Yesterday I helped out with my quilt guild’s quilt giveaway to families who lost their homes in the CZU lightening complex fires. There were hundreds of quilts sent from all over, and from our guild members. There were all sizes and styles, from the most basic utility quilts to the more elaborately made. There were even a few hand-quilted vintage quilts that were donated.
Now I wish I’d taken some pictures of those stacks of quilts. It didn’t occur to me I would be blogging about this event, but it’s still so high in my consciousness, and I really didn’t have a heck of a lot else to say anyway.
A month ago I gave one of my own quilts plus one a friend made, to a couple who lost their home. You remember Berzirkistan:
Yesterday I helped a woman who’s story was similar to my above mentioned friends: family compound in a remote location, homes they spent years building with their own hands, adult children who also had homes on the propery, also burned out. This lady was something less than upbeat. She looked ... lost. I helped her select some quilts, and talked with her a while. It was her image that I woke up with this morning.
This whole circumstance, the fires, the loss, and the aftermath, is impossible for me to fully comprehend. Beyond that, I am truly at a loss for words.
I have to confess I’ve been going through a bit of a slump mood-wise, and I even feel guilty about that because what do I have to complain about? I need to start reminding myself of my blessings, and making a list (each day?) of things to be grateful for.
I’ve been sewing. No mini this month, but I did hang a few in my sewing room.
Your log cabin quilt is oh so nice! I like just about any log cabin style quilt.
ReplyDeleteIt's so heavy, the fires and the losses. Sounds like you were in the right place at the right time, helping the woman you helped. I know what you mean - it's been harder for to stay positive these days too. Listing blessings is always a good exercise. I say to my husband almost daily "I don't know what I'd be doing without quilting!". Your indigo minis look fantastic on your wall. And, what a log cabin! Isn't it meditative to piece a log cabin?
ReplyDeleteCounting our blessings, big and small and being grateful for all things. Thank you for sharing your experience and taking the time to be there for the woman you helped.
ReplyDeleteAlways count your blessings, and help others so they can too. Beautiful quilts and quilting corner!
ReplyDeleteExperiences like those you share of people losing everything makes me think I should not feel down in my own circumstances. It has been harder to stay positive these past few months, but counting blessings definitely helps.
ReplyDeleteI like your Indigo Corner.
Your Temecula SAL quilt is wonderful!
You are so right! We do have a lot to be grateful for despite the fact that world seems to be spinning out of control. I linked you into the mini post because mini or no mini, your posts are always fun! Happy Quilting!
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