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| Charlene at her beautiful new home in Missouri |
The first quilt in The Duncan Project was given to Charlene Duncan, grandmother to Duncan Beach on June 9th , 2016. This amazing family has taught me so much about dignity, love and grace in the face of trials. The Duncan/Beach/Stark family came to Hawaii the same month we did three years ago. I remember fondly standing on a sidewalk with Charlene, Alisa and Karen after a RS get together. We talked for over an hour and at the time Duncan was a newborn in a carrier . I don't recall Alisa ever sitting the carrier down.. It took awhile for me to understand how they were related. An unusual thing to see four generations living in harmony in one home but they do. From the beginning I watched the way this family lives the gospel. It is rare to witness a meal or visit to their home that does not include their large family and various others who need a meal, place to stay or just want to hang out in a home filled with love and laughter.
Charlene and I served together in the Stake and had many occasions to be together at various functions, As well, we crocheted and crafted together. We shared many personal stories and she could probably get me in trouble should she have a mind to. I feel a deep connection and kinship to this beautiful woman and have always felt drawn to her. I love her commitment to fully living the gospel of Jesus Christ and the amazing way she bears her burdens with a constant care for others. She and her family moved to Missouri in June but I will forever be connected to her and grateful for her love and wisdom. Aloha Oe until we meet again.
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