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Old 08-06-2014, 06:02 PM
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What a wonderful and thoughtful gift that will be treasured for generations !
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Oh my goodness. That's an amazing story and an amazing quilt. I can see the tears flowing now. How kind of you to also think of your SIL.
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Old 08-06-2014, 06:09 PM
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Your quilt is awesome and you are the greatest sister ever. My eyes teared reading your post. God Bless your family for giving so much for our freedom.
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Old 08-06-2014, 06:38 PM
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This quilt is very special and I am sure your brother will appreciate it. So glad you are able to present it to him after all this time.
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Old 08-06-2014, 07:28 PM
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First off, I want to thank each and every one of you for your lovely compliments. They warmed my heart and made me feel so humble. While I am excited to present this quilt to Rod and the pillow to Ada, I am also dreading it. I would really like to do this in private as I know that there will be tears. But I also know that some of my family would want to be there. I guess I will just have to let it play out however it's meant to be.
I spent my summers staying with them when I was growing up. Ada is like my second Mom. I love them both so dearly. And I am so proud of Rod. We were a family of 12, so you know that we were very poor. Rod only had a seventh grade education, but that never stopped him. He has excelled in everything he's done in life. He is one of my true heroes. And Ada was right there by his side, helping. They are true roll models in every aspect of life...marriage, work ethic, and just caring for others.
Sorry for too much personal information, but I want you to know that these gifts that I give from my heart are so well deserved.
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Old 08-06-2014, 08:19 PM
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Wow, what a stunning heartfelt gift! So impressive, and beautifully done.
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Old 08-07-2014, 09:25 AM
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Love your story…brought tears to my eyes. Your quilt and pillow are beautiful and your brother and sister-in-law will love them. Bet there will be more tears of happiness and appreciation when they receive them. Thank you for sharing !!! And thank him for his service too.
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Priceless. Love it. Nothing more to say, there are just no words.
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Old 08-07-2014, 11:10 AM
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I can see someone crying seeing this quilt gifted to him... The lovely memories. That's a wallhanging not for the bed.. So beautiful..
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quilts are so much than cloth sewn together, smiles, tears, memories and hugs!
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