Quilt #58 Cory and Kirsten Nilsson

Quilt #58 was presented to Cory and Kirsten Nilsson. They were recommended by my dear friend, Cherie Johnson.

On August 30, Cory was biking down Hobble Creek Canyon when a rapidly moving storm hit and a large tree fell from the mountain, striking him. He was critically injured, and was left paralyzed with multiple injuries.

Cory and Kirsten

The lives of the Nilsson family have been turned upside down and forever changed. However, their faith, courage and the love and support from family and friends has sustained them. They continue to inspire others as they endure this trial with gratitude for victories, great and small.

There is a FaceBook page which chronicles their journey through the many surgeries and procedures. They have a quote posted by Brene Brown that reads, "Courage is a heart word. Be brave. Love Hard."

Nilsson Family

It is clear that this is exactly the way they are facing this challenging journey.

In Kirsten's text to me she noted that Cory was cold tonight when she got to his hospital room and the Duncan quilt helped warm him up quickly. There is "love in the stitches" and the hope is that when they see this quilt they will again be reminded of the love and support that surrounds them from near and far.