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Wrapped in Love Quilts are memory quilts for all occasions with Hospice patients having priority. Wrapped in Love Quilts was created after I learned a friend of mine had terminal cancer. I knew how much she loved her family, especially her grandchildren. I didn't know what to say to her when I received the news of her cancer so I came up with a way for her to wrap the love of her family around her. I created a photo quilt of all her loved ones along with her grandchildren's handprints on the back. She called it her faithful companion. Sue Liston passed away on October 31, 2007. During the year 2008 I created many quilts for hospice patients and persons that needed a little extra love wrapped around them. As you view the quilts and read the stories about them, starting with Sue's(2008-#1), you will see what a rewarding journey I have been on. The quilts are a beautiful way to express love when words seem inadequate. Needless to say, I feel very blessed to be able to help others. For more information about the quilts, email wrappedinlovequilts@yahoo.com OR tnlgoofingoff@yahoo.com. Click on photos for larger images.

Tuesday, December 21, 2010

#23 Steve Olson

This quilt was made by special request for Christmas. Steve's family was in shock after receiving the news of his pancreatic cancer recently. Gina, a niece of Jerry Kasper (quilt #17) was so touched by what Jerry's quilt has done for her grandparents that she knew she needed one for Steve and his family. His quilt shows his love for his family and the outdoors. The picture below is on the back of the quilt. It has Steve in the background with the song The River by Garth Brooks printed over it. Gina plans to have the song playing when she gives the quilt to the family on Christmas morning.




December 26th ... Gina wrote: I presented the quilt to Steve, Pat and Family last night. It is absolutely breath taking. There was not a dry eye in the house. I really appreciate you taking the time to put it together for me and my family. It truly will be "wrapped in love" forever. They put it straight on their bed, laughed, cried and gave tons of "Oh my gosh". It was a moment we will not forget as a family. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts.



December 27th ... Debbie wrote: That quilt is Steve doing what he LOVES....so peaceful. FAITH, FAMILY, LOVE



December 29th...The beautiful quilt that was dedicated to Steve was UNBELIEVABLE! Our entire family was very touched by the detail, planning and craftsmanship done!! Thank you so much for all your hard work!!! Love, Steve & Pat Olson


God bless you all. I feel honored to have been part of your Christmas.


January 8th....Good news! The doctors advised Steve's tumor is shrinking.


July 26th...Gina wrote: Steve has had the Whipple Procedure (June 23) and they successfully removed his tumor! Essentially Steve is cancer free because the cancer did not spread to any other tissues. He spent about 3 weeks in the hospital and is now recovering at home. Recovery is expected to take up to 1 year. He is on a nutritional IV that lasts 16 hours, he gets hooked up in the evening and disconnected in the morning. He will be on this until he can successfully eat 6 small meals a day. Although he is hardly eating, that's progress compared to eating nothing at all.


October 11th...Steve is doing OK and actually beginning to feel somewhat "normal".

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Steve and Pat Olson said...

The beautiful quilt that was dedicated to Steve was UNBELIEVABLE! Our entire family was very touched by the detail, planning & craftsmanship done!! Thank you so much for all your hard work!!! Love, Steve & Pat Olson

December 29, 2010 at 9:21 AM

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