Wednesday, August 15, 2012

Unscripted sketch #171

I work with several non-profits and two of them involve support for US soldiers stationed overseas. Based in Folsom, Support4Soldiers, sends care packages to soldiers in Afghanistan at Christmas and the 4th of July. It's a great cause and a wonderful group of people to work with. And the letters of thanks from the soldiers are very touching. I'm sure they appreciate the snack foods and personal hygiene items, but mostly I think they are happy to know that people at home are thinking of them.

The group was recently contacted about a soldier who was severely injured by an IED explosion. He is now stateside and we were asked to reach out to him as he goes through a lengthy and difficult healing and rehabilitation process. Support4Soldiers has sent him a special package of goodies and many of us are sending him cards and letters as well.


I used this week's Unscripted Sketches challenge above as inspiration for my card to this soldier.


I also work with Baking GALS, a nationwide group of folks who send packages of home-baked goodies to soldiers every month. I am going to start sending a homemade card along with my home baked cookies on the next shipment.
Posted by at

3 comments:

  1. SmilynStefAugust 15, 2012 at 6:26 PM

    What great charities ... I'm sure those hand made cards will be treasured as much as the bookies ... love the stitching and all of the stars repeated in your design ... so glad you joined us at Unscripted Sketches.

    ReplyDelete
  2. GeriAugust 16, 2012 at 11:34 AM

    Spectacular card for a spectacular fellow! Your caring spirit and pride are truly captured in this card. I am sure that receiving this card (and the goodies) are going to help him down the road of recovery. Thanks for choosing our Unscripted sketch to help brighten a soldier's day!

    ReplyDelete
  3. Billie AAugust 16, 2012 at 8:10 PM

    Wonderful card and honor to those who serve. Grat take on the sketch at Unscripted Sketches so glad you joined us and hope to see your future work.

    ReplyDelete

Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom)