Thanks

I have been meaning to make this post, but wanted to load pictures with it.

We went to MS a few weeks ago and had lunch with my grandparents. My Grandmother wanted to give me her squares for our 100 Wishes Quilt. These were the first we have received. I am so excited to start getting them.

She also gave me an early shower gift that she has been holding on to for many years (I am guessing around 8 years). It was a quilt she sewed for her future great-granddaughter.

To give a little background, my Grandmother only had granddaughters. She made each granddaughter a quilt from scrap fabrics of clothing she had made for us over the years. We received our quilts when we got married. My quilt is so special to me because I can remember back to the specific dress or outfit it was from and remember wearing it.

When the first great-grandson arrived, grandmother begin making quilts for the great-grandchildren. I believe at the time she made the first one for the first great-grandson, she made a great-granddaughter quilt. Six great-grandsons later, she has held onto this great-granddaughter quilt.

I am so thankful for this quilt and remember when she was working on it years ago. Selfishly, I remember back then wanting that quilt. I would never have dreamed it would be my daughter's. It reminds me of the blue dutch doll blanket I had when I was growing up.

Grandmother - Thank you so much for this special gift. I know every time I wrap my daughter in it, she is being held in your hands.



Last weekend, we went to MS to see family and go to the MSU game. We had a great time. In visiting with family, the topic came up about family names. Neither Kevin nor I could not remember our great-grandparent's names. I just know them as grandmother X and Papaw X. So we learned some family history while we were visiting.

Kevin's parent also gave us an early gift. It is a crocheted blanket. I learned that back when Kevin's mom worked at the nursing home in Tupelo, one of the elderly ladies made this blanket. I am not sure how many years ago it was made, but probably close to the same as my Grandmother's quilt. Thank you so much for thinking of us.

Below is a picture of the crocheted blanket with my teddy bear from when I was very young.



As I make this post, I am reminded of Jeremiah 29:11. God knows the plans He has for us. Before we or anyone else knew, God knew we would be adopting a daughter. Along the years, He has been providing for our daughter. Thanks to everyone. We are so blessed to have such a great family.