My brother has been in Iraq now since early September. We send him care packages twice a week with all of his favorite snacks, movies, necessities and others... but what do we get him for Christmas!? I was thinking a PSP, but he already has one. I thought about a digital camera and he has one. He also has his laptop and portable dvd player over there with him....
What's left to get!?
2006-12-04 16:02:51 · 9 answers · asked by *Tee*Tee* 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
My son is there. This is his 4th trip to Iraq and Afghanistan is up to three times now. My son said magazines He has a Mustang that's been in one of the car mags and so he keeps up with the latest and greatest while over there and saving money. Pics are always safe. What was he into over here? Does he move around alot? Heavy stuff is hard in a backpack. Does he have a laptop over there? Internet connection is wireless so unless he's in a nice facility, forget it. We sent my son a lot of gag gifts. The ones he could share (or pull) with others. It breaks up the monotony. Try not to get too sappy, (easier for sisters instead of moms) because you don't want to make him to sad for home during the holidays, just make him a part. Send him your wish list. Things that are easily obtainable for him and sent to you.Tell him to send his favorite MRE and let him know you'll share it on Christmas Day. AND DO IT!!!! Sometimes it's not just what they get, but how they can still feel like part of here.
All the best and my prayers are with you all.
2006-12-04 16:18:22 · answer #1 · answered by lisa w 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
More movies? I know that when my husband was there he loved to get movies. I'd hit yard sales and buy cheap DVDs. They didn't have to be the latest and greatest titles. He'd have some down time and get really bored so he'd sit and watch anything. Many of the movies I sent from yard sales he would watch and then pass on to someone else. I also bought him a whole stack of movies from an online store. They were old 80s titles and were $5 a movie. He loved those!!
It sounds like your brother already has what he needs. Maybe just send a bigger care package with a few more things than usual. Send Christmas themed snacks and goodies. My husband says the best thing he got while there was food and movies.
2006-12-04 16:57:51 · answer #2 · answered by Amelia 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your smiling face. This sounds like "what to get the guy that has everything". Maybe your brother doesnt care about materialistic things during this time of year. You and your family already send him care packages. Maybe if he has a web cam you and your family can talk to him on Christmas day. Just knowing that you guys are there to back him up at any cost, and that includes sacrificing your family being with him, is probably the greatest gift ever. Just send him homemade cards. No games or PSP or digital cameras..... just you and your families smiling faces supporting him all the way back home. God bless your brother and the others in the service. Merry Christmas.
2006-12-04 16:32:41 · answer #3 · answered by texaslady78 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How about some pictures of friends and family. Some extra clothes to stay warm. His favorite book or magazine. Something that will remind him of home but won't make him seriously home sick. Get your video camera and tape the family saying hi. Hope this helps.
2006-12-04 16:11:34 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
He could use an iPod maybe!? And everyones prayers. My brother in law was there for a year and came back not too long ago. It is the best feeling once they come back! Maybe a camcorder so he can send back some videos to you thru his laptop!
2006-12-04 16:07:39 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My nieces husband would be leaving for Iraq on Tuesday October 23, 2007. they have 3 toddlers a while 3-10. they simply moved to Texas from Hawaii and have no kinfolk residing closer than 4 hours away. i visit maintain them in my innovations and prayers, visit work out them as much as achievable, invite them to come back visit me as much as they choose and make confident that they are all secure in any form of trip plans I even have. so a ways as her husband is going, i'm going to deliver him enjoying cards, letters, emails , care applications and permit him to call me as much as we needs. i'm going to additionally save him in my daily innovations and prayers. My husband has 2 cousins that have been to or are in Iraq already. One has executed 2 excursions and is now executed and is now starting to be a recruiting officer and the different one remains there yet we've not got an excellent style of touch with him. that's considered necessary enable them to comprehend that they are enjoyed, neglected, and maximum of all supported lower back residing house. attempt to stay in close touch with them as much as achievable so as that they do no longer sense like they are all on my own. Please save all of our Troops, Leaders and their families on your prayers. in spite of everything they are scuffling with and dying for freedom; no longer basically ours! They sense the could shield and take care of others and themselves and then act on it. all people in u . s . of america could be happy with them!
2016-10-04 21:38:21 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
An album full of pictures of your family.
2006-12-04 16:05:17 · answer #7 · answered by jazzncocktails 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a .110 caliber hand cannon, a .45 colt, or a .100 caliber semi automatic rifle...or a bullet proof vest....or a reprieve....
2006-12-04 16:05:47 · answer #8 · answered by animewarlord5000 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
prayer...!
2006-12-04 16:22:23 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋