Yesterday, I had the honor of presenting the two QOVs that I made for the brothers that had served in the US Army during Operation Iraqi Freedom. We met at a restaurant and they had 14 people in attendance! What a lovely family! While many pictures were taken, I didn’t get any. These are the quilts once again.

These were given to fine, humble young men. I always feel so inadequate doing these presentations. I remember things on the way home that I wish I had said. I start wishing I hadn’t made so many mistakes on the quilts etc. I do not say this to illicit comments, just being real. In the face of all they have endured, this IS inadequate. And yet, they were so thankful and appreciative and I received many hugs from both of them. I told them this is not like a military citation or something from the government, this is a token of appreciation from the PEOPLE of this nation. Honestly, there is a part of me that would rather hand these off to someone else to present. I get tongue tied and nervous as all get out! But it was a true honor to meet and speak with these warriors and their families. And I couldn’t wait to get home and pull these out and start thinking about the next QOV That I will make.

This new book from Daughter #1 has some great ideas in it!

If you have never made a Quilt of Valor, please consider making just one. There are so many deserving men and women who have faithfully served our nation. Please visit the Quilt of Valor Foundation website for more details or go to the QOV Facebook page. There is also a QOVF  blog here.

Render to all their dues: tribute to whom tribute is due; custom to whom custom; fear to whom fear; honor to whom honor. (Romans 13:7 ASV)