money for the soldiers. I just received mine and they are adorable, besides the money is going to a great cause, and is close to my heart.
http://www.myspace.com/anniesorphans
Mrs. Raftery,
Thank you very much for sending a care package. I am in charge of asmall group of soldiers in Iraq and I can already tell the cookies won’tlast long! They are delicious! This being my first time over here, itamazes me just how much receiving mail and knowing we aren’t forgottenreally does boost morale! Thank you so much for supporting us all overhere. You really have no idea just how much it means to us!Thank you! Allison P. 2LT, TCJBB CST OIC
Thrilled to have just “discovered” Somebody’s Mom. I love to cook…I love to host…so thankful for what you’re doing.
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Mrs. Raftery,
Thank you as well for all that you, the students and staff are doing in support of the troops. Pleasant surprises are the greatest joys over here. We deal with a lot and to receive a care package or a letter from anyone is a great uplifter. Thanks again for the email, packages and cards.
Nicole
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Hello Mrs. Raftery,
I received your package a few days ago. The cookies were delicious. I spread the cookies through the offices so everyone could task a little of back home. Everyone likes them. We will soon be going home, so that reminded me to keep up working hard. Thanks for supporting our troops. I wish the whole American public were so thankful and supportive. Take care and God Bless You.
SSG del Valle
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