Tuesday SOLSC 4/23/13 - Our Divine Divas Spring Event

Friday evening we had our Divine Diva Spring event - a potluck, devotions, singing and creating greeting cards to send to our troops overseas for them to send to loved ones back home.  All cards are being shipped to Operation Write Home and they forward them to the troops.

Several of us designed the cards, cut all the pieces, put them in packets, ready to be assembled.  We had samples for them to follow or they could use the pieces and create their own cards.  We made 175 packets of birthday cards for adults and children, missing you, thinking of you, love and special cards for children.  

There were 40 women in attendance and they were like a bunch of kids - playing.  They talked.  They laughed.  They complimented each other.  They said, "Do you have more?"  (We originally hoped that they would each make three cards.)  Were they all perfect?  No, but they put their love and hope in each card.

We also had 24 "Hero" cards available for everyone to sign and give their thanks to our Heros who are serving in the Armed Forces.

It was a wonderful evening and many asked if we could do it again.  Several of us looked at each other and said, "Only if you do all the cutting and packaging!".  It was a lot of work for a few of us, but the joy that we saw on Friday, made it all worthwhile.

Comments

  1. AnonymousApril 23, 2013 at 5:48 AM

    Such a nice thing to do. I am sure they will be appreciated.

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  2. Deb DayApril 23, 2013 at 6:22 AM

    Wow, what a great way to spend an evening and such a nice thing to do for people. It's my mantra this week "Choose Kind" and this is a wonderful example of doing just that.

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  3. LynnApril 23, 2013 at 7:21 AM

    A wonderful gesture of love for all those that sacrifice for us on a daily basis! Another example of people coming together for others...beautiful Judy!

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  4. elsieApril 23, 2013 at 8:29 AM

    That sounds like a great evening. Yes, the prep work is tedious but it sure does make the process go smoothly. Kudos to you and all the Divas for doing something for the troops!

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  5. StaceyApril 23, 2013 at 8:01 PM

    I've been wanting to do something like this but haven't managed to find a group that makes these cards. Can individuals get involved?

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  6. MichelleApril 23, 2013 at 10:28 PM

    What a wonderful evening for all the ladies! Fun, talking, camaraderie, and being creative making the cards. As you said, there was a lot of love and hope in creating those cards. Much appreciated!

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  7. Donna SmithApril 24, 2013 at 3:33 PM

    What a fun way to spend time and love!

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