Thankful For... {Service}

Good evening artsy friends stopping in today, thanks SO much to all 

the wonderful hearts that stopped in to share all the lovely features they 

created in their blog world here today. I have so many fun findings to

indulge in and can't wait to share some of my favorites with you all shortly.

Did you PIN today? Here's a host of inspirations to get your crafty bones 

going.. Create, Share and stay inspired via Pin'Inspirational Thursdays here.

Operation Card For Soldiers

         ...........{Crafting For A Cause}

*  * So Thankful For Men & Women In Service *  * 

A little while ago, I joined in with LadyBrille LN & Someday Crafts to participate

in a heart warming cause - *Operation Cards For Soldiers*. It's a project dedicated to 

sending wonderful heart felt cards to the ones protecting, serving, gone from home 

and their loved ones to make sure we are safe and sound each day within our country.
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Ordinary men, women, mom's, sister's,
daughter's, son's like you and me...
Leave their trusted safe and sound homes, children and
loved ones each year, deployed to serve and protect...
Fight for strangers, Fight for their families,
All behind the scenes we tend to forget.
**TAKE A MOMENT TODAY TO REMEMBER & GIVE THANKS**
***SPOTLIGHTING A FELLOW BLOGGER &
A SOLDIER IN AFGHANISTAN TODAY***

I am thankful for J E N N!! She's a soldier deployed right now away from home,
she has a lovely blog that is really worth checking out Via Jenn-Mcclure.
PLEASE STOP IN AND TAKE A MOMENT TO REMIND HER
We love, care and are sincerely thankful for her service each day!!
S A L U T E YOU Jenn!! THANKS A MILLION!!
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Today, I stopped by my local CVS and used up my CVS bucks I had saved up to 

splurge on some awesome Christmas cards to send abroad to the awesome men and

women of  "Camp Phoenix" in Kabul Afghanistan. Although hardly enough to 

show how much appreciation, gratitude and respect I have for their service, I

hope my thoughtful words and warm wishes of thanks, season's greetings and

love reaches them with smiles, and remind them that we all care and keep 

them close to heart and in our prayer's  here at home all through the year.

         .......A lil twist to my cards!

I decided to write them thank you notes and Christmas wishes on little Christmas

wish tags. I then placed the wish tags within a Christmas card that I left blank for

them to be able to send to someone close to their heart here at home. I thought it'll

be nice to send them a blank card they can write out for their families here at home.

I mailed my cards off this evening with lots of smiles and a happy feeling

of warmth. I wish I could do more, but knowing I sent a thoughtful wish

and a BIG THANK YOU totally made my day. A little went a long way. 

Have you spread any thankful cheers so far this month..? If not, here's a great

way to send someone a piece of seasonal warmth and gratitude they more than

deserve. Take a moment and check out Operation Card For Soldiers! What a great

cause I am more than thankful to have participated in.. I {Heart} Our Soldiers!..

No amount of medal's can show our gratitude and sincere *Thank You*..
Few Tips To Participate

-do NOT seal the envelopes
-only write supportive and encouraging notes
-you may include email or mailing address
-stickers and glitter are OK
-envelopes may be decorated
-if mailing large quantities please ship in bulk. Its cheaper for you and easier for them.
-Please include the total amount of cards you send if mailing multiples. It helps greatly!

You don't need money for postage, Operation Christmas Cards ships the letters in bulk.

Shipping can be expensive, so if you wish to donote to shipping, you can do so on the website.

The cards are needed by 28 November!

Operation Christmas Cards
PO Box 102
Shrewsbury MA 01545

 If using UPS/FedEx/DHL etc.:Liberty Churches
ATTN:Operation Christmas Cards
495 Hartford Turnpike
Shrewsbury MA 01545

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