I am so blessed to live in this country. Seriously, over the
past few days at various places I have been where veterans have been asked to
stand and be recognized, I have realized how many in my own community have
protected my freedom. With Veterans Day yesterday and the holiday season just
around the corner, I wanted to say thank you to our veterans and service
members in a way that would make someone smile.
In years past, I have helped with a project called Holiday
Mail for Heroes through the Red Cross. With so many service men and women away
from home during the holiday season, the Red Cross offers this program so people
can “Give Something That Means Something.” Individuals
are asked to write cards to say thanks, and provide encouragement to members of
our military, veterans and families of military personnel. Because these cards
are delivered close to the holidays, card writers are encouraged to wish these
wonderful people “happy holidays.”
While I haven’t made it a priority before, I decided that
the simplest holiday card could mean so much to someone away from home. I
bought a large stack of holiday cards and asked my teammates, friends,
classmates, and family members to write a card or two for someone who might need
a little extra holiday cheer this year. I am overwhelmed by everyone’s willingness
to write a card and I am filled with joy that so many people can brighten the
day of someone who makes such a difference for our country.
I really encourage you to participate in this amazing
program. How can you help? It’s SO easy. You can buy holiday cards or make your
own. Ask people in your life to write a card and take them in to a Red Cross
office in your area. Oh and one important note, while it goes without saying
glitter is a fun festive addition, they do ask that your card does not have any
because some cards will go to military personnel in hospitals. Make sure you
take your cards in within the next couple of weeks to make sure they will be
delivered close to the holidays. No matter how many cards you contribute, each
one makes an important difference!
Here is a link to Holiday Mail for Heroes on the Red Cross
website.
xoxo,
Kathleen
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