BSF members in the Tidewater region of Virginia - Norfolk, Virginia Beach and Chesapeake - have been working hard on Operation Appreciation.  We thought we'd give you a sneak peak of what happens behind the scenes to get your letters of appreciation out to service members, veterans, parents, military spouses and children.

Remember, if you'd like to send thanks to a military family, we'd love to hear from you.  If you're part of a military family and would like to receive letters, sign up as a BSF member!  If you are already a BSF member and are interested in helping out or distributing correspondence to military families in your area, please contact us at members@bluestarfam.org.  Check out the Operation Appreciation page for more information.

Boxes and boxes of cuteness!  This drawing and letter is from a 2nd grader in Baltimore County, MD.

The sorting begins!  Virginia BSF members (clockwise from left) Anne Rawley, Casey Spurr, Beth Robinson, Vivian Greentree, Chris Cowan and Stephanie Himel-Nelson (behind the camera) dive into the letters and cards covering Vivian's dining room table.

A letter from the First Lady of Maryland.  Score!

Vivian and Chris share a smile over an adorable card.

Anne Rawley reads through piles of letters for military families.

Don't forget!  We're always looking for help!  To find out more about Operation Appreciation, see the Op App page on the BSF website or email members@bluestarfam.org.