Hello everyone! What a day it's been! Today is my birthday and I started out the day receiving dozens of well wishes and greetings on Facebook. I am completely overwhelmed with all the notes and attention that I've received!
I had another great gift today, my newest Inspiration in Action Team member, Samantha, signed up to become a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator. Welcome to the team and the wonderful world of Stampin' Up!, Samantha!!!
And finally, when I went to check the mail this afternoon, I found that cards arrived today by the hundreds! That's right, I said hundreds! They came from Spokane, Washington; Chicago, Illinois; Topeka, Kansas; Shiloh, Illinois; Mason, Michigan; Tucson, Arizona, Arlington, Tennessee and all points in-between! My letter carrier must wonder what's been happening here this week. When I went to check the mail, they were pouring out of the mailbox, along with boxes and parcels of cards stacked on the front porch! I even got two from my new recruit, Samantha and another that was hand-delivered by team member, Paula, who happens to live just down the street! Judy Bennett of Kokomo, Indiana, sent a box with at least a hundred cards in it and each and every one of them are works of art! Thanks, Judy, for helping out in the cause! You can see just a few of her masterpieces in this photo on the right. She even included envelopes for them.
Your response to my appeal for birthday cards to send to the troops has been overwhelming and amazing! And it's not over yet!!! You have until June 1st to postmark your card(s) and send it to me! For all the details, see my original post HERE!
Remember, there's some great Blog Candy up for grabs! Seriously, I wish I could send the blog candy to each and every one of you. You have truly honored me with your generosity, the quality of your cards, the personal notes and goodies that you included for me in your packages! What's even more special is the response that each of your cards will receive when they get mail from their deployed loved ones in the form of a hand-made card. Thank you, thank you, thank you from the bottom of my heart!
Happy Birthday!!!
Posted by: lisa808 | May 26, 2010 at 09:54 PM
Happy Birthday, Gretchen!!!
Posted by: Martie Shea | May 26, 2010 at 11:24 PM
Gretchen,
Happy Birthday I hope you have a beautiful day and great year to come.
My cards are in the mail to you tomorrow coming from Washington State. I truly enjoyed making them. Thanks
Posted by: Billie Anderson | May 26, 2010 at 11:38 PM
Happy Birthday, Gretchen! It looks like you've gotten a great bunch of cards! I have plans to send you at least one, but I haven't gotten it in the mail yet. So I'm sending you my best birthday wishes via the internet for now!
Posted by: Jayne S. | May 27, 2010 at 07:57 PM
What a wonderful way to celebrate your Birthday! Congrats on all of the cards you've received..... so far. Mine is going in the mail on Friday (from Washington state). Thanks for the opportunity to say thank you.
Posted by: Kit Marie | May 28, 2010 at 06:59 AM
Happy Birthday Gretchen! I have 3 cards in the mail to you coming from Michigan. Thanks for the chance at the blog candy and I'm glad to help with your project!
Posted by: Ilene B | May 28, 2010 at 11:38 AM
I hope your birthday was wonderful, Gretchen. I sent a couple of cards off to you today...there is a post-it note inside of one, but in my haste to copy your address, I did not put any of my information. Not a big deal...I really just wanted to contribute to your birthday card extravaganza for our deployed service members. Thanks for doing that!
Posted by: Barbara Vogt | May 28, 2010 at 09:01 PM
Hope your birthday continues to be special. My cards are in the mail. Thanks for all that you are doing.
Posted by: Joanna Valler | May 30, 2010 at 06:16 PM
Happy Belated Birthday Gretchen! My card is in the mail I hope you get it soon. :-)
Posted by: Sabriena Satchwell | May 31, 2010 at 09:12 AM