Hi everyone! I wanted to participate in the OWH blog hophttp://www.owhstarsandstamps.org/ but my daughter is here for a visit! I am writing this quick note so I can also post my card! This card is made for my brother. He is now in Afghanastan and I miss him very much. He has an 8 year old daughter that just lights up my life. I know its hard on the both of them when daddy is deployed. My son is also in the army and is back from his first tour in Iraq. He will be deployed again by the end of the year.
I never thought much about Memorial day until my son joined the army and I joined the proud band of Military Moms and dads. When I knew my baby was in harms way I just was so terrified and proud at the same time. I knew what he was doing and what it was for. I have never been so proud in my life. Then my brother followed in line and joined and now I am just so proud of them both. No words will ever be able to tell them how much I appreciate everything they do. Now when I see a soldier out someplace I try to make a point to walk up to him or her and tell them Thank you for all they do!
So with that said and before I start crying here is my card and a picture of my son! Enjoy!!
So glad you got to post your card at least - have fun with your daughter!
ReplyDeleteGreat photo, and love your card! Thank you to your son as well!
ReplyDeleteHave a blessed Memorial Weekend!
Lovely card...
ReplyDeletehuge hug to your family for supporting your heroes. I am sure it's so hard. hugs
ReplyDeleteYour cards are just perfect, I really like them a lot! Many thanks sent your way to your wonderful brother and son. We appreciate them so much.
ReplyDeleteJust beautiful! Your son is my HERO! :O)
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for what your son is doing for our country.
ReplyDeleteI love your card. I know it has to be hard having a child in the military. I cant imagine the worry it must bring you. Just know that there is a family in Alabama that is very thankful.
(((hugs))) and appreciative and saying prayers for his protection this memorial day weekend.
Melissa
ReplyDeleteI love the card. Enjoy time with your daughter. Prayers being said for your son.
Thank you for sharing..What a great card and thank you for sharing your story too. :)
ReplyDeletewhat is the next blog on the hop?? :)
Your card is gorgeous. Your son is handsome and please tell him and your brother they are in our prayers.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card, and I appreciate your story! A big thank you to your family in the military! Lisa
ReplyDeletethank you for your commitment to our country. :)
ReplyDeleteThese super sized stars are great!
ReplyDeleteA big thanks to your family for the sacrifice they make. They are in my prayers for a safe return home always.
ReplyDeleteGreat card, too! Enjoy your daughter's visit!
blessings to your DB and DS!!
ReplyDeleteLove your card. Stars are my fave!!
ReplyDeleteLovely card, and will pray for your son along with all the other brave men and women. ~Diane
ReplyDeletethank you for sharing your card, pictures and stories....
ReplyDeleteWhat great cards! Love the embossing and the cute buttons and the great designer paper! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteGreat card. Thanks for sharing you picture.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing about your family. I am also a military mom, my daughter is in the US Army. I understand how precious your son is to you.
ReplyDeleteGod bless all our military and their families.
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Thank you to your son, brother and family for the sacrifices you make to our country! I know as a wife what it's like to send my husband overseas, but I could never imagine going through it as a mother. God bless you and yours!
ReplyDelete~Courtney~
I love your card, and bet that your brother would love it too. Thank your son and your brother for all they do for us.
ReplyDeleteThank you all for your warm wishes and prayers! We appreciate them every one! Thank you to all of you that have loved ones also. We as parents are in this together! We can love and support all soldiers! You never know when a soldier might be feeling down and its your Thank you or smile that turns him around :) God Bless you all!
ReplyDeleteWonderful card..I love that large stars!! A great card for this weeks theme challenge over at OWH S&S..thanks for playing! And a BIG thanks to your family for the sacrifice they make!
ReplyDeleteWhat a handsome boy and pretty card too!
ReplyDeleteCorinna
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Great card! And I said a prayer for your brother, son and family! They are heroes! :)
ReplyDeleteYour card is wonderful, thanks to you and your family for sharing your son for our freedom, and prayers to your son. Thank you so much for stopping by my blog to leave a sweet comment.
ReplyDeleteCarole