Thank you for visiting my blog to honor Memorial Day. This year, as I was assisting Nathan, a 2nd grader, in writing an essay on Nathan Hale, I fell in love with this Patriot all over again. Young Nathan was impressed that Hale went from a school teacher, to a political leader, to Revolutionary War soldier, to a spy on the British troops, to a fallen hero. We were both impressed by his integrity and patriotism. When captured by the British troops Hale admitted to spying and was thus sentenced to be hanged. His last words were,
Hale's great-nephew, Edward Everett Hale said, "And because that boy said those words, and because he died, thousands of other young men have given their lives to his country."
It is these men (and women) whom we remember on Memorial Day. I cannot help but be grateful to all those who have served and continue to serve in the fight for freedom. I am also filled with gratitude for the families who support them.
After I posted my cards the niece (age 8.5) made her own version.
58 comments:
I love,love,love(not as many as the miss,miss,miss you card!) all of these cards....they are wonderful!! Great blog!! ;)
WOW what an awesome job you did with these cards... Please don't ask me to pick a favorite :)
So creative! These are just perfect and have sparked my creative imagination. thanks so much for the share!
I lovethe many cards and pics you included on this blog hope day! I hope to really up my game soon on today's post and to post more regularly for our hop!
Wow, what great cards. TFS.
How wonderful that young Nathan is learning such important American history so early in his education!
I like all your cards, but my favorite is that 'miss U' card--short, sweet, and making its point in style!
I love all of these - especially the one with the big U!! I love your style! :)
I'm working on getting the blog before you to fix her link....the hoppers will be on the way!!
I love your cards! I thought the first one was awesome, but then by the time I got to the last one I decided it was my fave.
Corinna
www.myscrapbooklife.com
Fantastic cards. You really rocked the red/white/blue theme
I LOVE the missing you American flag!
I love all your card and your niece did a great job also.
God Bless,
Jeanine
What beautiful cards! Hard to choose a favorite because they are all so nice. Very cool that you included the thoughts on Nathan Hale too. The blog hop is soo much more then just cards, I love it!
All of your cards are great, thanks for sharing.
Wonderful set of Miss You cards! Someone at home will get the point, lol. Nice work.
Thanks for supporting OWH!
That is so wonderful that your niece wanted to join in! Your cards are wonderful! Have a wonderful Memorial Day weekend!
Love the cards. Tell your niece thanks for sharing too. Love the simple Miss U card the most.
Great cards! And, as a military wife, let me say thank you for sharing your creativity to help bring families closer who are separated by duty.
Love your cards! all great :)
Susan
Beautiful!!!
Love the love you put into your cards!
OWH is lucky to have you in the group, for sure!
Hugs, Debi
These are beautiful cards- and how talented your niece is!
These cards are great. I love the third one! Your niece did a fantastic job.
I love your cards, and tell your niece I love hers too!
your cards and wonderful, as is the one made by your niece. thank you for the historical reminder of one of our great American heroes. much needed! :)
enjoy your weekend!
These are wonderful! I think the first is my favorite! As a military spouse, I personally thank you for sharing your talent with fellow service members. Bless you!
Your cards are fabulous, your 8.5 yr. old niece did a terrific job too and I thank you for your Obvious Involvement of our Young Children of our Beautiful Nation to help them learn our history, the meaning of Memorial Day, the Love of Our Country. You are a terrific person!
Smilin' Sher
Your flag cards are all so clever. Your neice did a great job, too!
What great cards! Please tell your niece I LOVE her card too! Have a great weekend!
Love all of your missing you cards...great job!!!
I really love your cards & your niece's card is so darling! Telll her to keep up the good work! Your blog is awesome! Such color & imagination! TFS about Nathan Hale! It's never hurts to be reminded about our history!
Your cards are so sweet! Lisa :-)
Love, love your cards they are awesome and your nieces card is so cute. Thanks for sharing your artwork.
Great cards! Thanks for Hopping!
Love love love love love love love love love love love love love that first card. I could see my husband sending that when we were newly married and he was deployed. Thanks for supporting OWH.
Awesome cards! They are so bright in color and cheerful.
Your cards really pop...the colors are so crisp...Im sad you had a broken link...that happened to me for several hours last hop...I came over from the OWH fb post to wish you happy scrapping!!
oh btw check out my blog sometime this week for free digis & candy htpp://dontworrybescrappi.blogpot.com
Wow, what beautiful cards!!!
Love all your cards, especially the first one.
Great cards. Thanks for all you are doing for our heroes!
Wow - thanks for sharing all of this - I love all of your cards and you should probably give your little niece a big snuggle for doing such a great job too! :D That is fantastic!!!
great project!
Awesome cards! Thanks for your post. Well done and well said!
Love your cards, thanks for the inspiration!
All your cards so wonderful! TFS
WONDERFUL! I love all of them. Your niece also did a great job!
(I love the "I miss miss miss.....you" card!)
Such clever cards! Especially like the miss, miss, miss you! But really, all of them are really nice, and your niece did a great job too!
Your cards CAS great! Love your style. Thanks for sharing and inspiring.
Awesome cards!! I love the CAS style!! Thanks for sharing!
Great cards! LOVE you miss miss miss card!
As always such beautiful cards, Heather. I didn't know that story and I love hearing the message behind the quote I've heard so many times. Thank you for supporting OWH.
your cards are so creative ~ i especially like the first one and how you made the sentiment into a flag design. awesome!
Wow! You went all out with your cards!
Great, Great Cards TFS!!
cute cards! thanks for sharing.
Hi, Heather! You are the winner in my blog candy drawing! I'll email you for your address!
Great cards! Thanks for hopping!
Heather your work is just beautiful. I am honored you stopped by my blog and left a comment for the bloghop. And very excited to tell you you won a stamp set.
Kathy
Pass It On
http://kathypassiton.blogspot.com/
Thanks so much for visiting my blog during the OWH blog hop & leaving a sweet comment.
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