Thank
you for visiting our web site. We encourage you to leave comments about the
quilt project and/or what Hospice has meant to you by adding an entry to our guestbook
It was wonderful to see such beautiful creations,thank you so
much for sharing it with us all, God Bless. Janet O'Grady <janetogrady@hotmail.com>
Dublin, Ireland - Friday, November 09, 2001 at 03:42:32 (CST)All of the
quilts are an awesome work of art!!!!!!!!!! I found this web site accidently and
would love to know how and where I could get the patterns. It would be comforting
to stitch someting similiar in this area of the USA. Hospice came into my home
to be there with me and my family when my husband died. What great comfort and
help they were!!!!!!!!!!! God Bless. LM Louise Matthews <na_matt@yahoo.com>
Fairfax, VA USA - Thursday, November 08, 2001 at 07:39:24 (CST)My cousin,
Linda, notified me today of your Website displaying the beautiful quilts and pillows
knowing that I was aware that my aunt, Phyllis Mahin from Courtland, donated her
time and talents in quilting the three pillows to be auctioned in memory of her
husband, Bill, and in appreciation for the love and dedication from the Meadowlark
Hospice staff to Bill and their family during those difficult moments. I was in
awe of the final results, and commend everyone who devoted their talents to complete
these works of art. I was particularly touched and moved to see the Dedication
page for my aunt and uncle, Bill and Phyllis Mahin. He was a wonderful man who
will always be loved and remembered by all who knew him, and Phyllis is aunt that
everyone should be fortunate enough to have. The love and kindness that she shares
each day is now extended to the stitches of love that she labored on for the Hospice
pillows. In this turbulent time, it is comforting to feel the love of others ...
even if it is only through the Web. Cindy Tendall <tendallc@ihaonline.org>
Des Moines, IA USA - Friday, November 02, 2001 at 09:51:56 (CST)The last
quilt is finished! As Sisters of St. Joseph, it has been a privilege to be a part
of this worthy project. Sisters who participated in quilting included Sisters
Ann Vincent Glatter, Ann Martin Reinert, Joan Ice, op, and Betty Suther. As we
quilted we were cognizant of all those men and women remembered in the stitching
and the quilting. God bless you! Sister Betty Suther, CSJ <bsuther@dustdevil.com>
Concordia, KS USA - Thursday, November 01, 2001 at 08:21:15 (CST)What
an undertaking. Wonderful and thank you to Ginny Jones that called us and told
about the website. I didn't get her phone number to return a call to her. Thanks
Katie Engle <hhgc@texoma.net>
Sherman, TX USA - Wednesday, October 17, 2001 at 10:28:03 (CDT)This is
one of the most beautiful items I have ever seeen done. Congratulations.
Jackie <jpedersen@nc.rr.com>
Garner, N.C. USA - Thursday, October 04, 2001 at 12:35:48 (CDT)What a
wonderful idea! May God bless the work of your hands as you show His love to others!
Blessings to your and this project! Kym <kymmi@email.com>
Winchester, KY USA - Wednesday, October 03, 2001 at 13:57:10 (CDT)Congratulations!!!!
I worked as a Hospice Aide for many years and now have switched positions, but
still support the Hospice program in the hospital that I continue to work for.
I now support it by doing a cross stitch, that I donate, for the annual Gala.
Because of cuts with Medicare, the program needs additional support. So they have
a Gala which is wonderful! We have a silent auction and a live auction, raffles,
live music and a wonderful dinner. Keep up the great work!!! Mary Bell
<monsrtrk@mhtc.net> Steuben,
WI USA - Tuesday, October 02, 2001 at 20:48:12 (CDT)Just to let everyone
know the auction is up and running. If you would like to place a bid on one of
the items, just go to our web site www.ccmcks.org and click on hospice. Good Luck!!
Dianne Michaud <mhospice@ccmcks.org>
Clay Center, Ks. USA - Monday, September 24, 2001 at 14:52:13 (CDT)This
is a brilliant idea! Hospice is a wonderful organization and although we did not
have hospice while my father was dying ... I truly wish we would of ... I deeply
regret this fact. If there would ever be call for volunteer cross stitchers for
more quilts, you could definitely count me in!!! Lisa <red_october09@hotmail.com>
Burlington, IA USA - Saturday, August 25, 2001 at 05:13:16 (CDT)I just
recieved and e-mail about you,I think a quilt for those in need is just wonderful.
I also had just made a quilt, for my Mother, which she used in her last days and
it was a comfort to her. Your site touched my heart, because if it hadn't been
for hospice our family would have been lost without you.Thank You for your wonderful
care! Bonnie Guile <Blguile@aol.com>
MI USA - Saturday, August 25, 2001 at 04:37:41 (CDT)Having been an inactive
Hospice volunteer for 2 years, I attended my first monthly meeting today. I am
so excited about the beautiful quilt I saw today and the others I viewed on the
internet. I enjoy seeing pretty quilts, but none have ever touched me quite like
the one I saw today, especially after hearing the story of its inception and all
the love that has gone into making it by people from all over the world. I am
pleased to be a part of this wonderful organization of loving, caring, and giving
individuals. May God richly bless each of you. Margaret Blaske <fritzb@networksplus.net>
Blue Rapids, KS USA - Tuesday, August 21, 2001 at 21:50:07 (CDT)After
months and months of planning, cross-stiching, cutting, piecing and sewing, and
quilting, we are very pleased to let everyone know that the first quilt is finished.
The pictures do not do it justice. The first finished quilt is truly awesome.
We all are in awe of the talents, dedication and love of all who worked on the
quilts. We have been telling everyone how beautiful they would be, but could not
imagine they would be so amazing. We all are so excited to see the finished project.
We are in the process of planning where they will be displayed for all to admire.
A big Thank You "to everyone" who took part in making this project a reality.
We appreciate the dedication you have put into this "quilt of love." We will keep
you all posted. Dianne Michaud <mhospice@ccmcks.org>
Clay Center, KS USA - Thursday, August 16, 2001 at 11:42:23 (CDT)I am
a Hospice Chaplain and I want to say thank you for this wonderful project.
The quilts will not only raise funds but more importantly raise awareness of the
good Hospice can bring to families in need. What a wonderful way to memorialize
and honor your loved ones who have died. Sister Irene Bishop, RSM <steinhospce@accsandusky.com>
Sandusky , Ohio USA - Tuesday, July 31, 2001 at 15:40:32 (CDT)Recently
while visiting my daughter and family I had the opportunity of viewing the completed
quilt top in Clay Center, Kansas. It is beautiful and the workmanship and love
that has gone into it is amazing. The squares are fantastic and the person
who put them together did a wonderful job. I know all of the quilts will be as
beautiful as this one and I look forward to seeing them. It is wonderful to see
this many caring individuals working together for such a great cause. Barbara
Mize, Oklahoma City, OK. Barbara Mize <bmize63067@aol.com>
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma USA - Tuesday, July 24, 2001 at 19:40:07 (CDT)What
a worthwhile project! May God Bless........ Leona Martin <patches@kconline.com>
Milford, IN USA - Tuesday, July 17, 2001 at 23:04:02 (CDT)What a beautiful
& loving tribute to the end of life. Having worked for a local Hospice company
& having my dad in hospice care, I've seen first hand how supportive & comforting
this program is to not only the patient but also the caregivers. RoseAnn
<RoseAnnL_2000@yahoo.com>
Anderson, IN USA - Tuesday, July 17, 2001 at 20:04:36 (CDT)The Quilts
are so beautiful! I am sure that each square exemplifies the beauty of those it
represents. Bless each of you for your time and dedication to this project. My
husband, Dan, is a Hospice Chaplain. He has a very tender, caring heart and gift
of compassion for those being cared for by Hospice. I personally witnesses the
love and care provided by our Hospice staff here in Clay Center Kansas, when our
Church Secretary was dying of Cancer. They were a "loving family" to us during
this time of great pain. Bless each of you and your ministry of stitching!
Cheryl Kline <cbkline@oz-online.net>
Clay Center, KS USA - Thursday, July 12, 2001 at 13:14:51 (CDT)I was compeled
to stitch two squares for two of the quilts as this is something that my heart
just told me to do. We do not have a local hospice around here but that did not
stop me from stitching for this great cause. I dedicated my two squares to two
special people that I miss very much. One was my father James Ronald Elliot who
passed away over five years ago and I still miss him to this very day and the
other one was dedicated to Sandra J Ross who passed away just over a year ago
due to cancer. I met Sandy on the internet and met her face to face. I still miss
her more than words can say.
Thanks to all the other stitchers who stitched
for the 4 quilts and a special thank you to Linda Y for organizing this huge undertaking.
I know what it is like to make quilts for someone else and send them to them so
I have a huge respect for her and for all the quilters and stitchers behind the
scenes. May this bring those of us who are involved many years of happiness to
just know that we were involved in something like this. I for one know it will
me. Sally Swaine <sarahswaine@netscape.net>
Shag Harbour, Nova Scotia Canada - Tuesday, July 10, 2001 at 10:21:58 (CDT) To all stitchers whom have worked on the Hospice quilt; "The gift of Life,
the gift of love and the gift of time". Thank You is just not enough for the
hours of love and dedication you all have put into this project. The generosity
of giving so much of yourselves as well as your time and talent to this project
is fantastic and so much appreciated. We are so honored to be the recipient
of your compassionate gift. The stories are wonderful and will touch the hearts
of anyone who reads them. What a great way to honor those whom the dedications
are stitched for. Again, words can not express our appreciation!!! Thank You,
Thank You, Thank You. The Meadowlark Hospice Staff Dianne Michaud
<mhospice@ccmcks.org> Clay
Center, KS USA - Monday, July 09, 2001 at 15:58:09 (CDT)I hope this project
draws attention to and honors all dedicated Hospice workers who make life bearable
during death - or, should I say, make death bearable during life? These are amazingly
strong and loving men and women who help those who are dying and their families
handle the toughest of moments, hours, days, weeks... Both my father and father-in-law
received wonderful support and friendship from Hospice workers in their months
of fighting cancer. Thank you to all of you helping create this quilt!
Judy Wade <j-wade@email.msn.com>
Fishers, IN USA - Wednesday, June 20, 2001 at 22:09:07 (CDT)Having worked
for a local VNA with hospice care, I have nothing but the highest praise and regards
for the services provided by all hospice care providers. May your quilt project
be a shining example of what can be accomplished by such dedicated people.
Beverly Morshed <bmorshed@aol.com>
Amherst, NH USA - Tuesday, June 19, 2001 at 14:58:44 (CDT)I have two friends
who both volunteer their time to Hospice, here in BC. I thought to stitch a square
for the quilts was a way I could give of myself. This is a very worthwhile project!
Wilma BC Canada - Friday, June 15, 2001 at 15:29:31 (CDT) The quilt
square that I stitched was done in rememberance of my uncle. He was a very special
man who spent his last days in the confort of a Hospice facility here in Florida.
Although he was in a coma and never knew the wonderful care he received, it was
a great comfort to the family knowing that he was given the respect and loving
care he deserved. My donation to this hospice project has been a healing time.
I am proud to be part of this donation along with my fellow stitchers to Hospice.
A special thanks goes to all the people who work at the many Hospice Centers around
the U.S. for the care and concern shown to people who are in your care.
Charlotte Woodworth <CAWRHW@webtv.net>
FT. Lauderdale, FL USA - Friday, June 15, 2001 at 11:01:41 (CDT) My quilt
squares will be done to honor two men, Ray Hayden and Robert Wade, both of whom
were comforted with hospice care in their final days. I can't think of any cause
more worthy. The volunteers and staff at the hospice centers all over the world
make a huge difference in people's lives. I know that my family has been directly
touched with their mission and we are all very thankful for what they do.
Denise Hayden <dfhayden@iquest.net>
Indianapois, IN USA - Friday, June 15, 2001 at 08:45:45 (CDT)Stitching
a square for one of these quilts has been a therapeutic way for me to remember
my brother-in-law, who died of cancer in December 1999. The fact that it can then
be used to raise funds to help care for others with termninal illnesses is a wonderful
bonus, as far as I am concerned. These quilts will be beautiful, shining testimonies
to all our loved ones, past and present. Laura Lee <got2sew@hotmail.com>
Glasgow, Scotland UK - Friday, June 15, 2001 at 05:19:17 (CDT)My father
was Charles Reavis. The love and care given to my father and family during his
illness will never be forgotten. I truly admire the people that assist the families
in their care. The quilts and the people that did the squares of love are beautiful.
Jay Reavis <beachbum59@home.com>
Ankeny, IA USA - Wednesday, June 13, 2001 at 19:29:45 (CDT)I think this
is a wonderful idea. and would like to participate in a future quilt. please contact
me whenever you are ready to do another one. My friend Susan Wasuita told me about
you and your project. I have seen her finished square. and peeked at the ones
on your site. fabulous! Christi Walkup Christi Walkup <velvet28@juno.com>
St. Louis, Missouri USA - Monday, May 28, 2001 at 10:45:53 (CDT)Marie
Ward did one of the squares in quilt number 2. She has dedicated it to my husband
who passed away in 1983. He was one of the first patients of our local Hospice
(Alamance/Caswell). I have nothing but praise for this wonderful organization.
The quilts are beautiful and I wish you sucess on this projet. Jerrie
Reavis <scatcat2001@msn.com>
Graham, NC USA - Sunday, May 27, 2001 at 18:52:11 (CDT)I am proud to be
a participent in the stitching of quilt squares. The quilts are going to be beautiful
and surely is an act of love from the stitchers.I love this site and am enjoying
looking at the finished squares. Therese Therese H <treebh@excite.com>
Norwalk, Ct USA - Friday, April 13, 2001 at 16:01:42 (CDT)Meadowlark Hospice
of Clay Center, Ks is a wonderful organization comprised of caring, compassionate
workers. I have witnessed first-hand how important their care is to those who
are making the transition from life to death. They not only care for the patient,
but for the patients family. I am honored and proud to be supporting this project
knowing how much good it will bring to others who need Hospice care. My most heart-felt
thanks goes to everyone involved in this project and to those who will be supporting
it through their donations. Linda Yarrow <yarrowjd@flinthills.com>
Wakefield, Ks USA - Thursday, April 12, 2001 at 17:36:03 (CDT)
