Soldiers Angels - Blankets of Hope / Blankets of Belief
As some of you know I am a Den leader for my son's cub scout den. We decided last November to make 3 blankets for the Blankets of
Hope for wounded soldiers. These Blankets are hand made, we used a white piece of cloth divided into 9 blocks. Eight of the blocks where filled in with drawings from the boys with fabric markers and the center square was embroidered with the names of the boys involved with the project. Then the sheet was sown to a very soft and warm Felt. These Blankets are finally back from the embroiders after some set backs and will be sent out in the next few weeks. Along with a card and a way to get in tough with the Den in case the soldier the Blanket reaches wants pen pals. This was a great project for our boys it allowed them to do something simple but greater then they will know and understand until they are older. Here is an example of one of the 3 blankets. We hope that they Find there way to Heroes that need to know that they are thought of and believed in.
Remember that if it
where not for our MEN and WOMEN in uniform we would not have the freedoms that
we treasure.
OK so now you wonder how can you help. There is a new project called Blankets of Belief.
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This winter, an
estimated 180,000 U.S.
military personnel will be serving in Iraq, Afghanistan, Kuwait, and
other locations around the world, in combat environments or in support of combat
operations. Some will be on their 3rd or 4th deployments--spending yet another
Holiday away from the loving arms of family and
friends. We want them to know
that they are remembered, that we are thinking of them during the winter Holiday
Season, and that we are grateful for their service. Since we can't wrap our arms
around them in person to show how much we love and appreciate them, our goal is
to wrap all 180,000 of our deployed service members in blankets representative
of our support and faith in them, Blankets of Belief. The Blankets will be a
physical reminder that they are not alone during the Holidays. When deployed
service members receive a Blanket of Belief, they will know that somebody back
home remembered them, that somebody labored over a handmade blanket with
thoughts of them and hopes or prayers for their strength and comfort.
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This group is sponsored by the Boy scouts and
Girl Scouts of America.
So be a Soldiers Angel and help by making a few Blankets with what ever group you are part of whether is be one of the scout groups or church or vet group. Even if you dont support the war, remeber that these men and women volenteered to server their country and they are simply following orders. Those of us that served this nation in time of peace and war know the great sacrifice that military members make.
Special Thanks To Viki S. for bringing this idea to our attention and for taking time out of her schedual to assist in creating these blankets.
Thanks,
Chris Stauffer <><