I'm upset...he didn't like it
#401
That is just awful! My heart breaks for you. People don't realize how much time and effort and love go into these quilts that we make for them.
I think it is just beautiful, and for Pete's sake what's more patriotic than red, white and blue?
I think it is just beautiful, and for Pete's sake what's more patriotic than red, white and blue?
#402
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Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Currently Mosquito (which is outside of Placerville) California
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I'm sending you great big hugs! You could come have a cup of tea and cookies and we could talk about it....My mother was like that, so I have a bit of an idea how it feels.
One of the things I learned though was that her comments along those lines came from not knowing how to receive gifts, compliments, etc....she always needed to be the 'in charge', giving one, otherwise she did not know what to do with herself.
I am sorry, though, because no matter how you can rationalize it, that kind of parental rejection really, really hurts.
More hugs.
One of the things I learned though was that her comments along those lines came from not knowing how to receive gifts, compliments, etc....she always needed to be the 'in charge', giving one, otherwise she did not know what to do with herself.
I am sorry, though, because no matter how you can rationalize it, that kind of parental rejection really, really hurts.
More hugs.
#404
That is so cruel. I love it! I think anyone that see's it will
appreciate the work and love you brought into your quilt.
I would say "Dad" you really hurt my feelings, but if you
really don't want my quilt, I will give it a good home.
appreciate the work and love you brought into your quilt.
I would say "Dad" you really hurt my feelings, but if you
really don't want my quilt, I will give it a good home.
#405
My s.o. made us a lovely Thanksgiving dinner - roast turkey, cornbread dressing, mashed Yukon potatoes and a special green bean casserole (not the mushroom soup kind) with fresh green beans and toasted almond slivers.
We loaded up the car and transported it to his parents house (they are in their 80's & don't get out much) - his Dad took a few bites and Justin said, "How is it Dad?" - his Dad replied, "Not bad".
Of course his feelings were really hurt.
Parents can be like that...your wall hanging is beautiful-take heart!
We loaded up the car and transported it to his parents house (they are in their 80's & don't get out much) - his Dad took a few bites and Justin said, "How is it Dad?" - his Dad replied, "Not bad".
Of course his feelings were really hurt.
Parents can be like that...your wall hanging is beautiful-take heart!
#406
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Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Boca Raton, FL
Posts: 16
My Husband's grand-father served in WWI. My father served in WWII. My husband's uncle was killed in Vietnam. My husband served during Vietnam. My oldest son is serving now and getting ready to deploy for his fourth hardship tour, this time going to Afganistan. Our youngest son dives for the Navy. Our nephew (husband's side) is getting ready to deploy for the first time. And our nephew-in-law (my side) just got back from Afganistan.
I would be proud to hang your quilt.
I would be proud to hang your quilt.
#408
Originally Posted by taiboo
I know it's not perfect, but I MADE it for him....I didn't even get a thank you :-( he just folded it and put it aside.
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