Honor someone who can't make your special day

Last year my husband was in basic training and couldn't make it to my birthday.

Before he left he made a "hug-a-daddy" out of an old shirt and pair of shorts stuffed with pillows.  I came in to see this wonderful surprise on my table (courtesy of my indescribably wonderful mother-in-law)

She gave her son life.  And a balloon head.  

This is a little soldier my husband bought to play with my daughter for him while he was away.  See the swinging fun he's having?

Deployment Scarf

I'm not gonna lie. When my husband went to Basic Training last year and I had no daily communication or proximity to him I almost lost my isht. Before he left he made me and my daughters a "Hug-a-Daddy," his pillow with his shirt on it. I snuggled next to that every night. I wish I'd had something at the time to bring with me on days I missed him most, but it didn't seem practical to wear his shirt every day. To help other wives, daughters, sons, moms, dads, grandmas, etc who are feeling blue I created the Deployment Scarf. On days you really wish you could be next to your hero but distance is between you, you can wear a reminder of him or her to keep your loved one close to your heart. 

This shirt is made from my husband's battallion PT shirt, but I'm guessing you have a scrap of something that is meaningful to you. Send it to me and I'd love to make you something to get you through your difficult days. Please share with others you know who are missing our troops in the Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force, National Guard, and Reserves. You never know who needs the lift today.

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We would love to preserve your memories in a way that is meaningful for you. Want to swap ideas? We're always available for a quick video chat or phone call and we're always just a text or email away. We are two sentimental girls hoping to help others cherish the memories they hold closest to their hearts. We will work with any material, fiber, paper, jewelry, etc that you have to make something as unique as you are. <3

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