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Being a Military Child


Not everyone understands what being a Military kid is like. It is amazing and sad at the same time. I have lived in several states, been on more flights than I can count and gotten to see places people dream of vacationing. I have also had to say good bye to so many people, but  the adventure never ends. 


All of this is why the round that Mandi over at Fabriculous made a reality is so important to me. I came to her with an idea for a small off shoot, a panel and something to go with it and she made it into a 3 color way, 2 panel option, blanket topper, mind blowing round! It is something featured on her business page, something I am seeing people rallying around and finding as beautiful as I do. Its truly a humbling and incredible feeling. 


Not everyone understood the main color choices, which were requested by me, and she did add another color way for those not feeling the purple but I wanted to take a quick moment and explain why purple. Purple wasn't chosen lightly and if you know anyone in the Military that works with other branches they will tell you its the color they use too 😁 Purple symbolizes all the branches of the Military, it is a combination of Army green, Coast Guard blue, Air Force blue, Marine red, and Navy blue. This is why purple is the chosen color, and while April is the month picked to recognize Military children, we don't stop being Military kids May 1st. Wearing purple and being proud of who we are is 365 💜


The dandelion, that is one of the most beautiful reasons and has me totally rethinking them! So many say its a weed! Why would they pick a weed?! Well a friend worded it so perfectly that I admit I totally stole this from him;
 "flowers are beautiful but delicate things that only grow under near-perfect conditions, wither and die shortly after, and can't withstand the harsh nature of the world; hardly what you would want to be. Weeds on the other hand, are nature's survivors...they make the best out of whatever situation they are in, and not only do they grow, they thrive; no matter what life throws at them, they always find a way to persevere. Sounds much better, right?' 
Now he was talking about something else but that is the most amazing and perfect way of explaining why the dandelion that I asked to use it 😀 Thank you Jeffrey Ross. 


I am a Military child and because of that this month is a very big deal for me, I have a small business and wanted to give back this month to other Military kids like me. I researched and found what I think is an incredible group of people Our Military Kids. Mandi talked with me about if I had any ideas for an organization she could donate the profits from this round to as well, and I am so excited that she choose them too, I gave her a few suggestions I had found while researching. 
Our Military Kids provides substantial support in the form of grants to the children of deployed National Guard and Military Reserve personnel, as well as to the children of Wounded Warriors in all branches. The grants pay for participation in activities (sports, fine arts, camps) and tutoring programs that nurture and sustain children while a parent is away in service to our country or recovering from injury. 
There are many incredible programs you could donate to but this one just touched me personally, having a parent deployed or injured is life changing and unless you live through it no words can express the emotions you experience. Something that seems so basic and everyday like dance or karate takes on a new meaning of normalcy and joy. Watching them receive their grants is wonderfully moving, I always end up crying. 


I again would like to thank Mandi, for being so supportive and running with an idea from a kid, taking a chance that maybe this would be something or maybe not. To her incredible strike team that was so encouraging and supportive of my idea and pictures I was sharing with them. Everyone on her page that has ordered or showed loved and support. I do not think I can ever truly express what all of that has meant to me. This has been an experience that I will never forget, seeing your vision for something come to life and take off in a way you only dreamed of,... THANK YOU! 


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