That won't be happening this year...
Then, we'd have the first summer cook-out. You know -- hot dogs and hamburgers -- a nice group of family and friends.
That won't be happening this year...
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I look back at posts from previous years, and it is shocking when I see a picture of a ROOMFUL of people. I never knew how much I would miss that...the gathering, I mean. Not only of friends and family -- but the gathering of like-minded people at an event we all enjoyed AS A GROUP. Whether it was a quilt show or a concert...
These are my peeps...
And I miss them....
So -- today -- I'm publishing a throw-back post. From a wonderful "gathering"...to honor our veterans...
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Memorial Day is our national designated holiday to honor the men and women of the Armed Forces who died while serving this country.
On Memorial Day -- I'd like to give a shout out to the Quilts of Valor organization...
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| I attend their regional event at the Quad Cities Botanical Center. |
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| My husband John and my son Elliott both received quilts. |
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| Terry Austin is in charge of the local chapter of Quilts of Valor |
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| She gives a big hug to every single veteran. |
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| Terry Austin made the two matching quilts John and Elliott received. (there is a label on every quilt). |
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| Check into your local organization -- you can honor them by making a quilt, or attending an event... |
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| The best thing about the Quilts of Valor is that they don't have a "process"...no veteran needs to fill out a form or prove they are worthy. No officer is considered or honored before a private...their service to their country is honored, without question. |
If there is a veteran living in your pandemic bubble -- please give him a hug from all of us.
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