Two Occasions: Two Quilts

My niece has become engaged to a wonderful, wonderful man, and the wedding is to take place in just a little over a month. She's been a single mom for more than a dozen years, and everyone is delighted that she has met Mister Right and his two darling children.

The wedding invitation came and said something like "No gifts please" and suggested contributions to a particular charity. Which makes sense, since two households are merging and there couldn't possibly be anything they'd need.

Except a quilt, I think. I've never been good about being obedient in these kinds of situations. And besides, when I posted a picture of "Good Morning, Starshine" on Facebook, she admired it.

Our dear Sam turned six this past week, his birthday neatly sandwiched precisely midway between his mother's and mine. Six already! Where have the years gone?

Sam is a regular at Sunday School, and seems to enjoy church activities and Bible stories. At one point not too long ago, he had quite an interest in Adam and Eve.

I'd made the Jan Patek Bible Quilt long before Sam was born, and had packed it away until I knew the right recipient for it. Now I know! Happy Birthday, dear Sammy -- Happy Birthday to you!