These little notes we have been getting everyday from moms who are receiving complimentary canvases from their deployed children really are touching.  I am posting just a few here for our readers…but most of all, I am posting them for our Canvas on Demand employees. 

To our Team here at Canvas on Demand: You are doing a wonderful job at a very busy time of year…and you are bringing joy to many.  Thanks for your work and dedication to our Operation Hi Mom program!  Just take a few minutes and read some of the comments below.  I promise that they will make your day!  Mom

I want to thank you for this program. I too had no idea what was in the box, as I read the letter I cried (the ugly cry), hugging the picture of my son and his daughter at the deployment ceremony. I was not able to go due to illness so to have this means more than I can ever write to you. Thank you again.  You have made my mothers day! Linda

I want to say a special thank you for this project. It is by far the best mothers day gift ever. I was having a bad day and missing my son so much when this arrived. I am so proud of him for his service to our country. I will definitly use your business for future prints of my family. Thank you to all those that work there and made this possible and a special thank you to my son who I love very much!!!  Donita

I just wanted to say a big THANK YOU for your ‘Hi Mom’ program.  I received my photo today and absolutely loved it and the letter that was included was the icing on the cake!  What a fabulous Mother’s Day present coming from so far away. It made me feel, even if for only a moment, that Afghanistan wasn’t as far away!  Blessings to you and yours!  Susan

Today Fed Ex delivered my canvas photo of my soldier who is serving in Iraq. I can’t tell you how much joy this has brought to me this Mother’s Day. I am so proud of my Son for joining the Army and for what he is doing for our freedom.  Thank you for offering this service to our military. It means so much to us parents and spouses as well.  Sincerely, Vicki, proud Army Mom

Thank You. Thank You. Thank You! The canvas is wonderful and the accompanying note brought tears to my eyes. Anytime I see a soldier in uniform I am overwhelmed with emotion. A soldier does so much, for not nearly enough pay, so it’s awesome that your company provides them with this opportunity to let us moms know that they miss us and still appreciate us as much as we love and appreciate them. Your generosity will never be forgotten. God bless you all.  Tina

I cannot begin to thank you enough for the beautiful canvas print I received today with amazing words from my husband. Thank you so much for recognizing our military families and all that each spouse and child endures while our soldier is fighting for our freedom! My kids love staring at our new family photo up on the mantel, which is the most fitting place to stare at a VERY appreciated piece of artwork. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for giving from your heart!  Kristy

My mom got her canvas yesterday and sent two emails saying how much she loves it and how perfect it is. She had been sad about both of her kids being away from her on Mother’s Day, and I think this made it a little better. Thank you very much for your incredible generosity. It is something my family will remember for years to come! Thank you very much!  Michelle

I received your beautiful canvas in the mail today. I wanted to say thank you very much, it means the world to me. Being he can’t be here in person, having a great big amazing photo of him in front of me is the next best thing. You are unbelievable, I thank you with all of my heart. Thank you, thank you, thank you!!! (times infinity!)  Jennifer

And I want to end by sharing a poem that Frank wrote and included with his canvas to his Mom…

A Mother

A Mother is one who
understands the things
you say and do

Who always overlooks
your faults and sees the
best in you

A Mother is one whose
special love inspires you
day by day.

Who fills your heart with
gladness in her warm
and thoughtful way.

A Mother is all these things
and more – the greatest
treasure known.

And the dearest Mother in
all of the world is the one I
call my own.

My Mother is My Best Friend