This quilt was made especially for my dad upon his retirement from Exxon. A dear friend made it for him and he uses it everyday in his spot on the couch. When I peeked my head in their front door after the firemen said it was ok... I saw it sitting on the corner of the couch (next to his spot) and it was as if there was a spotlight on it amongst all the ashes. I thought it was only a piece of the quilt but was happy to see that any of it remained. When I asked for the guys inside to hand it to me... I was amazed when it got to me and I realized it was the WHOLE quilt... still folded like my dad had left it. I hurried down the driveway and gave it to my dad. He was so happy. So was my mom. The treasures we find in the ashes remind us what is really important in life and gives us hope for the future. This quilt will once again rest on the corner or the couch near my dads spot... in their new home soon.
- Stacy
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