The Duncan Project: Quiilt #103 Superhero Kyler Smith donated by Mary Duke

Monday, February 22, 2021

Quiilt #103 Superhero Kyler Smith donated by Mary Duke

My dear friend Mary Duke is one of the most generous people I have ever met and has really helped The Duncan Project complete what we will now call "the first 100 quilts."

Quilt # 103 was given to this cute 5 year old superhero Kyler Smith.

Mary writes:

Kyler is 5 years old and was born with a few heart defects.

Last week he had surgery to correct those imperfections and make his heart whole. The doctors said his surgery went well and he should be able to do anything any other healthy boy his age can do in just a few months time. He may need one more surgery when he is in his 20's but we are hopeful that this will take care of all of it.

When I took the quilt to him, he was up and running around. He is doing GREAT! You would never guess that his surgery was so recent. He is healing with Sonic speed.

His grandpa says that Kyler's whole world revolves around Sonic thus the inspiration for the quilt.

A quote from the Sonic movie, "I'm Sonic, and I never give up no matter what comes my way." I think Kyler is following that advice.

He is a Super Hero for sure!

Interesting to note that Mary designed the appliqued Sonic. She is truly a gifted quilter.

There is such love in the stitches and hope for healing for this adorable Superhero Kyler.

2 comments:

Suzanne StorerFebruary 22, 2021 at 10:59 AM
Mary is the perfect person to have on board for this project. She's so full of love and that love spills out in to every quilt she makes!!!
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The Duncan ProectFebruary 25, 2021 at 11:40 AM
So true!
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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....