A fellow Pagan American and Pagans United member currently serving in Iraq has graciously agreed to pass out care packages to those serving in Iraq. Some specific requests that have been made are: medicated foot powder, bug repellent, ladies ankle socks, GEL candles, incense and mail.
These care packages can be sent to:
SPC Keith Roberts
HHOC STB G2 OPS
Camp Liberty
APO AE 09342
MM all,
I got this yesterday from Sergeant Eric Cooper who is one of our Military personnel who is currently serving and conducting Ritual in Iraq. I have included his personal note, a generic Wish list of care package items, and a listing of Pagan groups that are currently active in Iraq, Kuwait, Kyrgystan, and Afghanistan.
BB,
Victoria & Eugene Chapman
Greetings I do have a generic list we used in Desert Moon when we were in Balad and Tal Afar both. The Soldiers do have a PX for snacks but there is certain hygiene items that are hard to come by as in foot powder, chap stick the good stuff, white socks, high rating sunscreen, homemade cookies will always be welcome there, now also think of the holidays coming up, Samhain, Yule etc so decorations are always a morale boost as well as music cd's. Pagan supply wise the biggest demand is candles, incense, and books. I took 500 candles and was through them in 2 months with a group of 30 plus or minus. 4 inch spell candles are best, as well as tea lights. I also know oils and oil burners are always welcome. Look at the generic list and you will get more ideas. Any other questions or issues feel free to email. As for shipping the only illegal items are porn and alcohol. Oh and one other thing, coffee is a must-have, we had Tully's donating coffee so we had no issues but I know these guys and gals are getting tired of Maxwell house. Am also sending you our current list of Soldiers deployed. Keep in touch and ty for all that you do for us. Bright Blessings.
Eric
GENERIC WISH LIST
Any Music in MP3 format is fine I know we loved receiving any Pagan Music it boosted our spirits and morale. Anything from Native American drum, Goddess chants, Enya, Lorenna Mckennit, Sarah Mclaghlin, Blackmore Night etc
Any books Pagan or otherwise, beginner books in general and any books involving dragon and Faeries. All Pagan Encyclopedia books. All Beginner and advanced books…hell just any Pagan topic books surprise us we love our books. Also it has been requested for any other books also, ie. Fantasy novels etc. Also pagan magazines, ie. Moon Shadow, Circle, New Witch, Faerie magazine.
Candles always preferably the 4” spell candles (candles are always a necessity as I know I took 500 4 inch candles which were gone in a month.
Tealight candles
Candle holders ---
Oils and incense of all types (Again, another continued use item)
Small drawstring satchels
Censors
Divination tools ie scrying mirrors, tarot decks etc
Chalices
Charcoal
Always coffee and flavored creamer or teas. Also requested hot cocoa and hot spiced cider mixes. Some groups would like hot water pots.
Snacks would be appreciated
Christmas lights and decorations for there home and work areas and Pagan meeting places.
Any Altar type tools and extra Ritual items
Flutes, drums any musical instruments laying around
Facial tissue the soft kind also soft toilet paper
Civilian cold meds ie. Theraflu, day flu, Comtrex,
Corn cob pipes and tobacco
Vegetarian type snacks
Anything personal hygiene ie shower gels from Bath and Body works
Clove cigarettes
Cauldrons
Ritual robes if possible
STONES
Bloodstone Tigers Eye
Moonstone Obsidian
Hematite Onyx
Amethyst
Herbs- these are common ones we used I’m sure most would appreciate.
Wormwood Holly
Lavender Ivy
Valerian root
Chamomile
Dragonsblood
Pine
Cedar
Blessed thistle
Frankincense resin
Myrrh resin
Colts foot
Heather
Again, thanks for all the support and hope all is well with everyone. Bright Blessings.
