Hi Girls. Happy Wednesday!
Just a few reminders:
Today we are hosting a Veteran's Dinner for all the men/women in our ward who have served in the Military. It's going to be a really nice evening; for them, but especially for you, as you get a chance to talk to these men and women- I think at this point they are all servicemen and women - about their experiences serving our country. I have a particular tenderness when I think of honoring our troupes, and I hope that you will treat them, their stories, and their sacrifices with appropriate respect and appreciation.
With that in mind, please come dressed appropriately. You don't have to wear a church dress, but please don't come in torn jeans, hoodies, sweatpants, etc. Most of these men and women are from a different generation, and how a person dressed was definitely a sign of respect (or disrespect). Think a casual skirt, or some pants and a nice shirt. (I sound like my mom! Now I know why she always made me change when we went for dinner at my grandma's house!). But seriously, please treat this evening with respect and dress accordingly.
We will meet at the church at 5:15pm (notice the time!) so we can set things up and be ready to eat at 6pm. You will be sitting at tables with at least one serviceman/spouse at each table. There will be a list of questions you can ask him/her, and you can take turns asking the questions. If you think of your own questions, please feel free to ask them, or share personal stories - I know a lot of you have had siblings or relatives/friends serve in the military, and this is a good time to share their stories as well. At some point in the evening one person from each table will stand with a microphone and introduce the veteran(s) at their table, using the answers to the questions as a way of telling a bit more about them.
After dinner, please stick around to help clean things up; if we all work together it will get done quickly.
Thank you, in advance, for all your help, and for your sensitivity to this evening. I think it will be a lot of fun, and also something you will remember for a long time. In the spirit of Veteran's day, I'm attaching this link to a video you may have already seen, but I'd encourage you to look at it again, and remember why we are doing all this. (grab a tissue first...) : )
Go to page:http://vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.individual&videoid=7889421
