Valentine's Brunch and Pampering Party

On Saturday, February 11th the Soldiers' Angels Support Center in San Antonio played host to a females only event. Attending were Veterans, active duty, wounded females, and spouses, wives, girlfriends of those recovering at the Fischer House here in San Antonio.

It was a glorious day, the women were pampered by KM Impressions out of Schertz, Texas and the Paul Mitchell School in San Antonio, Texas. Everyone that chose to got their makeup air brushed. They looked FANTASTIC! The ladies also enjoyed getting hair cuts, and styles. We were literally astonished how gorgeous these women looked!

Brunch was provided by, My Fit Foods and Trini Cakes Cupcakery, both out of San Antonio. It was delicious food! And the cupcakes, mmmmmm! AMAZING!

All in attendance were showered with gifts from the Mediterranean Day Spa, Gourmet Body Treats, Bad Girlz of Texas, Applebee's and independent donors and gift bags from Soldiers' Angels and the girl scout troop in New Braunfels, Texas.

We had a guest speaker, Mrs. Janette Devolt, a Vietnam Veteran, spoke to them about how important it is to have a support system and to remember that it is ok to have a little "ME" time.

Chaunte Myers of Grace After Fire, a Texas Non-Profit organization for female veterans spoke about their peer counseling support groups.

We felt that this event was needed, some of these mom's, girlfriends, wives, never leave their husbands sides while they are in recovery. They spend every single day at their side, making sure they are completely taken care of, and let themselves stay on the back burner. It was an amazing sight to see most of them get excited to have their hair done, something they haven't done since their loved one was injured.

Also, we felt it was important that our Veteran females know that we care about them too. They have sacrificed so much for us and our country, we felt they needed a day to feel the love that we hold for them.

It was an amazing day, filled with laughter, love and tears. We heard some amazing stories, and I felt so completely blessed at the end of the day. We absolutely can not wait to start planning our next event!