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| Aren't they a beautiful couple? |
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| Kensie and Mel |
Quilt #8 is my second Hawaiian Postcard quilt and was given as a wedding gift to McKensie and Jake Rasmussen. Kensie is the daughter of my dear friend Melanie Sims.The charter of this project was to create 100 quilts to provide comfort for those in transition. Getting married is certainly a very happy transition.
As I talked to Kensie about the project, we were chatting about how the postcard quilts are put together. As we talked, we realized that some of the fabric for the postcards had been given to me by women in our ward that had been Kensie's Young Women leaders. The backing for the quilt is a batik print of pineapples which has a special meaning for her.Many sweet coincidences. It brings me joy to think that she will take a little Aloha from many sisters that loved her back here in Hawaii to her home in Orem.
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| Pete, Kensie, Jake and Mel. |
Another reason that I chose to make this quilt is to honor my dear friend, Melanie Sims. At the time of Duncan's passing, she worked tirelessly on behalf of the Beach/Duncan/Stark and Tate families. She has a unique gift in times of crisis. She doesn't just say, "call me if you need anything." She looks for space to provide relief and just does it. A diet coke and a space to have a truly "ugly" cry without any judgement. A soothing discussion about God's will. A trip to the beach to get away for an hour or two. Going with me to find materials and take them to the artist who would help us create a special remembrance for Duncan's parents. Mel is a "balm of Gilead" in difficult times. It is HER GIFT and I will never forget her kindness. I reached out to Charlene Duncan for her thoughts. She sent the following
Melanie Sims, such a dear sweet friend. Since the moment of Duncan's accident Melanie was one of the key people quietly orchestrating the fulfilling of every need for me and my family. Many times before we realized the need ourselves. And not just during the time we were in the hospital and for Duncan's service. She took care of us for six weeks until we moved off the island. Working with others to provide, organize and schedule meals, rides, errands, the cleaning of our home we were moving out of and inviting us all (that's 9 people) into her home after our pack out until our flights. Into a home filled with peace and the Spirit...just what we needed rather than being in a hotel. Many special quiet moments of visiting shared and testimonies strengthened. She also help orchestrate the making of a very special memento. A mold of Duncan's hands we will treasure always. I will always cherish our time together and look forward to when we can be together again! I will hold her close to my heart! Love you Mel!
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