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Carole N.
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Posted: Sept 25 2009 at 2:24am | IP Logged Quote Carole N.

I had my ds read the book on our way to Cardiff (captive audience). Even though they are teenagers, they loved the book. And my dh (who attended Catholic schools his whole life) did not remember learning about the Berlin airlift. He enjoyed the book as well.

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Posted: Oct 04 2009 at 10:46pm | IP Logged Quote ladybugs

Hey Chocolate Friends...

Just a reminder that Oct 10 (Gale Halvorsen's birthday) is 6 days away on Saturday.

Just wanted to let you know to mail out the goodies if you haven't already!



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Posted: Oct 07 2009 at 4:15pm | IP Logged Quote ladybugs

Have you sent it?

I'm on my way to!

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Posted: Oct 19 2009 at 2:18pm | IP Logged Quote ladybugs

Ok, here's an update on the project over at my blog....

Not to give too much away - but it's pretty awesome!

Thanks for doing this project with us!

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Posted: Oct 21 2009 at 4:22pm | IP Logged Quote ladybugs

I have to share with you all what happened.

I just spoke with Gail Halvorsen on the phone - and he called US!

He mentioned how appreciative he was to receive our package and that we have raised 4 awesome children.

He also mentioned that he had written us another letter!

When my kids received their letter from him, they had wondered if they could write him back. He said he would like it very much!

So, now, we're in touch with a real hero from our Nation's history.

I told him how much we appreciate what he did for our country and for his service. He said that meant alot to him.

God is so good. What a real blessing!

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Posted: Oct 22 2009 at 2:03am | IP Logged Quote Carole N.

Maria, that is such a great story. I am so glad that you shared it with us. He is such a wonderful individual and now, a penpal friend for your family!

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Posted: Oct 22 2009 at 1:18pm | IP Logged Quote stacykay

That is just wonderful, Maria! I am so happy that you thought of this project. I am even happier to hear that it sounds like Col. Halverson has a very loving family. God bless him!

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Posted: Oct 26 2009 at 6:20pm | IP Logged Quote ladybugs

Whoooooo hooooooo - we just got his second letter!

He writes,

"My dear P**** Family,

I really appreciate your marvelous letters. I especially like the many kisses you sent for me. As good as they are, I liked the letters better! Thank you.

I stayed with Mercedes in Berlin last May. She has a wonderful family.

What a great family you are! Follow your dreams!

Warm, best wishes,
Gail Halvorsen
"The Chocolate Pilot"

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Posted: Oct 26 2009 at 6:30pm | IP Logged Quote Matilda

Just popping in to say that he sent us a letter too! What a lovely man! Thank you for the wonderful idea, Maria!



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Posted: Jan 11 2010 at 4:30pm | IP Logged Quote ladybugs

We've been maintaing our correspondence with Colonel Halvorsen.

Has anyone else?

I believe that his letters are treasures!

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Posted: Feb 09 2010 at 5:54pm | IP Logged Quote SeaStar

Chocolate Unit study

This links to a thread here, then to a thread at homeschool share with a ton of chocolate books for all ages/levels. Yum!

Excuse me now, please.... must go to the chocolate chip bag...

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Posted: Aug 16 2010 at 1:36am | IP Logged Quote MaryM

Just saw that there is a new children's biography out about Gail Halvorsen, published just last month. I just requested it from the library.

Candy Bomber: The Story of the Berlin Airlift's "Chocolate Pilot"



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