My mom had been in a nursing home for 10 yrs and I'd always bring her nice gowns to wear and they were forever getting stolen, lost? I then made her a quilt for her birthday made sure they knew to contact me to get it washed, needless to say they ended up washing it and taking a black marker and writing her name real big on the back. When she past there were some who were arguing about who got the quilt, I put an end to it I buried it with her. I really hope they find it and return it to you, hugs and prayers to you.