In 2009, we lost a very special lady.  But, our loss is His gain!

She was a nun earlier in life, and left the order to marry a pastor.  Pastor Jim and Ms. Stone were very special people to us.  My husband attended a men’s Bible study that Pastor Stone led for a few years.  Ms. Stone was battling dementia.

I still recall the Easter that they joined with our family.  Those memories are cherished.

But, this flashback is about the prayer shawl I made for Pastor Stone when his wife passed away.  I have not put the instructions to it up.  But, it is very simple to make with three cross blocks and two Jacob’s Ladder blocks.

Since Mrs. Stone was cremated, Pastor Stone wanted me to put the shawl in the narthex of our church with Mrs. Stone’s photos so folks attending the service would notice the photos because of the bright Texas Hill Country fabrics.

I have made a number of these prayer shawls and they are special to everyone who has received one.  I am just grateful that folks enjoy my quilted gifts to them.