I started working on this quilt with someone else in mind but I was pondering the next few quilts to work on and I had a distinct impression to give this to the Faggioli's. The pieces of fabric on this quilt are placed in such a way as to create contiguous plus signs. This makes perfect sense that this quilt belongs to them. They are positive people.
Eleven years ago Vince was diagnosed with prostate cancer and was given two years to live. He is a living miracle as he surpassed all expectation. The cancer has now moved to his bones and is inoperable. Next month Vince will begin an experimental course of treatment that cures 1 in a 100. With his determination and spirit it would not surprise anyone to see him beat those odds as well.
Vince and Karen talked this morning about the connection that Vince has with a sweet 2 year old granddaughter who prefers Vince to anyone else. They are connected at the heart and she is a source of joy and healing to them both.
Throughout this illness, Vince and Karen always appear upbeat and smiling. Vince has a calling as one of Gospel Doctrine teachers with Doug. Most people going through cancer treatment would opt out of this calling. This is not the case with Brother Faggioli. Whenever his health permits, he is standing teaching and bearing testimony. They live what they believe. I hope this quilt will be a source of comfort as they begin this course of treatment. There are many on both sides of the veil cheering for them both. There is "love in the stitches."
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