Caring Cards for Military Spouses

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Each year thousands of people serve in our military organizations. They often need and receive support and words of encouragement. Most times those serving leave behind a spouse or loved one to sacrifice their time and lives to fight for our freedom.

Cards for Military Spouses is one way that you can volunteer your time to make a difference in someones day, year or life! Spouses (male and female) need as much support as those away on duty.

Students are asked to create a card, basically this is just a thank you note. A positive message that just encourages the spouses to let them know it is worth it for their spouse to be away protecting our country. Some students included their favorite quote that includes encouraging words to help them get through the tough times.

• Fold a half piece of card stock in half to create a card.

  • 8.5” x 5.5” folded to 4.25” x 5.5”

• Using the light board or window, trace a design onto the front of your card.

• Using colored pencils or marker, add color to your card front.

• Create a positive message inside the card. (Neatly write in pencil / pen)

  • A thank you sentence.

  • A positive quote.

  • A personal message.

  • A famous quote.

Example Quotes:

“The ultimate test of man's conscience may be his willingness to sacrifice something today for future generations whose words of thanks will not be heard.”

― Gaylord Nelson

“Without sacrifice, true love is incomprehensible.”

― Toba Beta

“You can sacrifice and not love. But you cannot love and not sacrifice.”

― Kris Vallotton

“Love is sacrifice. Love sacrifices itself for its neighbor.”

― Thaddeus of Vitovnica

The truth of the matter is that you always know the right thing to do. The hard part is doing it.

Norman Schwarzkopf

We sleep safely at night because rough men stand ready to visit violence on those who would harm us.

Winston Churchill

Example Thank you notes:

Thank you for your sacrifice, allowing your spouse to fight for our freedom.

Thank you for sending your loved one to keep us safe.

Our safety and freedom is being provided by your spouse. Thank you for your sacrifice.