I joined our local Quilts of Valor group after my son received one of their quilts. I also make blocks for a local group that makes quilts for Gold Star Familes. The Gold Star Mom of one of the Marines from my son's company started the group to deal with her own grief. I've never felt obligated to do these things and have never felt anything but appreciation for the little that I do. For me, this is such a small thing I do for those who have given us all so much.