Quilt of Valor Presentation #2

Dick's grandsons, son-in-law and friend enjoying the treats

Last Saturday, I was honored to award my friend, Dick with his Quilt of Valor. At 90, Dick will tell you that his short term memory is suspect. His long term memory is great. When I talked about his service, he started telling us about his family and their service tours. 

The jest of the conversation was that every one of his family members were flown somewhere; but, not him and he was in the Air Force! He said when he received his orders to go to Japan, he thought it would be via plane. Nope! He was transported by sea in a ship! He chuckled! We laughed!

The youngest grandson finishing the "wrap"

A friend from his previous neighborhood, his daughter, son-in-law, two grandsons, a couple from the complex where he now lives with his wife were physically present. His daughter who lives in Virginia along with his granddaughter were present via FaceTime. His wife, Gail, had put together a spread of pastries, fruit with coffee and tea.

Dick, me and Gail sharing a moment

His grandsons showed the quilt back as I talked and at the appropriate time, they shared the front. Then they wrapped their granddad in it. Lots of photos and videos were taken. He stayed wrapped up in his quilt for about half an hour. When we asked him if he was getting too warm, he said he was just right!

Dick decided he wanted to look at his 
quilt on the wall for awhile

This is a Stars Like Spaghetti pattern that Alycia at Quilty Girl offered in a sew along. The link to the post about its finish is here. It was a great way to spend a Saturday morning! 

Quilt of Valor label

Special thanks goes to Lori Coffin, Vancouver area contact and Cindy Hoover, Washington State Coordinator who helped me receive the quilt label to attach to his quilt. Documenting this presentation was goal number 10 on my August list.

Surprise bouquet

Monday afternoon, my husband answered the door to a delivery person with a bouquet of flowers for me! Gail had sent the flowers to thank me for the presentation. Honestly, I had received a notification for the flower delivery and because I hadn't ordered any, I thought it was a spam text! What a surprise! I let Gail know that her gesture was appreciated; but totally unnecessary!