Funny, this thread is just so timely! I made my youngest son a quilt and mailed it yesterday. He had no idea I was making him one, and I was so afraid he would not really care about it. I even spent $36 in postage to get it there in 24 hrs, as we both have wednesdays off from work. Well this morning he calls and was SO happy and appreciative, it made me cry. Worth all the time and effort.
Libby- my son is Marines also, so give your son a thank you from me, and a pat on the back to you. Marine moms rock!