Well friends the holiday season is lurking....
....so that means it's time get your Christmas card on!
Last year friends and family of the Halley Daily sent over 2,100 Christmas cards overseas to American troops serving our country during the holidays. wow! Isn't it incredible how mismatched group of people in Ohio did something small and selfless and made a BIG difference?
Everyone who participated in sending Christmas cards commented on how enriching it was to step back from the hussle and bussel to express their gratitude and well wishes toward our service men and women. I can personally atest to the joy (and tears!) I experienced when packaging thousands of cards to send overseas. I felt overwhelming pride in our country, service members, and my friends and family for helping to bless those sacrificing on behalf of our freedom.
This year I will be sending cards via the Red Cross and AnySolider.com My goal is to send 3,500 cards. yep, it's a big number but I know that we can rally to encourage and bless our service members.
I would so appreciate it, if you and your family would consider committing to purchasing a few boxes of Christmas cards and writing in them while you watch tv, enjoy some hot chocolate, or listen to holiday music. I would even suggest bringing several boxes of cards and pens to Thanksgiving or holiday gatherings so that your extended family can participate. You won't regret it!
Last year many people purchased cards at Walmart.....why? Many boxes contain 32 cards for $3 and are made in America. Another suggestion would be checking out your local Dollar Tree- 20 cards for $1. You could also make cards at home with your children and some finger paint. : )
Guidelines
All cards are "due" Thursday, December 8, 2011
D and I will be mailing the cards, all you need to do is get them to us!
Cards need to be signed
....so that means it's time get your Christmas card on!
Last year friends and family of the Halley Daily sent over 2,100 Christmas cards overseas to American troops serving our country during the holidays. wow! Isn't it incredible how mismatched group of people in Ohio did something small and selfless and made a BIG difference?
Everyone who participated in sending Christmas cards commented on how enriching it was to step back from the hussle and bussel to express their gratitude and well wishes toward our service men and women. I can personally atest to the joy (and tears!) I experienced when packaging thousands of cards to send overseas. I felt overwhelming pride in our country, service members, and my friends and family for helping to bless those sacrificing on behalf of our freedom.
This year I will be sending cards via the Red Cross and AnySolider.com My goal is to send 3,500 cards. yep, it's a big number but I know that we can rally to encourage and bless our service members.
I would so appreciate it, if you and your family would consider committing to purchasing a few boxes of Christmas cards and writing in them while you watch tv, enjoy some hot chocolate, or listen to holiday music. I would even suggest bringing several boxes of cards and pens to Thanksgiving or holiday gatherings so that your extended family can participate. You won't regret it!
Last year many people purchased cards at Walmart.....why? Many boxes contain 32 cards for $3 and are made in America. Another suggestion would be checking out your local Dollar Tree- 20 cards for $1. You could also make cards at home with your children and some finger paint. : )
Guidelines
All cards are "due" Thursday, December 8, 2011
D and I will be mailing the cards, all you need to do is get them to us!
Cards need to be signed
It is suggested that you use generic salutations such as "Dear Service Member"
Do not include email or home addresses on the cards (City and State are fine)
Do not include inserts of any kind, including photos
Envelopes do not need to be sealed, simply "tucked"
Please refrain from sending holiday cards with glitter.
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