Mary Duke writes:
Quilt #98 goes to a dear lady, Marta Chapman.
Marta has blessed our lives through the years with her kindness and generosity. She is a person who is always looking for ways she can bless those around her. I have been the recipient of that love and kindness, but my oldest daughter has been a recipient of her goodness over and over through the years. My daughter suffers with depression, and when she gets really down Marta sends love and prayers and little gifts that make my daughter feel special and love.
A few months ago Marta told me she was diagnosed with an autoimmune disease. I immediately decided that I wanted to make her a quilt. I was excited to give back a little of the love she so freely gives. Ironically, when I took the quilt to her, she, her husband, and son were super sick with Covid 19. But as you can see from the picture, they are recovering well. Her oldest grandchildren are pretty cute too don't you think?
Before I could even create this post, Marta had written a long, loving post about Mary Duke and all she does for others on Facebook (which is absolutely true).
This started to make me wonder about how these type of people are drawn into our lives. Those who are gifted at selfless giving. Does it come naturally or is it a talent that requires practice. I don't know the answer but I do know that the more we acknowledge these "hands of God" with gratitude the more we see the goodness in our lives. The more connected we feel to God and each other.
There is love in the stitches for not only Marta Chapman but also dear Mary Duke who has donated so many quilts to The Duncan Project and blessed my life personally in so many ways.
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