From chaos to Quilts
I’m a rare break from my hectic life of a cup of coffee and consider the new direction of travel of my life takes me. You do not want to take a short break as well and let me share my story?
We have a house full of my husband, two children (21 and 22) and legal custody of three grandchildren (4, 8 and 12). We have also been foster parents for over twenty foster children over the last four years of different ages for certain periods of time ranging from two weeks to three years. Outside the house, I went into the workforce for over 32 years and a State of Kansas employees since 1974 – which makes my life very busy juggling both career and family.
No wonder my journey in life has now changed to meet the needs of my family. If I am retiring from government work, grandchildren and adopted children will have someone who can devote more time to family activities and school. Something that the children of my own just had to come in snippets quickly the time between my work and keep house. . . Now, we will be able to enjoy life and learn from each other more fully. I’ll be there for them when they need someone to talk to, help with homework, someone to encourage, or simply spend a day.
Retirement will also offer a new adventure for me. As our family grew so quickly and unexpectedly, we had to buy six houses room to accommodate everyone. Additional living expenses means that we will need additional income in retirement to help our family finances. However, this has led us into a new direction is exciting and rewarding. I decided to open an online store for quilts!
Wondering how to quilt is so full? I have personally seen the love and the quilts can have emotional impact on children who have been driven by life and the emotional pain. My six grandchildren have been designing more quilts made from fabrics that have been handpicked and pattern they wanted. All twenty of my adopted children had a design quilt that gives them, even if your stay was as short as a month. Yes, these carpets are beautiful and colorful. . . are hot or mild depending on your needs and the season. . . but this is not what makes us so special.
What makes a quilt design so special? It is love given and the emotional impact it can have on children not only weak but also adults. Foster children are removed from everything and everyone in the know. . . her little world is totally destroyed in a few minutes out of their homes. Often they are placed in several foster homes until permanent placement can not legally hold. These children have nothing and nobody, except, sometimes, a brother and yet they are often separated into different foster homes. The design of a quilt wrapped in love, who feel safe – as they embraced and went with them, no matter where he finished last. A quilt is something that belongs to them and do not deviate from them, they can curl up in it and remember the love of the donor and feel safe from the insanity of all of their small lives.
A newborn baby is crying and screaming as if in pain, but strong and safe when wrapped in a blanket feels safe and loved. An older person may have a quilt design with them, not only heat but also help them remember their loved ones in the world that counts. Wrapped in a blanket that you like and seems somehow to help with any problems that may be in your life right now.
I am pleased with this aspect of the trip of my life. Give others the wonderful gift of love and security while being able to share and spread more love and care of my extended family. My life could be a quieter life, but somehow more satisfying. Thank you for spending time with me today and maybe you can design a quilt for a loved one so dear to your account.
