In Remembrance
A few months ago I read about The Mother's Day Project. I wanted to be part of it and submitted my name to help. A few weeks later I recieved an evelope with a name, Isela Rubalcava. Isn't she beautiful? Doesn't she look like someone that would just be so much fun to know?
In working on this project, I've researched Isela and found out that she died from shrapnel wounds 3 days before she was to turn 26. She was killed while trying to save another injured soldier. She was the only daughter of Maria and Ramon Rubalcava. She laughed easily and made others feel comfortable. She even left boot camp smiling! :)
I hope her family knows that she will not be forgotten, that her sacrifice has touched many people and that we are grateful for Americans who will fight for our country. I'm sending off my contribution, her stitched name and some of my fabric that I hope will help in making the project a reality.
I think that sharing about these wonderful people is the best tribute. Thank you for making us stop and think about them as I'm sure we all do as we read your blog.
Joni
Posted by: jonipossin | January 25, 2008 at 12:39 PM
beautiful girl, beautiful tribute.
Posted by: Missy | January 25, 2008 at 01:38 PM
Sandi, it's beautiful and such a wonderful tribute to a fallen soldier.
Posted by: Mary | January 25, 2008 at 04:00 PM
what a beautiful tribute. and thank you so much for the link.
Posted by: ~love | January 25, 2008 at 06:10 PM
What a thoughtful post and another reminder that this is still happening every single day.
Wonderful link too.
Posted by: Lisa | January 25, 2008 at 07:29 PM
Thankyou so much for this post - reading about Isela and the motivation behind the Mothers' Day Project made me cry. It is so easy to ignore the personal element of war and thus become immune to the loss and horror. Thank you for making me stop and think about it. Warm regards, Lily
Posted by: lily boot | January 26, 2008 at 12:12 AM
Sandi-
thank you for sharing this and recording this beautiful woman's life as part of your blog.
Posted by: Melanie | January 26, 2008 at 04:38 PM
sandi,
that is beautiful.
that story is so touching.
what a hero she was.so brave.
~danni
Posted by: danni | January 27, 2008 at 08:46 AM
Very endearing story and act.
Posted by: AJ | January 27, 2008 at 09:43 PM
No one is ever really gone from the earth as long as someone fondly remembers your name.
Thanks forthe link.
And for her story.
Posted by: emily | January 28, 2008 at 07:51 AM
Because of your post I signed up. Thank you.
Posted by: beki | January 28, 2008 at 11:12 AM
I loved this. I signed up also. What a great way to pay tribute. Thank you
Posted by: Cassi | January 29, 2008 at 06:41 AM
Oh Sandi... what a beautiful tribute you made to Isela. I love how you sent some of your fabric too. Very moving and very sweet of you - but that doesn't surprise me since it's so you!
PS... I LOVE the pic of you at the top of your sidebar!
Posted by: happy zombie | January 30, 2008 at 09:42 AM
I just came to your blog via Creative Blogs and have been reading through your posts. I read about the Mothers Day Project somewhere a few months ago and my mother and I both participated.. I don't have a blog (yet!) so haven't shared my experience with the project much but just wanted to say that it was really nice to read about your experience with it.. Such a fabulous idea!
Posted by: Emily | February 25, 2008 at 06:54 PM
Thank you so much for making our family (military family) a part of your blog. As a military wife of 16 years. It's nice to know that others get it. And to have people sign up because of your blog.
WOW!
HOOAH! :)
We are in Germany now and are looking forward to getting back to the states in May. I will be wearing a tote made by me from your beautiful ginger blossom collection.
Thank you ,
Toni
Posted by: Toni Elkey | April 27, 2008 at 11:27 AM