Monday, November 13, 2006

Presents in the mail


In today's mail, I received this lovely gift from my friend Jim - the solider who I made the star quilt for. He is a blackhawk helicopter pilot and has been in Iraq numerous times.
The paper says " Operation Iraqi Freedom, This American Flag was flown aboard a MH-60K Blackhawk on a combat mission in September 2006. For Sarah Norman , Your support of the troops, those injured in combat, my family and for me will not be forgotten. Thank you! Jim Boyd" In the bottom left is a small picture of Jim in front of his helicopter. In the right hand corner is a picture of his units insignia. He also quoted Aristole, "We make war that we may live in peace."
How cool is that?

11 comments:

  1. Way cool! What a wonderful gift!

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  2. Wow - that's an incredible gift. You have truly touched this soldier with your gift of kindness.

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  3. During Desert Storm I recieved a small wall hanging from a woman in West Virginia. It was one of the few things that made it home with me. Reminders of being someplace where life is safe and "normal" mean a lot when you are there. I'm sure he loves the quilt and will treasure it for a long time.
    Siobhan

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  4. What a memory. Kind of neat knowing your quilt made a difference to someone else.

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  5. What a treasure! He obviously has been deeply touched by your quilt and your friendship and support.

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  6. Oh, Sarah! That is *real* cool! It will be a family treasure I'm quite sure!

    Nice to know your gift was appreciated, huh?

    Judy L.

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  7. What a wonderful treasure for you, and just such a touching gift. How lovely that you've been able to meet and spend time with someone lucky enough to receive one of your quilts.
    *hugs*
    Tazzie
    :-)

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  8. that is VERY cool. good for you!

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