Hi Ya'll. Hoping to get some advice here. Me & the future hubs sent my friend whose in the military a save the date back in March for our end of September wedding. She's texted me about the wedding previously, and I confirmed her address with her before we had the invitation addresses printed. The invitations are being mailed this weekend (already stuffed and stamped). But I received a text yesterday that she's being deployed at the beginning of October and unfortunately can't make it to the wedding (she's in HI, we're in the MW). I told her I was sad she wasn't able to make it, but completely understood; and asked about her deployment (where's she going, how long, what does she like in her care packages, etc.)
My etiquette question is, should I still send the invitation to her, because she's still invited, although I know she'll have to miss out. Or, should I not send the invitation because she'll feel bad she can't come? Any advice is appreciated!