Quilt #51 Julie Elmont Barr

Julie receiving her quilt.

Quilt #51 was presented last week to Julie Barr. Julie is the sister of my dear friend Marilee Davis.

Marilee shared her story:

Julie Barr is a single mother of three grown children and lives in Vernal, Utah. One of her best friends had been diagnosed with breast cancer and was nearing the end of her battle. Julie traveled to Colorado to be near Kristen's side as well as help her children through the difficult time. On August 26th,while traveling to the hospice center, Julie was hit head on by a truck that veered into her lane. Both vehicles were going 55 mph. Miraculously Julie survived.

Julie and Kristen

Julie was in the ICU from August 25-September 18th while they repaired her torn abdominal wall, her broken elbow, tendons in her left hand. They reconstructed her entire right knee, set her broken femur, repaired her tibia and fibula in both legs, as well she endured a tracheotomy tube for over a month. She suffered a number of strokes caused by blood clots from the accident. Miraculously, she did not sustain any brain damage.

Julie with her two sons, daughter, and
daughter in law.

Julie remained in the hospital in Colorado until November 9, 2017 when she was medically transported to Orem, Utah . She is now closer to family and friends. After many months of rehab and therapy, Julie will test out her new knee and repaired legs for the first time on December 22nd.
Julie has remained so positive and optimistic throughout this ordeal. Her daughter Kennadi has remained by her side everyday, as well she has had incredible support from family and friends. Julie's friend Kristen passed away on September 8, 2017. It was a blessing for Julie to serve her friend before the accident.
Julie and her entire family are so grateful for the miracles they have witnessed and the strength Julie has been blessed with. She is amazing! 

There is love in the stitches for the courageous, compassionate woman.

Julie the night of the accident.

Julie's Maxima after the accident.

First day with trach removed.