January 2010 Archives

RoG Vol 5: Supporting Our Heroes in 2010

Published on January 11, 2010 by Christy Tennant

Joining Reflections of Generosity is as simple as contacting the Military Liaison for the arts and then getting involved.

But supporting our everyday Heroes cannot occur without the financial support of RoG Patrons. If you are a part of IAM or a military community, please support Reflections of Generosity by donating financially. Gifts are tax-deductible due to the ongoing support of IAM.

Reflections of Generosity relies on the generosity of its supporters. Every gift we receive helps bring about healing and restoration in the lives of soldiers and their families.

In 2010, the MWR, IAM, and I are planning multiple exhibits in Germany to support the US. Army, which will end with a remembrance ceremony on the weekend of 11 Sept 2010. Also, we are in the process of organizing a follow-up exhibit with Arts Underground in St. Louis. This event will offer direct support to the St. Louis National Guard. If you are interested in participating or contributing financially to either of these exhibits, please contact the Military Liaison for the Arts or you can send donations for RoG directly to IAM by clicking here.

Yours, toward restoration and peace,

Ron Kelsey, Germany
Nonprofit Artist, Military Liaison for the Arts
ron.v.kelsey (at) us.army.mil

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RoG Vol 4, Part 2: Healing through Music

Published on January 03, 2010 by Christa Wells

To our men and women who serve us so well...

As the daughter of a retired Army officer, I have a deep affection for you who wear a uniform and lay aside your own comfort and safety for ours.  I see you in McDonalds, or the airport, and feel we must somehow know each other, you and I, because the military was my family as I grew up moving frequently.

But I never had to send my father off to a war or be separated from him during holidays or birthdays - though I know he would have sacrificed in that way if he'd been so called.  Your quiet heroism moves us, and though you don't get to see or touch our gratitude, the fact that we sleep well at night is a testimony to the effectiveness of your work.  Thank you.  

Thank you.  

As Christmas comes this week...wherever you are...this is my ongoing song for you (written for the 10th Mountain Division, where we did the first Reflections of Generosity Exhibition)...

Take care of your heart
Take the long road, if that's where peace is born
Take the beauty from the ashes
Let the beauty rise up, because that's where Hope comes from...

Wishing for a peaceful 2010 to you and yours...may you feel our love and our thanks...

Christa Wells
Singer/Songwriter

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