Growing up my mom was always making something special for someone either quilting, sewing, crocheting or knitting. I would get lost in the thoughts of what the item would mean or represent to the special person who was receiving that treasured item. I vividly remember the creation of this one particial quilt she put so much love into. I just knew this would be a quilt that would be past onto generations to come because it contained not just fabric and thread but a life long story about this dearly loved one. The center of the quilt held the beginning stitches that spreadout and wrapped round as if to comfort the rest of the quilt. I could not help but compare each section as moment in time of the life of this woman we called Grandma. As my mother continued square by square telling the story of her life and the life of those to whom she touched, I could feel the emotion within myself and often wondered if one day when I became a grandmother if I would be loved as much. Now grown with grandchildren of my own, I still can feel the unconditional love of my mother not only toward me but to all those to whom she has the pleasure of meeting. Earlier this year I traveled to assist in my mother's care, due to an unforeseen accident. During my efforts to encourage my mother to regain some of her mobility, I asked her to teach me to sew with love. The joy, satisfaction and happiness that I received by these moments with her will never be forgotten. I switched out my corporate life to a life of making memories. Now I have the honor to work side by side with my mom in a way that brings so much happiness to me. We hope you will share your story with us so we can capture it in a way that you too can have this precious heirloom to share and pass on to your family.
