It was a brisk 39 degrees this morning as the QOV ladies gathered in Underwood MN to depart on their mission to take 1,020 quilts to Texas to distribute to our Service men and women. If you have been reading the blog you know the goal was 1,000 quilts but the extra 20 were done and they did fit under the bus. Needless to say the ladies have their suitcases inside the bus with them.
There was a very touching program given before the coach full of quilts and ladies were sent on their way. I wish you all could have been there. We were touched to once again here what a blessing the quilts are to the soldiers that have received them. A blessing was said over the quilts that they would accomplish everything they were meant to do. Comfort, encourage and even help to heal each and every soldier that receives them.
Our fellow quilters will recognize the name Fons and Porter and Love of Quilting. Well a cameraman from there show was at the send off and will be riding along with the quilts and ladies. He will be taking footage and doing interviews so we will have another chance latter to relive and share the journey.
I would like to introduce Cheri who will be blogging on this trip. Just a few of the people that have worked on the quilts and helped to raise funds to make this possible were able to go on the trip. The ones unable to go send our love and blessings with them and look forward to hearing all about the week.
I apologize - my camera did not like the cold, so I only have a few pictures but am looking forward to getting more from other people that were there and adding them.
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