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Old 03-10-2011, 09:05 PM
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I want this design to be my next quilt.. I want to make it for a friend of mine who is going to be a military wife.. This photo is taken from my tv since I can't find a pic online of it. It is from the show "Army Wives" it is the Mercer Army Medical Center.
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Old 03-10-2011, 09:14 PM
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That will make a pretty quilt. Tell her that being an Army wife, while hard at times, is nothing like the show!
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She will treasure it! Bless her and her family as they are all sacrificing for our freedom!
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Old 03-10-2011, 09:19 PM
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She knows... right now they are engaged and he just left for South Korea for 1 year. She understands what it is like and is really having a hard time with it. I do my best to keep her occupied by working out with me and I am giving her cooking lessions. I told her I wanted to make her and her bf a quilt. She looked like she was going to cry. The only thing she asked is that she be with to help choose the fabrics. I told her no problem.
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Thank you Gretchen!
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Old 03-10-2011, 09:28 PM
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What a wonderful thing you are doing. I'm sure she will treasure it. I love the block you want to put in the quilt.
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There is nothing better and nothing worse than being an army wife :) A lot of highs and lows. I wouldn't trade it for the world though. Love the quilt idea! It is very sweet of you to keep her company while she is lonely.
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She knows I am here for her anytime.. 24/7 she was just over at 3:00 AM our time so she could use my laptop with a webcam to talk to him for the first time since he left 3 weeks ago.. I quietly excused myself to play with the dog outside and let them have some time alone..
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What an awesome idea. Thank you for being a support for her through this difficult time. I can't wait to see your quilt come together for her.
Please thank her for the service that her husband is giving our country!
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You are a great friend to have, and have chosen to make her a lovely gift of your friendship.
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