Originally this holiday was for commemorating our deceased service people. Today, not only do we honor those who died for our freedom but also for those who have fought or are fighting for our freedom right now. You have read and/or heard me talk about Operation Write Home. I make blank cards so that our military men and women can send special notes to their family and friends back home. Another thing Operation Write Home also thinks about are those military men and women who get very little mail. So when OWH sends a box of our handmade cards overseas, packed on the top of that box are cards and letters thanking and encouraging our military personnel. These cards for our service men and women are called "AnyHero" letters because they're going to be given out by OWH's contacts to those who get little or no mail. Inside is a note written by you letting these service people know they are appreciated and thought about by you or me. So if you ever find yourself sitting at home and wondering what you can do~~grab a paper and pen and write a note to "Any Hero". You can read more about OWH at http://www.operationwritehome.org. I will be more than happy to forward your cards or letters to OWH. And remember thatyou can get the kids involved. They, too can draw pictures or write letters. Happy Memorial Day to all and a special thank you to all of our men and women who continue to fight fo rour freedom.
Saturday, May 28, 2011
Memorial Day
Originally this holiday was for commemorating our deceased service people. Today, not only do we honor those who died for our freedom but also for those who have fought or are fighting for our freedom right now. You have read and/or heard me talk about Operation Write Home. I make blank cards so that our military men and women can send special notes to their family and friends back home. Another thing Operation Write Home also thinks about are those military men and women who get very little mail. So when OWH sends a box of our handmade cards overseas, packed on the top of that box are cards and letters thanking and encouraging our military personnel. These cards for our service men and women are called "AnyHero" letters because they're going to be given out by OWH's contacts to those who get little or no mail. Inside is a note written by you letting these service people know they are appreciated and thought about by you or me. So if you ever find yourself sitting at home and wondering what you can do~~grab a paper and pen and write a note to "Any Hero". You can read more about OWH at http://www.operationwritehome.org. I will be more than happy to forward your cards or letters to OWH. And remember thatyou can get the kids involved. They, too can draw pictures or write letters. Happy Memorial Day to all and a special thank you to all of our men and women who continue to fight fo rour freedom.
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Gail what a wonderful thing that you are doing. I am definitely on board with this and will head over the OWH website. Your card today is stunning. I love the embossed navy background....so classy. Hugs to you my friend. :)
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