First try to image having your husband serving for his country overseas. Now, try to image this while you are pregnant. Sound tough? I think so. Not only do you not have your partner there to share in the experience (and get fiesty with when you are feeling the hormones!), but you also have the added stress of wondering if everything is ok and will he make it home to meet his new little son or daughter.
Thankfully, there are people looking out for them trying to make this time a little easier. Lena's Notebook and Clever Parents threw Operation Baby Shower on June 3rd to recognize seventeen expectant moms and new moms at Fort Bragg in North Carolina. More than 50 companies showed their support for the shower and donated tons of gifts for the deserving mothers. The women were incredibly grateful. They couldn't believe people they didn't even know were sending gifts - just for them. Lena's response is perfect:
We were truly impressed by their spirit and optimism and humbled by their sacrifices for our country. We salute you.I love a good story.
Because of the success of this shower, Clever Parents and Lena’s Notebook are in the process of forming a non-profit organization in order to host showers such as this across the nation. If you are interested in donating to future showers, please contact Lena Morrissey at lena@lenasnotebook.com
