We all have our own ideas of what a hero is and one of mine includes anyone who has ever served in any branch of the military, including the Coast Guard and the National Guard. I really feel for those families who have a loved one off fighting in a war or protecting our interests in other countries. That constant worry, even though you pray and trust in God to keep them safe, has to be with you always.
One of the gals in my Techniques Classes, Pat, is also a member of the same church I attend. She has organized a card signing for this weekend at our church. All of the cards that have been made will be in the foyer for families to sign and then she is sending all the cards to military personnel of those who attend our church, or are family or friend of our members. It's a great way to say "We're praying for you and thinking about you!" and I really appreciate her taking the initiative to coordinate all of this. I know those cards will be greatly appreciated by the recipients, as well as by their family members because their families know their loved ones are in our thoughts and prayers as well.
This is the card design I contributed. Using a Night of Navy base, I ran a piece of Really Red through my Big Shot using the Cuttlebug Swiss Dots embossing folder. I love that Swiss Dot folder! With the jumbo roller, I wheeled the stars in Whisper White Craft ink on Really Red and then cut a bottom for the card. To cover the line where the two Really Red pieces meet, I used the Really Red striped grosgrain ribbon.
Next, I used the same jumbo wheel on Night of Navy and allowed this to dry. Using my Big Shot, I cut out the letters H E R O and popped them up on my card. I wanted something more than just the Night of Navy and thought the star pattern would bring emphasis to the word HERO. I hope it isn't too busy, but I think you really notice it. I do believe it will catch the eye of the recipient and I hope it helps to say that these service men and women are on our minds, in our hearts and in our prayers.
I was right! The demoing of the bathroom caused me grief yesterday! When the guys left, I had no water AT ALL. We called them back and got water, but NO HOT WATER. So, after a second return trip to our house, we have water and some of it is hot! That's a good thing -- I'm hopeful that today will be a better day and that I can get some serious cleaning done once they leave. This project is scheduled to take a month or so and it will be interesting to see how it progresses.
Have a wonderful, God-Filled day and be a blessing to someone who needs you! Thanks for stopping!
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