So many days have passed since my last entry. Who knows where the time goes..
I have learned not to compare what I do with anyone else !! Those who did will always feel inadequate
every time. (Ask me how I know)
I have been making some progress with the Vets quilts. But still have a long way to go. And if I keep plugging along they will be done. Some many not realize what my project for the Vetrans really is,
these are not for the QOV group. These are for a one of a kind Restoration Center for Vetrans who have been homeless. And this place is giving them a hand UP not a hand OUT.! The program is wonderful and so needed for the forgotten heros in this counrty.
I read some place where the QOV has a mission of gifting a quilt to all Vets.. Not sure if this is true or not. All I can is I know in my part of the counrty it is not true. Seems this has become much like the Linus project. Linus started by making quilts for kids in the hospital, I believe in Orgeon. And are still being made today all over the counrty. Yet ,when my local friends visit the peds ward, they do not see quilts for the kids any place.. Weird to me. Yet there is a collection site in my area for these quilts. So where are they going? Just asking. I for one would rather hand deliver mine to the place so I know they are getting there. One of my sisters donates to a local program here and she knows they are not shipped some place else. This may trivail to some, but not to me. It matters to me where my work goes. And hand delivery is the best way to do this.. What is your opinon on this?
Have a wonderful day!
Till next time.......................
2 comments:
Glad to see you post. I like to donate locally/community first. Like you say, you know where it is actually going. But I also donate to other sources, and I have gotten wonderful thank you notes and letters, so I know they have been delivered. But yes, help in our community should be first, then there wouldn't be the bigger needs.
I am glad you are doing this for them, I know that they will appreciate them and enjoy every thread in them. For sure they are made with great amount of LOVE in each one.
Way to go Roma
HUGS quilter000
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