“As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them.” -John Fitzgerald Kennedy
Veteran’s Day is a day that holds a special place in my heart. Not only because I am wife to a man who has chosen to dedicate his life to the service of his country in a way that few ever do. Not only because I am the grand-daughter of a man who, together with his entire generation, sacrificed and served for something greater than himself. But also because I know that I am blessed to live freely and live safely and live with choice and opportunity because of the men and women in uniform who have lived and died so that I could.
That is a kind of service that could never be adequately honored. It is the kind of service for which I give gratitude with my whole heart. It is the kind of service I hope to never take for granted.
And so with a humble heart full of thanks to all those who have served and who serve today, I say “thank you”.
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And in honor of this day, I’d like to offer a fresh free download. 🙂 It was inspired by the service of those in uniform. And created with a heart full of gratitude and hope to honor our veterans here in the U.S. but can certainly be used for any page or project. And I got a little help from my kindred spirit and the fabulously talented Amy too! She contributed some of her amazing mishmashed sentiments!
I so hope you enjoy! Feel free to click the images or {this link} to download (everything shown is shown in separate previews, but available in a single download).
Feel free to click the images or {this link} to download (everything shown is shown in separate previews, but available in a single download).
Happy Scrapping! ♥
Adriana P.
November 11, 2011 at 3:56 am (13 years ago)This is truly beautiful. Thank you for the lovely and patriotic freebie.
Vicki I.
November 11, 2011 at 5:25 am (13 years ago)Thank you!
SharonS
November 11, 2011 at 5:42 am (13 years ago)Thank you!
Kari
November 11, 2011 at 6:29 am (13 years ago)Thank you! And as the wife of an active duty US Marine, I’ve seen first hand what a difference a simple “thank you” makes in the lives & day to day of our military.
CreativeBusyHand
November 11, 2011 at 6:41 am (13 years ago)Thank you so much for this post. I want to let you know that I posted a link to your blog in CBH Digital Scrapbooking Freebies, under the Page 7 post on Nov. 11, 2011. Thanks again.
anneofalamo
November 11, 2011 at 6:44 am (13 years ago)thank you so much! as a vet myself (long ago) I appreciate it, and as an American I say thank you for your hubby’s service and more! This is a special day, and I am so touched that you honor it. Thank you again. ♥
Kimberlee
November 11, 2011 at 7:56 am (13 years ago)What an amazing and thoughtful gift. You rock.
Kimberlee
November 11, 2011 at 8:43 am (13 years ago)Thanks to your husband, who dedicates himself to service, but also thanks to you, for all that you do to support, sacrifice and share him. 🙂
Jen
November 11, 2011 at 10:39 am (13 years ago)What a wonderful way to honor those who Serve and Protect our country. Thank you Sara. This is really a beautiful tribute,
Fonnetta
November 11, 2011 at 1:06 pm (13 years ago)WOW Fantastic…Thank you!!! I have several family members who have served and are serving and I love having these to be able to scrapbook their pictures!
Linda
November 11, 2011 at 1:12 pm (13 years ago)Thanks for sharing!
Jessica
November 11, 2011 at 1:29 pm (13 years ago)Thank you so much for these gorgeous goodies.
Leah
November 11, 2011 at 7:19 pm (13 years ago)Thank you soooo much, Sara! Gorgeous!
melrio
November 11, 2011 at 7:46 pm (13 years ago)Thank you! Very much appreciated!
Cheryl Yazzie
November 11, 2011 at 9:06 pm (13 years ago)Thank You so much!!
Allison
November 11, 2011 at 10:37 pm (13 years ago)Thank you xoxo
etherealfire
November 12, 2011 at 12:19 am (13 years ago)Lovely share – thanks so much!!!
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Stacey
November 12, 2011 at 1:00 pm (13 years ago)thanks for the awesome freebies!
Amy Hoogstad
November 27, 2011 at 6:12 am (13 years ago)Thank you, Sara!
Patti
November 27, 2011 at 7:08 am (13 years ago)Thank you!!!
Amanda Resende
November 27, 2011 at 6:52 pm (13 years ago)thanks sweetie 😀
Laurel
December 2, 2011 at 12:36 pm (13 years ago)Just found this. Thanks!
lammogliagirl
January 30, 2012 at 4:40 am (13 years ago)I’ve been wanting to scrap a page for my brother-in-law who served for 20 years. Thank you for your beautiful and generous gifts, I appreciate them so much!
Sara
February 24, 2012 at 9:40 am (13 years ago)You are so welcome! I’m so happy these will help you tell that story! ♥
Cheryl
May 28, 2012 at 9:38 am (12 years ago)I love these! Thank you. You all are so generous.
Sandy_in_MD
May 28, 2012 at 9:54 am (12 years ago)Thank you so very much. My son is currently in Afghanistan, so I really appreciate you creating this set. I will definitely put it to good use for pages about his service.
jessica
May 28, 2012 at 10:07 am (12 years ago)Thank you for this freebie. It is really beautiful
Brandy
May 28, 2012 at 1:07 pm (12 years ago)Thank you! I want to make my brother a photo book since he is getting sent to Afghanistan in 2 months and these are perfect.
Michelle Huegel
May 28, 2012 at 2:35 pm (12 years ago)Thank you!! I’ve been wanting to scrap about my cousin’s service in the Iowa Nat Guard, and this gives me the perfect starting point!
eve
May 28, 2012 at 3:36 pm (12 years ago)thank you!
Jody Green
November 11, 2012 at 11:38 am (12 years ago)Thank you for this. It’s a wonderful gift that I will surely use.
Corrin
November 11, 2012 at 12:17 pm (12 years ago)beautiful, thank you
Judy
November 11, 2012 at 2:02 pm (12 years ago)One of these would be a generous gift to us but all three, a triple blessing. Thanks for showing and sharing your gratitude to those who have served.
Sara
November 11, 2012 at 3:18 pm (12 years ago)You are all so very welcome! It is my dear and deep honor.
kris
November 11, 2012 at 2:56 pm (12 years ago)Thank you so much. This is a very special day.