The Duncan Project: Quilt #38 Megan and Simon Walker donated by Kelly Jones and Stacey Tate

Wednesday, May 24, 2017

Quilt #38 Megan and Simon Walker donated by Kelly Jones and Stacey Tate

Photo credit Hannah Fine

A few weeks ago I got a message from Cassie Fryhoff, a relative of mine by marriage. She asked me to make a quilt for her friend Megan and her baby Simon.

It is interesting to note that I had a quilt top given to me by my dear friend Kelly Jones back in November. At the time I had no one on my project list that would be right for this quilt so I set it aside.

When I got Cassie's request, I knew this was meant for Simon. The word "hope" is placed prominently throughout the blocks. I quickly quilted and bound the quilt and sent it to Cassie. She presented it to the Walker family last Sunday.

Here are Cassie's words:

After almost three weeks of bedrest in the hospital, Simon Walker was born a 1 pound 13 ounces and 26 weeks gestation. Since his birth, he has endured more in his short life here on earth than anyone I've ever known.

Being in the NICU since December, feeding tubes, chronic lung disease, oxygen support changes, receiving a trach, x-ray after exary, antibiotics and more antibiotics, heart problems, undeveloped lungs and more.

Simon is a fighter! He is an incredible spirit with two fighters for parents and two older siblings that love him so much.

On a most recent update, Megan (his mother) posted on Facebook, "all of his doctors are coming together for a conference to discuss options for further care for Simon. Our reality right now is that his lungs are getting worse, not better, which was our biggest fear. Please pray for us, for clarity to know God's will for Simon and for comfort, love and peace.

I add my prayers for the beautiful family. Along with my gratitude for the knowledge that families are forever.

Love in the stitches....

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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....