The Duncan Project: July 2018

Friday, July 6, 2018

Quilt #63 Allison Chase donated by Cherie Johnson and Stacey Tate

Just a few of the many sisters who have blessed by Allison Chase

Quilt #63 was gifted to Allison Chase by Cherie Johnson and Stacey Tate.

Allison and her family are leaving the island and once again we say Aloha Oe to a beautiful woman who has touched our lives and inspired us with her selflessness.

During her few years here on the island, she has shown us how to serve others. Always willing to prepare a meal, help clean a home and most important of all, watch a very special four legged friend.

Allison served as the Young Women's President during her time here. I was always impressed with her desire to love and foster inclusion. She deeply cared for the young women in our ward and they loved and respected her for her caring and powerful testimony.

We wish her and her family the best on their next duty assignment and wanted to send her with a tangible reminder of Hawaii. The love is in the stitches....

The beautiful card drawn by Cherie

I think Keiko knew where this was
going. She wouldn't stay off.

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....