When Staff Sargent Kelly Lawrence (Lex) sent us an order from Iraq for a package of Kim's Light Bagels, our first thought was, "NO WAY! They'll be hard as rocks by the time she gets them!" We decided to refund her money and send them anyway. With a chuckle, we told her that if they got there fresh, to enjoy them as a "thank you from us," but if they were stale, to use them as a weapon against Al Qaeda. Here's what she sent in return ...
PHOTO IN IRAQ: SSGT KELLY LAWRENCE AND HER UNIT HOLDING BAGS OF KIM'S LIGHT BAGELS.
Dear Kim,
Thank you for your kindness. We did receive the Bagels and everyone enjoyed them. It was nice to have a little touch of home out here. It is a great feeling to know that there are people back home that support us. I have sent a picture of our crew and a couple of other pictures to let you see what we see. So you can see the people that we are trying to help.
Thanks again
SSgt Kelly Lawrence "Lex"
447th EOD, FOB Falcon, Iraq
God bless you, Lex! And your unit, and all the members of our armed services. You're in our prayers.
