The Duncan Project: Quilt #65 Jodi and Willow Peterson

Sunday, September 2, 2018

Quilt #65 Jodi and Willow Peterson

Jodi and her miracle baby Willow

Willow with brother Dallin

Quilt #65 was presented to Jodi and Willow Peterson on August 29th. Theirs is a very happy story. Roughly 18 months ago my dear friend Jodi started to received spiritual impressions that their family was not complete. She has had other instances where those spirits that were to be part of her family made their presence known and she listens carefully to these feelings. Only one problem, after 4 children, she and her husband had decided their family was complete and she had her tubes tied.
Jodi continued receiving the strong feeling that they were to add another child to their family, so she pursued what it would take to reverse the previous surgery. She decided to undergo surgery to reverse the tubal ligation. The surgery was a success and one of her fallopian tubes was reconnected and functional.

A few months Jodi and Dave received the miraculous news that Jodi was pregnant. Jodi had some serious health concerns during the pregnancy but she moved forward, knowing that this baby was destined to be a part of their family.
They named this beautiful baby girl Willow Kalei Peterson. I love that Willow has a middle name that celebrates Hawaii, the place of her birth. I looked up the meaning of her name and there were a couple of meanings listed, my favorite being: The beloved. On my first visit to see Willow it was obvious that she will bring such joy and depth to the Peterson family. There is love in the stitches of this baby blanket for this incredible little Willow Kalei.

Love the pineapples and hibiscus in the fabric

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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....