"'Failure is the hallmark of success. It can be the starting point of a new venture, such as when a baby learns to walk; it has to fall down a lot to learn the new skill. Failure is also the mark of a success you've worked for. When a pole vaulter finally misses in competition, it shows how far he's come. That failure becomes the starting point for his next effort, proving that failure is not final!' - Dave Anderson"

"November 11, 2010


Veteran's Day Thoughts


At the end of World War I, the war to end all wars, on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, the world paused to celebrate the dawn of peace. It was a brief peace, to be sure, but at the time, it seemed full of hope. The day was 'Armistice Day', but later became 'Veterans' Day', in recognition of the sacrifices made by the serving members of the Armed Forces. Congress ultimately dedicated the day in that spirit, in 1938, twenty years after the end of the First War, and under the shadow of the beginning of the Second World War.
Today we celebrate the sacrifices of our service members in many wars, and in keeping the peace in between. The day has never been more important, more vivid, more necessary than today. We are engaged now in wars which have lasted longer than any prior war, fought by veterans who have deployed further, and longer than any of their ancestors. We have failed our veterans returning from previous wars, from Korea, the forgotten war, to Viet Nam, the unpopular war, and we are determined not to repeat that shameful past. Politics aside, our veterans go where they are ordered, do what they must, and deserve our most heartfelt thanks. The stress they undergo to leave family, friends, career and country, to fight for us, is beyond civilian capacity to comprehend. The debt we owe them is beyond reckoning. Join us in honoring them, for doing what few would do, what must be done, by the best of us. We are forever in their debt, and a day of honor does not even come close to repayment.



Quilting to Honor & Comfort our Wounded,

Catherine C. Roberts
Executive Director/Founder Quilts of Valor Foundation
cath@QOVF.org
360 202-8923
www.QOVF.org"

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"'Never mistake knowledge for wisdom. One helps you make a living; the other helps you make a life.' - Sandra Carey"

"'The only person you should ever compete with is yourself. You can't hope for a fairer match.' - Todd Ruthman"

"'Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance you must keep moving.' - Albert Einstein"

"If the whole world followed you, would you be pleased with where you took it?"

"Learn how to be happy with what you have while you pursue all that you want.' - Jim Rohne"

"'To avoid criticism, do nothing, say nothing, be nothing.' - Elbert Hubbard"

"'I believe in the imagination. What I cannot see is infinitely more important than what I can see.' -Duane Michals"

"'There are three ways in which the ego will treat the present moment: as a means to an end, as an obstacle, or as an enemy.'


~ Eckhart Tolle"

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"'It's not what you are that holds you back, it's what you think you are not'. - Denis Waitley"