The National Military Family Association, a nonprofit that works to strengthen and protect military families, and Laurel & Wolf, a firm that works to make interior design affordable and fun, are excited to announce the winner of their Spouse Love Master Bedroom Makeover Contest.
The contest began as part of Military Spouse Appreciation Day, which is the Friday before Mother’s Day. Service members submitted stories about their spouses and why they deserved the makeover. The prize was a room re-design plan, to include some of the pieces for the new bedroom. However, Laurel & Wolf designers were so moved by the winner’s story that they decided to spring for the whole makeover.
“We read so many inspiring stories that we didn’t know how to choose,” said Leura Spielman, CEO of Laurel & Wolf. “But when we saw what Dustin wrote about Tanya, there was no question that she deserved this makeover. And we were honored to make it happen.”
Dustin Abbas, a Soldier in the U.S. Army, suffered a traumatic brain injury during his tour in Iraq. He nominated his wife, Tanya, for holding down the household during deployments, and then taking care of him as they get used to their “new normal” in the aftermath of his injury. Tanya was surprised and moved by her husband’s words.
“I was just being your wife,” said Tanya. “I was just doing what wives do."
The National Military Family Association’s slogan, “together we’re stronger” speaks to the fact that military members do not serve alone.
“We always want to remind people that military spouses serve, too,” said Executive Director Joyce Raezer. “This was the perfect way to honor a deserving spouse by giving them something special, just for them. And something they likely wouldn’t take the time to do for themselves.”
Watch the video to see the master bedroom makeover, and Tanya and Dustin’s full story.
http://vimeo.com/102355183
Watch the video to see the master bedroom makeover, and Tanya and Dustin’s full story.
http://vimeo.com/102355183
