The Duncan Project: Quilt #33 Pei Pei and Jennifer Grover

Friday, March 3, 2017

Quilt #33 Pei Pei and Jennifer Grover

This little girl has the most adorable smile. Just looking at her makes me happy.

Jen shared that Pei Pei already has them
wrapped around her finger. No surprise.

Quilt #33 was presented to adorable Pei Pei to celebrate her adoption by James and Jennifer Grover which was finalized on Valentine's Day 2017. They began the adoption process nearly a year ago and the family is absolutely thrilled to have her finally in their home.

This is Melanie, Jen's sister and my
buddy Emmett. They are here with me
in Hawaii.

I first heard about Pei Pei from my dear friend, Melanie Willis back in December. I knew immediately that I wanted to make a Duncan Project quilt for her.

The Grover's have 10 children from 4 different continents. Four from the US (biological), two from the Congo, one from Kasakhstan and three from China (including Pei Pei). I can only imagine the questions they must field as this large, colorful family travels together.

Pei Pei is two years old and has Down Syndrome, as do her two other adopted Chinese brothers. All three Chinese children came from the same orphanage in Hangshou Province.

The Grovers are indeed a special family and I hope this little quilt will become a prized treasure for Pei Pei as the years go by. Somehow the bright colors just seem to fit this little spark of a girl.

There is aloha and "love in the stitches."

2 comments:

Jennifer GroverMarch 3, 2017 at 10:25 PM
We are so touched to be the recipient of this BEAUTIFUL quilt! We can feel the love that went into every stitch! This quilt will be forever cherished as we remember and honor Duncan and the many people who love him.
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AlisaMarch 4, 2017 at 12:05 AM
Jennifer your family is incredible! Adoption is one of the purest and most powerful forms of Christlike love and service. You don't just feed or clothe his sheep for a day, you invite them into your home and family, you love them, feed them, clothe them and teach them for eternity. Thank you (and your husband) for your beautiful example, I love you!
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The Beginning

The Duncan Project was conceived one day shortly after Duncan's passing while I was out walking the dog. At the time, I was praying and pleading for understanding and acceptance. One of the tender mercies I received was a very clear answer that it was God's will and that "it's okay." Armed with that knowledge, I looked for a way to process my own grief, while turning my heart to God and honoring Duncan. To learn the lessons Heavenly Father has for us and in response increase my love and support to those in need.

I remember distinctly two separate occasions in my life of great distress where I received a handmade quilt. These were not merely blankets for warmth (which in one instance was very much needed) but works of art. The best loving hands have to offer and I felt deeply comforted. I could feel the love in the stitches.

My mind started to contemplate if these quilts could be created as a comfort and a way to show love to those in time of joyful or difficult transition. Would this also be the means of healing for my broken heart? The Spirit whispered yes. I have invited close friends and family to join me in making quilts and identifying recipients. In this blog, I will tell the stories of givers and receivers. So the journey of a 100 quilts begins....