Quilt #30 Britni Duke donated by Mary Duke

Miss Britni

Quilt # 30 was presented to Britni Duke on January 30 2017. Mary, her mother writes: Britni has struggled with depression and anxiety over the last several years. She has been in and out of hospitals for at least the last 10 years trying to find a way out of her darkness and get a grasp on the right treatment and the right meds for her condition. As her mother I have struggled with Britin's disease for as long as she has. It is hard to see your child in such deep pain. There are times when I have just had to get away because I just can't take it anymore. But then I feel guilt because she can't seem to escape it. I started this quilt for Britni several years ago but just didn't make the time to finish it. When Stacey told me about the Duncan project, I thought it would be the perfect time to finish it and present it to her. I didn't want to give it to her when she was sleeping in bed day after day. So it was finished about 2 weeks before I gave it to her. The last few days she has been up and seems to be doing great, setting goals and working toward them again. There is hope! This is not the end of her journey I am sure, but I am seeing improvement in her. I hope she understands that this quilt is a symbol of my love and support.
(Thus the hearts in the middle of each square) I am not the perfect mom, but I do the best with what I know. And I know she understands that. On the tag of the quilt there is a thought that my friend Joan Schneiter gave to me that I really love. It says... "The strongest people are not those who show strength in front of us, but those who win battles we know nothing about." Britni, You can win this battle, and you will.

Mary and her sweet Britni

The color and detail of these blocks
is so beautiful

I echo my support for this gentle hearted woman. Britni, there is love in the stitches not only from your mom but many others who support you and are cheering you on.