Every so often a special person comes in to your life. We have found that special person in Bob Holliker of BratPin.com. Bob came to us a while back and wanted us to work with him to produce unique items for the “Military Brat” community. Not being from a military family he educated us on the life of these special Americans.
Bob’s first product, BratPins, are simple, elegant and whisper a sense of pride that proclaims, “I served too . . . and I thrived!” It is meant to be an icon for Military Brats that expresses both the magnificence and pain of their transient lives. Through this special pin Military Brats will soon come to know each other.
Bob has added many items to his inventory. The latest is this beautiful sheer knit scarf with the same custom dandelion design as the BratPin. For the female “Brat” this is a very classy way to show that you too are one of the many who spent their entire youth in service to this country.
The following information explains why the dandelion is the official flower of the Military Child. Next time you see one that has landed your way, think of the children of our brave military men and women who have lived their lives going where the breezes take them.
You can read more about BratPins, Bob and connect with other “Brats” at BratPin.com.
The Dandelion – The Flower of the Military Child
“The official flower of the military child is the dandelion. Why? The plant puts down roots almost anywhere, and it’s almost impossible to destroy. It’s an unpretentious plant, yet good looking. It’s a survivor in a broad range of climates. Military children bloom everywhere the winds carry them. They are hardy and upright. Their roots are strong, cultivated deeply in the culture of the military, planted swiftly and surely. They’re ready to fly in the breezes that take them to new adventures, new lands, and new friends.
Experts say that military children are well-rounded, culturally aware, tolerant, and extremely resilient. Military children have learned from an early age that home is where their hearts are, that a good friend can be found in every corner of the world, and that education doesn’t only come from school. They live history. They learn that to survive means to adapt, that the door that closes one chapter of their life opens up to a new and exciting adventure full of new friends and new experiences.”
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