Bert advises the first box of our quilts arrived safely in Afghanistan and they are being distributed to the first platoon. The men were told they couldn't have a quilt without getting a picture taken, LOL! Then he has to send the card from the camera to my daughter who has to then send the pics on to me………so it will still be a while before we “meet” our soldiers.

Oh, the waiting is so hard! But, I’m doing the happy dance in Bedford VA today, wahoo!!

Jan in VA

YAY! That's great news!

HOW EXCITING - and I bet a load off your mind. Whoohoo - doing the happy dance.

That is awesome news, how many quilts were in the first batch that you sent over. How long did it take for them to receive them?

Wonderful!!!!

have been following this adventure. Congratulations to All involved is this terrific pursuit. Yay!!!

Fantastic..... you know we want to see pictures :)

Praises. Thank you so much Jan.

Blessings,
Ruth

YAHOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!! how exciting!

That's so wonderful to hear, yay!!! I have been following all that you have posted Jan. I'm sorry I couldn't donate any quilts at this time, finances just aren't there for shipping right now. I will continue to follow your threads. Thank you for being so kind and doing this for the troops.

Fantastic news.

I am so happy also I too could not donate this time out. I work with Binky Blankies, would love ot help with the military also. Maybe next time. We just had a div of guards leave for Iran yesterday. Thought we were not sending troops over there. Should tell the young mom to be whose first baby will be born Nov. 7th that we aren't sending troops over. I am so happy that the box got there safe and sound. Some happy troops yesterday...Yeh.. God Bless America and keep her free. Bless all who are in harms way or left at home waiting. and praying....Blessings

Yay! Jan. I can't wait to start seeing pix.

Oh, exciting!! Can't wait to see!

YAY...so glad the first box arrived...can't wait to see pics :)

The first box had 18 quilts and was shipped on Oct 5th or 6th, if I remember; all in all, it was about as predicted, as expected. Although I'm sure their arrival wasn't "as expected" as far as the men were concerned! Oh I hope it made a happy weekend!

You know as soon as I have pics of the men you all will see them. I *will* have pics of the shipped quilts before that, as soon as I get the thumb drive with them on it from my fellow Patriot Quilter who took them. She was out of town today.

Still giggling! :wink:
Jan in VA

Woo Hoo!! That is GREAT news!! :D:D:D

Oh how wonderful!! I don't know how we'll all wait to see the pictures. I can't stand the waiting and usually it's not a problem for me. I am so happy that the first box has gotten to the men! YEAH FOR JAN!!

Look forward to seeing the pictures. What a lovely thing to do. All our troops need our support in anyway that we can.
Colleen

Doing the bump dance...oh yea....oh yea....bumping around...ooooooo gotta go easy on these ole hips! LOL
But seriously...really happy that they got it and will sleep happier with their own quilt !

Awesome!

That's really good news to hear!!

Great news!!!!!!

Thats just great! How do we get involved?

What an absolute wonderful thing that you and those involved have done! I would love to be able to participate the next time around! Pleeeeze private message me with all of the details Jan...I have an abundant stash that is just waiting for a project like this! Hugs! Sandy

That is so exciting! I can't wait to see the pics!

Bet they're all doing a happy dance too. Look forward to the pics.

I have followed your journey with this project, how wonderful to have the first quilts delivered. It's an awesome thing you've undertaken. I was unable to participate at this time, but believe me I will when I am able.

Deb

Yipee. I'm sure they are going to love them.

That is wonderful! I have had a son-in-law serve there. All the boxes of things sent to the troops mean more than anyone would ever know. Thanks for what you have done!

bravo!!!

bravo!!!

Yea!! I can't wait to see the pictures!!!

I am so thrilled to read this post. I am still a newbie here and haven't started a quilt yet. I am a Soldiers' Angel to 3 soldiers in Afghanistan. Since I don't really know how to quilt I have started 3 no sew fleece blankets. I want to get them in the mail before I have surgery Tuesday. I love to know there are more Angels here. I had already figured out what a fine group of people are on this site. I'm glad I am here too.

Oh this is exciting news! I didn't know about your project as I don't get to spend as much time as I would like surfing around. I'd LOVE to participate next time around if you are doing it again...hopefully I won't miss the thread. Its such a nice thing to do and so important to those men...thanks everyone who worked on this...now I can't wait to see pics either!

Can't wait to see pictures! Thanks Jan for the oportunity to give.

This is so wonderful. How did I miss out on this. May I have some info on this. I work slow but I could contribute. Thanks.

That's awesome. I can't wait to see all your soldiers.

and well you should. Waiting for pictures.

How wonderful you all are. I don't believe I've read about that before. Special quilts for special people, made by special people.