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Our commute to and from Camp Pendleton went very smoothly; all three vehicles arrived precisely at 4 PM. Last year they had @ 24 guys in the unit; this year @ 35 – 1 female included. Next year, there will be groundbreaking on a much larger facility. Once again, we stocked their empty pantry with a lot of great “snack” foods. We received a generous donation from grocery vendors via Ann LaPorte: 90 (NINETY) cases of cup of noodles, @ 1,000 granola bars, 25 cases of Pringles snack packs – incredible. God is good. We sent a portion of this donation to OI, our care package partner – to their Los Angeles operation out of the VA facility in the San Fernando Valley. Many of these items will be passed on to homeless Veterans or those who are struggling financially.

The cup of noodles were quite welcomed at the Wounded Warrior Battalion. Their leadership indicated that they would be well used when many have to go for specialized appointments, they can take one with them in their backpack. Elaine Haendiges did a great job planning the menu (truly gifted in this area) – store bought + homemade (KFC, roasted potatoes, fresh fruit, rolls and lemon cake)
For those who helped with providing food for dinner – they loved it all! Thank you. We would love to recruit a few more willing to help in this area. Our next visit is in January. Let me know if you are interested.

God totally spoke to Gary Cates (again! Last year was “Uno”). Gary brought note cards and when the guys sat to eat at the table, he put the cards on the table and asked if any had a prayer request – they didn’t need to write their names if they didn’t want to, we just wanted to pray for them.

Below are their requests. Thank you for your prayers.

To be back with my daughter and wife. Better financial. Better with my healing. Bless others around me. Give me strength.
Randy Mahaffey

Pray for Kesa, her mind state is not well.
Russ

I’m begging you please, pray for Ashley. She’s ill and losing weight quickly.
Matt

Upcoming surgery on arm. Thank you for your prayers. God bless you.
William

Upcoming surgery, November 25, on elbow. Thank you for the prayers!
Brittney

Please pray for our brothers and sisters in arms currently deployed as well as their families. I thank the Lord for the blessings you’ve bestowed upon us. Thanks folks,
Sgt Dipper

Pray for wife’s strength, raising my son on her own right now. And my mother-in-law, healthy recovery after surgery. Thank you very much! I appreciate the dinner.
Reyes

Please pray for my mother, who works in a youth prison. She has to drive an hour and a half to and from work. Please pray for her.

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