Wednesday, June 10, 2009

Best care package EVER!


So, this week after the hard un-screening day we had Monday I got back to the ship to find out I had a package. I knew my friend Jenn had sent one to me so I ran to pick it up. My friends Ali, and Suzanne and I were all hanging out in Ali's room so I got the package and ran it back to the room. It was pretty much like Christmas. We all sat around the box and were in awe as we pulled out all the goodies one at a time...including magnets, a shirt, tank tops, twizzlers, cookies, pictures, music/video cds, stationary, note cards, magazines, sticy notes, cards people at church had written and sent, gum, and jolly ranchers. Thanks SO much Jenn...it made my day...and everyone's day with whom I shared the goodies. Thanks for those who contributed notes and a few other things as well. I have been so blessed by the support here. Thanks also to Dave, mom, Kari for their amazing care packages and the letters I have recieved from some of you as well! I can't tell you how much that means to me!

26 comments:

me said...

I realize you are being politically correct by saying this was "the best care package ever" because of the sensitivity of Jenn but we both know the one that "Dave" sent was by far the best! But I understand your position as Jenn can tend to be a baby...your running only improved with "Dave"'s package...

JennTermin said...

Wow...do I detect a bit of jealousy because I schooled you in the care package department (please note that I said "care" and not to be confused like before)??? People only dream of constructing care packages as good as mine. Nice try though. Oh and did Lizzy put a picture of your care package for the world to see??? That's what I thought.

Love you Lizzy!!! I'm so glad you deemed my care package as the best. :)

You will have to ask Dave about the whole "care" package situation. :) I will just leave it at that.

me said...

Like I said can be a baby...

Oh yes, Hot Jen went to Red Face Jen after her latest one...it was a classic

Liz Espeland said...

Ok now kids...no fighting. I thought about putting pictures of Dave's package on here but half the contents werent really appropriate. Ok..now everyone's gonna be wondering what the heck that was...you can ask for clarification. But Dave's package was more stuff I needed and Jenn's was more fun stuff. Both were equally GREAT to recieve. However...you 2 are more than welcome to start a contest and keep sending me packages and I'll judge...lol:) You guys BOTH rock...thanks!

me said...

Wow, what a politician...contents "werent really appropriate..." but "were what I needed...". Please do explain for the audience what exactly this means...

JennTermin said...

See what you made this into Dave??? Now we have to compete against each other on who has the best package. :) Bring it on because I will school you sir!!!

At least my package was appropriate to have a picture posted of!!!

Take that!!! Two snaps in a large circle with a z!

jgs said...

liz... you should post a picture of the letter i wrote you. now that is the BEST letter you've ever received! forget care packages... its heart felt words of care that really count!!

JennTermin said...

Joel...you wrote like one word. That would hardly count as the best letter ever.

me said...

wow nice come back Jen ;/

"heart felt words of care"...thats what cheap people say...they're the same ones who use "its the thought that counts..." right before you open they're crappy gift...

JennTermin said...

Dave, since when did you become so sanctimonious in this mud slinging battle???

me said...

First of all, when did you start using such big words? Did you just learn that word?

Second, I was being sarcastic (word of the day)...that was a horrible come back. (if that is what you were referencing, if not disregard entire comment)

if you were being sarcastic I applaud you...seriously doubt it though

JennTermin said...

If you couldn't tell I was being sarcastic. And are you actually shocked that I not only know but can spell sanctimonious??? If not...just wanted to let you know I can. :) I'm not that mean but I kind of thought that was the point of this entire little charade we have going on.

me said...

fell asleep reading that one...zzzzzzz

JennTermin said...

You know what Dave??? FINE!

me said...

like I said...sensitive...

JennTermin said...

My mom always said if you don't have anything nice to say, don't say it all. I find that highly overrated in your case. BTW - what happened to our package contest dual? Are you just all talk. Bet my next package still beats yours!

Lizzy...you still there or have you given up on us?

me said...

I will be sending a package to you...of diapers and a pacifier...

JennTermin said...

At least I don't need a sippy cup!

me said...

Touche'...I have a drinking problem...

JennTermin said...

Ha! :) BTW - I wouldn't mind diapers and a pacifier. It would save me money on gifts for all the baby showers I have coming up.

jgs said...

jenn you're starting to remind me of that astronaut woman that drove from Texas to Florida in diapers...

as for the ramblings... keep your feelings out of it Jenn... i see the tears in your writings.

liz, you cant reward someone (dave or jenn) when they utter useless words of hatred against each other... so at this time, i accept the award for the best care package you've received while being in Africa.

I'd like to thank God for this award... my family... and friends that have helped me through the past few years... my hi skhool and midle skhool englich teachers that tought me hou to rite so good...

me said...

boo...boo...hiss...

JennTermin said...

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JennTermin said...

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jgs said...

sore losers.

Liz Espeland said...

wow! so glad dave told me there were now 25 posts on this one or i would have never known the argument kept going. provided me a good 2 minutes of entertainment though! keep it up...im enjoyin this;) and then there is jeol now and then out of left field....:)