Today’s task is important. And Stephanie at Homegrown Hospitality has made it easy to make it really really stinking cute too. (You know you’ve seen her doodles all over Pinterest!) You can download the free printables HERE.
Are you still on board with The Happy Day Project? I know it’s a lot, but we’re almost done! Just two more tasks!
You know those people all around you, quietly buzzing around, doing all kinds of tasks, big and small, that make your life a little bit easier?
Those are the people we want to bring some happy to today.
Cookies to the mailman who brings your mail even when it’s boiling hot and freezing cold outside.
Pumpkin muffins to the fire department that is only a phone call away.
A box of See’s Candy to the nurses that cared for your loved one while they were in the hospital.
A homecooked meal for those who served in the military so that we can even do something as simple as surf the internet.
Be creative.
I knew immediately who I wanted to say thank you to for today’s task.
Liz is my friend from high school.
Who’s husband just deployed to Afghanistan last month.
And will be gone for 8 months (or more?).
While she is home with their two little girls.
And did I mention that this is the FOURTH time he’s been deployed since they started dating?
Liz isn’t a troop. A general. A lieutenant.
But she serves our country faithfully. Quietly. Unceremoniously.
And I wanted her to know that she is appreciated for her sacrifices as much as her husband’s.
I know Liz doesn’t treat herself very often (ever?) so I thought I’d brighten her day with some pretties. Not for her daughters, her house, or to pay bills. But something fun that is distinctly for her.
A pretty scarf, happy hoop earrings, and a sassy new wallet/clutch were just the ticket.
Liz, a package is on its way dear friend. I realize it won’t be much of a surprise at this point, but I want you to know that I appreciate you. Squeeze those sweet girls for me. And hang in there.
Another way to appreciate those in service today (and as an extension of Veteran’s Day yesterday) you can donate to the Wounded Warrior Project.
The WWP is an incredible organziationwho’s tagline is “The greatest casualty is being forgotten.”
With the mission to honor and empower wounded warriors, WWP is the hand extended to encourage warriors as they adjust to their new normal and achieve new triumphs. Offering a variety of programs and services, WWP is equipped to serve warriors with every type of injury – from the physical to the invisible wounds of war.
Take a few minutes to look around their site and learn more.
For those of us who don’t live the military life, I think it’s difficult to understand. Yet, our obligation to at least try.
For those of you who do. You know.
Let’s bless someone today who blesses others everyday.
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Thank you so much for hosting the happy day project this week! It’s been a true blessing to bless others!!
Oh, and thank Liz for her and her husbands service!!
Wow! Saw what Liz had to say so I followed the link. Very thoughtful and I know that she will trult appreciate it. Thank you.
When I was doing my marathon in June, I literally started bawling like a baby when I was passing a group of Wounded Warriors in their battle fatigues, boots, everything. They were such incredible soldiers out there running/walking mile after mile to benefit others (LLS) even as they had suffered such profound pain themselves. Such an inspiration…and when a big burly guy passed me later and said “Semper fi!!” to me (it was written on my jersey in memory of my grandfather), I about died. Such studs. Thanks for doing this, Jeannette.