Wednesday, November 11, 2009

Thank You, Veterans.



This small, tattered, flag-bearing lead soldier stands proudly in my studio reminding me daily of the men and women who serve and have served on behalf of my little family and this great, great country of ours. And to the many who have returned from battle changed forever, I pray for you. For what you have seen, what you have given and what you have lost, I will never know.

Please feel free to use the above graphic on your blog in your Veterans Day post or as a sidebar button (below).

18 comments:

Betz White said...

So sensitively stated. Thank you.

Wendy said...

Thank you.... I am using it on my blog this week. Very well put, and thoughtful too.

Janean said...

agree.......we owe a huge thank you.

Kitty said...

that's so nice, cathe.

Lynns Lovelies said...

Beautifully said Cathe. So many thoughts of pride and compassion for our brave veterans and soldiers presently serving.
Love this soldier...will add him to my blog.

Thank you very much!
Hugs,
Lynn♥

~Let FREEDOM Ring!~

Elise said...

Thank you, Cathe! What a beautiful tribute and terrific SHARE! His "brother" is now, proudly, serving in my side bar!

plo said...

Very nice. I used the banner from yesterday on mine! Thank you for sharing with us!!!

GiddyGardener said...

Thank you for your tribute to veterans past and present.

marie said...

Lovely post - thank you for it and the button. It will be a daily reminder for me too.

Connie said...

I cannot thank you enough for remembering our Veterans on this day, sugar! I have a retired Marine in this family and he appreciates it much also. I'm going around the blogs to each and every one I find that mentions this and leaving a comment. It's the least this chick can do for our HEROES!!
xoxoxoxo,
Connie

Rook No. 17 said...

How wonderful! Thanks, as always, for your generosity and sharing your talent in the most lovely ways.

My name is PJ. said...

The graphic and the bible verse are so beautifully paired. Very stirring.

Jess @ Frugal with a Flourish said...

Well said! Thanks for stopping by the other day!

Beth said...

Thanks, I'm going to try to put it on my blog right now. Beth

Abbie said...

Just lovely Cathe.
Thank you,

Catherine said...

Such a beautiful tribute to those who keep us safe, protecting our freedoms.

Centsational Girl said...

Amen sister. Did you see the parade ? It was lovely this year.

Deborah said...

This is so sweet. My son has been in Iraq for the past year and is heading back to Fort Hood on the
30th of this month and will be home for Christmas. Thank you's mean the world to them.
**blows kisses** Deborah

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