What I saw today!
12-18-2010, 06:23 AM
#22
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Location: MS
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Originally Posted by PatriceJ
i ask everyone to please not assume anything about the reason the original recipient donated the quilt to the post thrift shop. i especially urge you to think before you judge.
we cannot know the whole story. the possibilities are endless.
nearly every one of those possibilities says nothing bad at all about the donor. they do, however, speak volumes about the emotional trauma and - quite possibly - lifelong pain the soldier and family may be facing and struggling against.
we should be thankful, instead, that the donor cared enough to offer somebody else the opportunity to own and love the quilt at an affordable price. let's not forget, either, that the proceeds from on-post thrift shops are used to benefit soldiers and families in a variety of ways.
the donor has, therefore, guaranteed that the intent to somehow honor and serve an injured soldier will be fulfilled.
we cannot know the whole story. the possibilities are endless.
nearly every one of those possibilities says nothing bad at all about the donor. they do, however, speak volumes about the emotional trauma and - quite possibly - lifelong pain the soldier and family may be facing and struggling against.
we should be thankful, instead, that the donor cared enough to offer somebody else the opportunity to own and love the quilt at an affordable price. let's not forget, either, that the proceeds from on-post thrift shops are used to benefit soldiers and families in a variety of ways.
the donor has, therefore, guaranteed that the intent to somehow honor and serve an injured soldier will be fulfilled.
12-18-2010, 06:49 AM
#23
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Location: Michigan
Posts: 2,916
Originally Posted by jayelee
I am thinking (which doesn't happen often) maybe the soldier never came home and it was just to hard to keep it around or......maybe there wasn't anyone to keep it. It seems like most people would not just throw it away they would hold on to it forever
12-18-2010, 09:10 AM
#25
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Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Close to Breezewood, PA
Posts: 397
That is sad, but in a way, I do understand why someone would donate/give/sell it.
I lost my mom 5 years ago. I made her a special quilt for her bed on the nursing home. She loved it. I know she treasured it dearly.
When she passed, I could not be around that quilt. It made me cry because I missed her so much. My dh, knowing how much that quilt meant to me and my mom, took it to use in his truck. He is an over the road truck driver.
So, I feel good that he wanted it and I am still sad when I wash and dry it for him. It reminds me of my mom, but not when she was well and it reminds me of she died with that quilt covering her.
I hope and pray somebody buys this quilt and can use it. It is sad to see a precious gift just there with nobody to love it.
I lost my mom 5 years ago. I made her a special quilt for her bed on the nursing home. She loved it. I know she treasured it dearly.
When she passed, I could not be around that quilt. It made me cry because I missed her so much. My dh, knowing how much that quilt meant to me and my mom, took it to use in his truck. He is an over the road truck driver.
So, I feel good that he wanted it and I am still sad when I wash and dry it for him. It reminds me of my mom, but not when she was well and it reminds me of she died with that quilt covering her.
I hope and pray somebody buys this quilt and can use it. It is sad to see a precious gift just there with nobody to love it.
12-18-2010, 09:31 AM
#27
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Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Bucks co PA
Posts: 1,269
Its a quilt of valor. A quilt made for a wounded soldier. To show them someone at home cares about them. That they can use to hug for the warmth in an army hospital. Just to show them they are not forgotten.
12-18-2010, 09:40 AM
#28
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Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Southeast Georgia, USA
Posts: 9,302
Originally Posted by joan_quilts
It is sad to see a precious gift just there with nobody to love it.
as long as it's there in the shop it will be seen and admired - even if not purchased. everybody who looks at it will know what it means. it will stir emotions most of us will never need to imagine. it will certainly be the subject of much grattitude. visitors to the shop will be touched by the intent of the quilter.
if it goes unsold there will be - i guarantee - only one reason. those who pass it by will do so because they don't believe they deserve it.
12-18-2010, 10:27 AM
#30
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Join Date: Apr 2010
Posts: 449
That Quilt of Valor will eventually find a home. I made one last February. Some of us were asked why did we want to make a quilt and then just have it given away.
For me, it is such a poignant experience life changing experience.
It just takes on another level when one does not "know" who will receive the quilt. The quilt is sent out into the world in love, peace and hopefully to help heal and give comfort.
I am also allied with a group who makes and donates quilts for the local community only. I feel so blessed that I have the time to make this type of contribution to my area.
If anyone has ever thought of making a charity quilt, please do not hesitate. It does not matter if you are a beginner or an expert. It is so incredibly rewarding. Thanks for letting me share this with you.
Happy Quilting in 2011.
For me, it is such a poignant experience life changing experience.
It just takes on another level when one does not "know" who will receive the quilt. The quilt is sent out into the world in love, peace and hopefully to help heal and give comfort.
I am also allied with a group who makes and donates quilts for the local community only. I feel so blessed that I have the time to make this type of contribution to my area.
If anyone has ever thought of making a charity quilt, please do not hesitate. It does not matter if you are a beginner or an expert. It is so incredibly rewarding. Thanks for letting me share this with you.
Happy Quilting in 2011.
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