I was quite surprised
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While I was still employed in a state office, one of the staff, a member of the Sioux Indian tribe lost her husband. She told me that each person who attended the services on the reservation in North Dakota was to get a blanket or quilt in his honor, so she was obtaining the needed pieces. She finally took two smallish quilts I had made for some young relatives. I felt honored to be a part of this. Some years later the escort military personnel who assisted in a burial of a soldier were also given quilts, along with those who had attended the services. This was reported in the press. What a wonderful tradition!!!
Last edited by Doris Sumnicht; 02-10-2012 at 03:12 PM. Reason: brevity of writing!
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Your story just made my day what a wonderful tribute to you that it must have meant so much to your friend's Mother. I'm still smiling just thinking how warmed your heart is by this.... I send you (((Hugs)))
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