When a loved one is deployed, we’re full of wishes: that he’ll be safe, that she’ll be home soon, that the children will adjust to the separation. A wishing tree offers a concrete reminder of the person who is away, while providing a place to collect wishes, hopes, and prayers.

It’s easy to create a wishing tree for your own home, classroom, family assistance center, church, or business. Use some of these ideas or get creative on your own.

We’d love to see your creations! Send your wishing tree pictures to info@survivingdeployment.com.

We'll award a free copy of The Wishing Tree by Mary Redman and Christina Rodriguez to our favorite wishing tree photos sent in by July 31. Be sure to include your name, mailing address, and a brief story about your tree with your photo.

Wishing tree ideas:

You'll find top quality resources for and about military families at reasonable prices in this online store:
www.MilitaryFamilyBooks.com

Print your own wishing tree coloring page. Write your special wish on the ribbon at the bottom.

In this wonderful award-winning picture book, Amanda writes her hopes and wishes on yellow ribbons and ties them to her wishing tree during her dad's deployment.

Deployment Journal for Parents
A wonderful gift for any parent of a deployed service member. MilitaryFamilyBooks.com.

Send an e-card!

Send an e-card to someone special. Available from BooksforBrats.