The author requested that I post this for you today. 

Merry Christmas everyone!

As the mother of one of the troops in Iraq, I really and truly appreciate all that is being done through GIPhoneHome.com. Keep up the good work everyone!

The troops are incredibly grateful. It makes them feel like they are appreciated.  Their families revel in any chance they get to speak with their loved ones in so far away. 

I so enjoy watching my grandchildren’s faces when they hear their father’s voice and know he is safe. 

Thank you all so much for helping our young men and women connect with those they love!

-Janey

We received a note today from the Sergeant who distributed our most recent batch of phone-cards to the troops in Iraq and he sent these photos of some of our happy heroes. 

"I got the cards the other day and have been passing them out, I tell everyone what you all are doing and they thank you all very much. One young troop was so happy that he could call his mom now I think he is still smiling!"

[Update] All photos are now available in our Photo Gallery.

We asked the wife of a soldier serving in Iraq (the family that inspired this site to be built), some questions about what the soldiers need.  She gave us permission, via email, to print a portion of her response.  Her sentiment wasn't directly to us alone.  It is directed at all who are supporting them by supporting GI Phone Home.com.  It was directed at you.

The phone cards most often needed are the ones more than 20 dollars, cause 1 phone call can cost that much, most of the population does not know the expense of the soldiers calling home and how much of their money goes to keep in contact with their loved ones!  thank u so much for all the love and thought for our loved ones over there! Stacy