From a Cluttered Desk

I am Tammy Cardwell, she of the cluttered desk. (Hey, you think I'm kidding?!) I'm having a blast here in Blogland and invite to you to peruse my ramblings. Like a buffet, they offer variety - essentially whatever makes it to the top of the piles that sometimes clutter my brain. We'll eventually cover it all - homeschooling, God, our church, the Eclectic Homeschool Online, books I'm writing and publishing, conferences I speak at, the joys of grandmotherhood, and hopefully chocolate. Of course, this is only what's near the top now. Who knows what's in those piles?

Anna Davidson read about this artist in her local newspaper and couldn’t wait to tell me about his website. It’s home of The Texas Fallen Soldiers Project and it’s awesome. This artist provides, free of charge.. Wait, let me let him tell it.

Our primary mission is to honor, respect and forever remember the Texas Soldiers who have sacrificed their lives while protecting our freedom. This project makes available, at no cost to the family, a framed, hand painted portrait of their Fallen Soldier. These works are supported through donations and sponsors wanting to recognize and honor those who have died during active military service

I went to the gallery, filled with some of the most impressive artwork I’ve ever seen (Impressive both artistically and emotionally) and cried as I read about these soldiers and read the names of those who had sponsored the portraits. Most of these soldiers were so YOUNG!

Not surprisingly, this project has gained some national coverage; you’ll find links to videos and articles when you visit his site.

Just be prepared with a box of tissues. I wasn’t, and especially when viewing video footage I needed them.

Celebrating Jesus!
Tammy C