It’s time to snuggle!
Winter time, that is. Maybe not officially by the calendar, but officially by my bones!
And what better way to snuggle than to cozy up in a quilt. (One better way would be to cozy up with a quilt AND a cat, but for me, that’s a given!)
So I have gotten out my two favorite quilts. I didn’t have far to go, as I have held them close to my heart since I received them.
Jan’s Healing Quilt
Barbara’s Healing Quilt
If you have ever received a handmade quilt as a gift, you know why these are my favorites. The time and expense involved are one thing (maybe two), but the honor of receiving one is way over the top. Think of the love and healing thoughts that went into each quilt. That’s what I absorb when I wrap myself in their embrace.
Jan Brockett made the green quilt. She and her husband Burt brought it to me in 2011 when I was undergoing chemotherapy and daily radiation treatments. I was too sick to get off the couch and give Jan a hug, but I was not too sick to feel my heart fill.
Barbara Tavolazzi made the sunny yellow and lavender quilt. She made it for me after she heard my cancer had come back. She figured (rightfully so) that I could use a little extra TLC.
What is it about Jan’s and Barbara’s nature, and yours and mine, that makes us want to reach out in love and compassion to those who are suffering? Could it be that we have all suffered? Could it be that we are all connected by a band of human emotions that can wrench our hearts as easily as warm them? Could it be that basic human nature is good, compassionate and filled with love?
If you enjoy pondering answers to these questions, I have one more for your consideration.
Who received the most love from the healing quilts?
A. Jan or Barbara because of their giving?
B. Me because of my receiving?
C. You because this post gives you a moment to reflect on the love you have given and the love you have received?
D. ALL of the above.
Yep, you’re right. Whichever one you choose, you chose correctly. That’s the way it works.
Now that I’ve shared my healing quilts with you, it’s time to turn my attention to blankets.
God sent me a new favorite last night:
God’s Healing Blanket!
Happily crying❤️
They do seem to do together, don’t they!
Always love and look forward to your posts. xoxox
Thanks, Judy. They’re like a diary–only public!
You warm my soul every time you write the beautiful thoughts that come straight from your heart. Snuggle up in those love quilts and continue to enjoy the snow white blanket from your spectacular view. Shingletown brought us many white blankets last night. Hope to see you soon. XOXO
Thanks, Deb. Your soul is a warm as they come, however. 🙂
Gayle, you always put a smile on my heart. Thank you so much for that.
I wanted to write after you last post. We too have an outside claw foot bathtub. We use it for our tub year round. I got tired of dusting our inside tub so we made it into a koi pond. It’s been like that for about 10 years. We love our outdoor tub. At the end of a hard days work on our property we soak in our tub with a glass of wine. It’s the perfect size for both of us. It’s very peaceful lying there looking up at the sky watching the clouds pass by. I’m happy you have your tub!
All our love to you Gayle, Carol
Hi Carol, Did you say you have an indoor koi pond? You are an original! Maybe we can come visit one day and see what else you’ve been up to…..
Gayle! The quilts are beautiful – as is the love that flows all around you. I received a handmade quilt from my friend Mona, who lives in Texas, after Doug died last year – it has beautiful deep greens and shades of plum and gold – and little cats all through it! Sometimes I wrap up in it, but most often I spread it out on top of the white bedspread on my bed in the morning and one of my cats, Emma, snuggles down into it for a long nap. I love sharing it with her. And every morning I send blessings across the miles to Mona and feel such joy. And God’s blanket? Stunning! -With love, Rita
I love Mona! And, of course, a cat knows what a quilt is for. A cat also knows what to do with food. 🙂
Beautiful quilts, beautiful breathtaking view from your home!
Thanks, Terry. God and his angels aim to please!
New insights, new revelations every time you write, Gayle! As I read your latest blog about blankets, I felt your arms of love and compassion enfold me and cuddle me up….you’re magical, just like the 3 blankets you wrote about….Thank you for your incredible giving and embracing in every one of your blogs….I love you and honor you so…..Francie
Hi Francie, Thank you–you are quite cuddly, you know! I fondly remember the nights of Christmas caroling around your neighborhood….so much fun!
I have my own response to your question and yes all of the answers are right for each person. Remember it is the JOY
It certainly is! Thank you again, Barbara, for the healing quilt!