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Friday, January 8, 2016

Labor Of Love

On November 4th I lost one of my oldest and dearest friends, Tami Boehmer, to metastatic breast cancer.  She left behind a loving husband and 16 year-old daughter.  Being 500 miles away and feeling terribly helpless, I offered to make them a quilt from her t-shirts.  The box of shirts arrived in the mail the other day and so my labor of love begins...
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8 comments:

  1. SherryJanuary 8, 2016 at 7:55 AM

    I am so sorry for your loss. How sweet of you though to offer to do this for the family. I know they will treasure it for a long time.

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  2. BrendaJanuary 8, 2016 at 10:15 AM

    Good for you -- it may be a bit teary making this quilt, but the family will love it in the end. My sympathies on the loss of your friend.

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  3. KarynJanuary 8, 2016 at 10:53 AM

    I'm so sorry for your loss, Susan, especially when you are so far apart...hugs
    What a beautiful sentiment, one that will be a treasured heirloom for generations as a tribute to a wonderful friend...
    Hugs and prayers for all

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  4. Needled MomJanuary 8, 2016 at 11:03 AM

    The process really helps to work your way through such a terrible loss. I am so sorry for you and for her family. Prayers!

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  5. BarbJanuary 8, 2016 at 10:27 PM

    I am so sorry for your loss...what a wonderful thing to do for them.

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  6. QuiltdivajulieJanuary 9, 2016 at 9:33 PM

    May the handling of her shirts and the making of this quilt help you heal . . . sending hugs for the journey.

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  7. IHaveANotion ~ Kelly JacksonJanuary 11, 2016 at 4:20 PM

    I know your friends husband and daughter will love the quilt....but oh my word....you are really in for the tears. Sending you lots of virtual Kleenex!

    Hugs,
    Kelly

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  8. Jackie's StitchesJanuary 17, 2016 at 4:31 PM

    I'm so sorry of the loss of your dear friend. There is much that needs to be done to help those with metastatic breast cancer survive and be cured. Sending you a hug.

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