Quilt #13 Lydia Bunnell Martsch and Baby Sampson

Quilt #13 was presented to Lydia Martsch for her son Sampson Martsch on September 2, 2016.

Lydia with Sampson

Lydia lived next door to our family in Utah and she and my daughter Amanda have been dear friends for many years. Our families enjoyed each other so much that the grass was worn to dirt between our two homes. We love the Bunnells.

A little over a year ago in June, Lydia discovered that the baby she was carrying was an ectopic pregnancy
(growing in the fallopian tube) and she would lose the child. It was devastating for her and her family. She was also told that she while she could get pregnant again, it would likely be very difficult. She was blessed to find herself pregnant three months later with their beautiful baby Samson.,

 Lydia shared with me that they chose the name Samson partially because of the Sampson in the bible. Sampson's mother was said to be barren but an angel came to her and told her that she would bear a son.

Isn't he gorgeous?

Lydia wrote, "I had Sampson the same week I lost the first baby, just one year later. Heavenly Father really does have a plan and he knows our hearts."

We love Lydia and are so glad to have her as a part of The Duncan Project. She has a huge heart and we know she and David will raise sweet Sampson to know the Savior.

Sandra Chin, Quilt Binder Extraordinaire

I also wanted to celebrate another sweet volunteer.  I met Sandra Chin at the local discount fabric store.  We started talking and she was a wealth of information about quilting resources on the island and introduced me to The Hawaii Quilt Guild. I am now a card carrying member and learning so much from Sandra and others. Sandra is a master at quilt binding and she has offered to bind quilts for The Duncan Project.  This was her first (of many I hope). Those who quilt understand why this is so generous.  I am so grateful.