Showing LOVE to my military family

Anyone who knows me, has seen or heard of my complete support to the men and women who serve the USA in the military.  I learned fairly quickly the first year of my marriage to a Marine that you either love the military, as a spouse, or you hate it.  There is no in-between relationship.  Fortunately, for me, I LOVED it.  I missed my family tremendously when we did not live near them, but I loved the military life.  I learned and saw things through the eyes of my husband that caused the respect I already had instilled to grow and mature and bloom.  Our men and women give more than most civilians realize, and do so without blinking an eye.  It's their job.  It's what they signed on to do.  It's what they need to do.  These men and women achieve greatness on a daily basis.  They are awesome.  They are our Troops. 
With all this said, I am inviting you to join me in using our crafting skills for our brothers and sisters.  Check out this website:  http://theshipsproject.com/  If you crochet, knit or sew and could take time out to do one  / or two projects a month, it would bring a smile to a soldiers face and the resolve to continue in their purpose for doing what they do would strengthen. 
Take a moment to read the statement below from a serviceman who received a knitted hat while he was deployed...

I'm a sailor on-board the Harry S Truman (CVN75). The other day I was asked if I would like to receive a hat hand knitted by a supporter of our cause. I said of course I would and they issued one to me. I received a black and brown striped cap that is extremely comfortable, stylish, and appreciated. I used to freeze in my rack when I went to bed, but not anymore. So, I just wanted to take this opportunity to thank you for thinking about us while we are out here. It's people like you that remind us why we are out here fighting the good fight. So, once again, I just want to say thank you and God bless you for all that you are doing.

Another testimony reads: 

This is such a great thing. I can't tell you how much it means when you receive something from home (USA) when you are deployed. The fact that people donate their time to say thanks and send any form of appreciation does wonders for morale. There are also many people here who don't have family or don't have family who have the means to send things. Your kindness touches so many people on so many levels. Again thank you for your time and support ~ and to your network of stitchers.

Can you imagine what it would mean to a soldier, who is sitting beside his rack, wondering if what he is doing is worth it (Yes, our men and women do wonder this.  Just as we civilians wonder it, from time to time, about our own jobs) and receive a package with your hand-made item inside with a 'Thank You' note attached?  I can imagine his morale would shoot through the roof and his next move would be more precise and designed to make those at home proud.
So please, take a moment to look at this website.  Search the internet for more projects of this same cause and take a moment to ask yourself, 'How can I ignore this opportunity?'.
Happy crafting, my friends.  Much love to all.