| LACI & CONNER FOREVER IN OUR HEARTS |
| A QUILT IN THE MAKING FOR LACI'S FAMILY |
| "BLUE IS FOR CONNER ANDTHE PINK IS FOR LACI" |
 |
|
|
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
| From: Dawn (STARRY1ST) Jun-4, 2003 Hi, thought you guys might want to see the quilt that my quilting buddies and I have been making for Laci's family. RTE66 sent me a couple of blocks and I've made a couple of them. The rest were from a quilting forum I go to. It's only half way put together, it's what I've been working on today. |
| I should have the rest of it done tomorrow. Then it's going to Columbus, Ohio, for one very gracious lady to quilt and bind it. I hope it gives Sharon, Dennis, Brent, Amy and Ron some comfort. I just wanted to add that the colors were picked as pink for Laci and blue for Connor, but we didn't want it to look like a baby quilt so the pattern is the "Friendship Star". I am sashing it with a blue/black check and have pink/burgundy floral fabric for a border. Will probably add a second border, but not sure of the fabric yet. Probably in a dark blue, though. |
| From: _KAT Jun-4, 2003 It's beautiful, Dawn! You guys are wonderful. ********* From: Dawn (STARRY1ST) Jun-4, 2003 Thanks, Kat. It's just something I had to do. Fortunately, my quilting buddies thought it was a great idea, too. Lots of people contributed blocks. |
| From: MARY165 Jun-4, 2003 Starry, the quilt is looking very beautiful. This is a lot for you to tackle with a bad back. Good job! The Rochas should really appreciate the efforts of the quilters. ********* From: Dawn (STARRY1ST) Jun-4, 2003 Thanks, Mary. I think it's beautiful. :-) Laci just means so much to me, I was just thinking how I would love to have known her and to have made a baby quilt for Conner, instead..... sigh....... The girl who is going to quilt it, is going to put a medallion on the back and post who it's from, the states and is going embroider a SunBonnet Sue and Suspender Sam (small for Conner) with a little poem or the words to a "brown eyed girl", which was sung at her memorial. |
| THANK YOU STARRY! IT'S BEAUTIFUL!! Now all the world can enjoy it with your pictures. CindieC HOME LACI SCOTT INDEX |
|
| The Finished Memory Quilt is BELOW along with a letter from Sharon Rocha |
|
|
 |
 |
 |
| From: Dawn (STARRY1ST) December 10, 2003 The labels on the back are a poem and the other is a picture of Laci with the quilt information documented, such as the date, the organization who made it and the individual quilters names or hats. Many people put hours of time and work and love into this and I just know it will help the Rochas in their grief, especially this time of year. It was mailed this morning to the webmaster at www.lacipeterson.com and it will be given to someone from the Sund/Carrington foundation to present to Sharon. I understand the foundation is in contact with Sharon daily. |
| A CHILD IS LOANED “I’ll lend you for a little time, a child of mine,“ He said, For you to love while she lives, and mourn when she is dead. It may be six or seven years, or twenty-two or three, But, will you, until I call her back, take care of her for me? She’ll bring her charms to gladden you, and shall her stay be brief, You’ll have her lovely memories as solace for your grief. I cannot promise she will stay, since all from Earth return, But there are lessons taught down there that I want this child to learn. I’ve looked the world wide over in my search for teachers true And from the throngs that crowd life’s lanes, I have selected you. Now will you give her all your love, nor think the labor vain Nor hate me when I come to call, to take her back again? I fancied when I heard them say, “Dear Lord, Thy will be done. For all the joy thy child shall bring, the risk of grief we’ll run. We’ll shelter her with tenderness, we’ll love her while we may; And for the happiness we’ve known, will ever grateful stay. But shall the angels call for her much sooner than we planned, We’ll brave the bitter grief that comes, and try to understand.” |
|
|
 |
|
| Hi Dawn, I received the quilt that all of you made. I want you to know that I absolutely love it. I appreciate so much your kindness and consideration. I show it to everyone who comes to my house. I am so proud of it. I know all of you spent many hours putting this together and we appreciate it so much. There are so many wonderful people in this world. It is people like all of you who have helped us get through this horrific time. We will never get over losing Laci and Conner but your thoughtfulness helps to ease the pain. Thank you so much. Sharon Rocha and all of Laci's family |
|
|