One of the things that my husband (and most soldiers) are most anxious about is missing things that are going on at home. How do I plan to combat this, you ask??
FLAT CASEY! (in case you weren't sure, my husband's name is Casey!)
Here are the instructions I have come up with for this project!
1. Find a picture of your soldier...print it out either on cardstock, or cardboard. I printed it out on regular printer paper, glued it to cardboard, and cut it out with an Exacto knife. Go big or go home, right?
2. Include instructions for everyone. I printed out a few copies to include in the box. Here is what I printed:
Flat Casey
We don’t want Casey to feel like he is missing out on the things going on in your life this year. Please participate in the Flat Casey project, which is based off of the “Flat Stanley” book and program. Here’s how it will work:
1. When you receive this package- make a copy of the directions to send to the next participant. 2. For two weeks, take Flat Casey with you on any trips or daily activities. Take pictures and jot notes to Casey to fill him in on what is going on. They can be sweet, funny, sentimental etc. For example, have your child take Flat Casey to school one day and take a picture of him with the class. Then have your child write him a note or draw a picture! 3. After two weeks, fill an envelope with the pictures and notes. Send to Casey at his most recent address. If you are not sure, contact Tara to get his recent address. 4. Pack Flat Casey up to send to the next person. Include the Flat Casey cut out, as well as the directions. You can directly mail or it off to the next person. If you are not sure who to send it to, contact Tara and she will let you know who to send it to, or pick it up and send it out!
Thank you for helping Casey keep in touch with what is happening this side of the Ocean. The packages he receives will make him so happy!!
PLEASE let me know if you want to participate, we will have two people at one time! I'd like to get the first ones started next week
We don’t want Casey to feel like he is missing out on the things going on in your life this year. Please participate in the Flat Casey project, which is based off of the “Flat Stanley” book and program. Here’s how it will work:
1. When you receive this package- make a copy of the directions to send to the next participant. 2. For two weeks, take Flat Casey with you on any trips or daily activities. Take pictures and jot notes to Casey to fill him in on what is going on. They can be sweet, funny, sentimental etc. For example, have your child take Flat Casey to school one day and take a picture of him with the class. Then have your child write him a note or draw a picture! 3. After two weeks, fill an envelope with the pictures and notes. Send to Casey at his most recent address. If you are not sure, contact Tara to get his recent address. 4. Pack Flat Casey up to send to the next person. Include the Flat Casey cut out, as well as the directions. You can directly mail or it off to the next person. If you are not sure who to send it to, contact Tara and she will let you know who to send it to, or pick it up and send it out!
Thank you for helping Casey keep in touch with what is happening this side of the Ocean. The packages he receives will make him so happy!!
PLEASE let me know if you want to participate, we will have two people at one time! I'd like to get the first ones started next week
3. I also included a "Thank You" note, so that everyone would know how much I appreciate their support!
4. A notecard to track who had Flat Casey and when :)
That's all Folks! I sent out a message on Facebook to see who wanted to participate. We already have a great list going. I am sending out TWO Flat Casey kits, so that Casey has a lot of mail coming his way :)
I can't wait to see his response. I hope if you were struggling with an idea to keep your soldier in the loop, that this helps. If you try it, I'd love to hear how it goes.
love + deployment,
tara
