A Quilter’s Prayer Shows People That Someone Cares and God is at Work

By Rita Dixon 

Two years ago, a quilter made a quilt for a baby shower for a co-worker. This quilt was lovingly made, beautifully stitched, and presented to the family. The family loved the quilt, and the Quilter’s Prayer group rejoiced when the baby was born healthy and happy. Two weeks ago, this baby died. The Quilter’s Prayer group was devastated because many of the ladies knew the family. The group decided to make quilts for the baby’s mom and grandmother as an expression of love and caring. How short a life can be and yet, God is always there for us when devastation comes.

The 89-year-old woman in a nursing home 2,000 miles away from her niece is dying. She doesn’t know the Lord and there is no opportunity to visit her. A quilt was sent to her, showing her that yes, there is a God and that people care about her. We pray, “May God bless you and keep you. May God cause His face to shine upon you and give you peace.” Belief would be the greatest gift she can receive. A quilt was sent to her, showing her that yes, there is a God and that people care about her.

The neighbor of a church member, Betty, has a 12-year-old grandson with cancer. The quilt proved to be a blessing to the child and his parents, who were touched by the kindness shown. Betty says, ”Bless you all for not only making it (the quilt), but praying over it! Brings me to tears, as it will my neighbor’s family.”

One of the quilters gave her quilt to a gentleman who lived up the hill from her. He was a nonbeliever. He couldn’t fathom that someone he never met would make something for him. So much time and so much love went into this quilt. He would take it to the hospital with him. At his last trip to the hospital he told his wife, “Let me wrap you in my arms with this quilt. Whenever you think of me, wrap this quilt around yourself.” He passed away and yet the quilt remains to remind them of the love of God. he couldn’t fathom that someone he never met would make something for him.

The quilts are one of a kind, as are the people who receive these quilts. Our hearts go out to those who suffer, who are dying, and those who are facing cancer. We pray our quilts will show them that someone does care, that God is at work. He is our ever present help in trouble.

The Quilter’s Prayer group meets every Thursday night, from 7-9 p.m. in room 104. If you would like more information, please contact Rita Dixon at (909) 931-9322.