Coming and Going!

There's a whole lot of coming and going in a military family!  Over the years we spent a LOT of time apart and wrote lots of letters (and sent micro-cassettes too!) in those days before email was available for deployed sailors.  Those bon voyages and homecomings were so emotional!  Military families make huge sacrifices to support our freedom, and we are so very thankful for them.    

My card for today is a patriotic card that commemorates all those emotional comings and goings, inspired by a quilt design (flying geese), made flat for mailing via FPO/Fleet Post Office.  With a vivid imagination those triangles could even make one think of a stealth bomber !  :wink:

This scripture is absolutely perfect for someone about to leave for deployment.  It is part of a beautiful Stamp Simply set, A Man of Knowledge, which includes other scriptures, happy birthday, Father's Day and congratulations sentiments. 

 

The passage inside is from one of our new patriotic stamp sets, American Eagle.  

Supplies:

• Stamp Simply Clear Stamps - A Man of Knowledge
• Stamp Simply Clear Stamps - The American Eagle
• Stamp Simply Steel Dies - Patriotic Stars & Stripes (Old Glory)
• Echo Park Let Freedom Ring 6x6
• Spellbinders Nestabilities - Standard Squares SM
• Spellbinders Nestabilities - Standard Squares LG
• Luxury Pearlescent Metallic 105# Cardstock - Gold 6 ct
• Delicata ink

Here in the United States of America, Memorial Day will be observed this coming Monday.  It honors those who have paid the ultimate price, who left and never came home again.  My husband lost several squadron mates over the course of his career, and our hearts are always with their families.  I hope as you unofficially welcome Summer this weekend, you will take the time to honor these military heroes.  God bless, and God bless America!