Sunday, August 21, 2016

"Operation Quilt" Recipient

Aughhh, a fresh cup of coffee and a quiet Sunday morning is exactly what I needed as I take a break from my "back to school" start-up. Especially since I've been wanting to share this wonderful thing that happened to my husband last month! As a quilter, we are always creating, donating and giving. Yet, to be on the recipient side is well, odd. And yet, when my husband enthusiastically came home one day upon receiving this surprise honor below, I just had to share how much our gifts of heart really can touch others lives. 
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This quilt below is one of over 6,000 that have been gifted since 9/12/2001 to Active Duty Military, Returning Wounded and Honorably Discharged from all engagements and branches. My husband served four years in the Navy right out of high school. With everything going on in the news against police across the county, our local chapter of the Operation Quilts wanted to honor all our law enforcement people who are Veterans. As you can imagine, all were speechless, even my husband who said: "Val, even though we have quilts all over the house, just knowing the time you spend on your quilts, made it so very flattering to think of these women  making a quilt just for me." He continued: "No offense babe, but this one is my most special." (No offense taken...lol!)

The heart label is strategically placed in a non-traditional location so it will be close to their heart to bring comfort.  And when the women insisted that they USE their quilts, he found himself chuckling in thought of how many times he's heard me say that very same thing to people.

 All the supplies for the organization's quilts are obtained from donations.
Quilts are lap size, measuring 36"x 47" and have a cozy flannel backing.

I just love this hobby of ours and realize we are so lucky to give others the quilty hugs we do!
Next theme coming up: HOUSES
Val's Quilting Studio

16 comments:

  1. Congrats to your hubby, and Thank you for your service, Sir. We do appreciate our military AND our law enforcement officers.
    Hugs

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  2. What a wonderful gift of gratitude - yes, congratulations and thank you Sir.

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  3. Wonderful and look at that smile on his face.

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  4. How cool! I wish more reports like this would appeal in the news instead of all negative stuff we get to hear and read. Thanks to your hubby and thanks to you for all you do.

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  5. I agree with Miss Pat above. What a wonderful gift for your husband!

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  6. What a happy post this is. And let me add my heartfelt thank you to your husband for his service. Xoxo

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  7. How wonderful for your hubby! So nice to be acknowledged for his service!

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  8. What goes around comes around! :) Terrific!

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  9. What goes around comes around! :) Terrific!

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  10. Let me add my "Thank you" as well.
    Shelia stitchedfromtheheart@yahoo.com

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  11. Congrats to you hubby! This is a special award and the smile on his face shows it. Reading this post made my heart smile.

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  12. That is lovely. Y agree with the others....thank you so much for your service.

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  13. What a wonderful way to say thank you. Congrats to Your Guy. Hope he enjoys it this winter.

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  14. I love that your sweet husband treasures this quilt so much. Congratulations and thanks!

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I have to admit, your comments make me smile! Thanks for sharing and for letting me know you stopped by. I Hope your day is awesome!

Val:)