Monday, March 11, 2013

Porch Time Quilt in Denmark

Here's proof my quilt made it to the lovely country of Denmark. This photo should be the third one down, but I wanted to highlight it as I love Lene and love seeing her beaming face!
Here she is before seeing the quilt, but reading the letter I sent along. Seeing her two sons casually touching her makes me cry!!

I got to see my son this weekend for the first time since he has returned from his trip, and he gave me this gift from Lene. She said she made these while he was visiting using the colors in the quilt. It is so like her to be generous and thinking of others.
My son posted this on Facebook while he was away. The top photo was the first time they had met at the AFS exchange building in Denmark in 2005. The lower photo was taken before he left for home February 2013. Lene's hair started falling out from chemo while he was there.
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  1. Jayne HonnoldMarch 11, 2013 at 6:26 AM

    Making me cry, too! *sniffle-sniffle*

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  2. CathyMarch 11, 2013 at 6:32 AM

    So touching...I teared up too!

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  3. DebraMarch 11, 2013 at 6:59 AM

    Your quilt is really lovely and such a thoughtful gift.

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  4. MichelleMarch 11, 2013 at 7:10 AM

    You are such a thoughtful person. The smile on her face is priceless. Love, love, love the quilt and LOVE the pics of your son with them...before and after.

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  5. WendyMarch 11, 2013 at 7:19 AM

    Very touching and a lovely gift.

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  6. pauletteMarch 11, 2013 at 7:25 AM

    NOW this is why we quilt!! Definitely a teary, touching moment!! Thanks for sharing!!
    P

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  7. PatMarch 11, 2013 at 7:37 AM

    Such a wonderful quilt and one with so many layers of emotion for all of you. Thank you for sharing these photos.

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  8. KimMarch 11, 2013 at 7:54 AM

    She is sitting there sobbing over your letter and they are comforting their suffering mother, cancer doesn't just affect the person suffering with the cancer does it? Her sons are hurting for her and it reached us all way across the sea. Yes, I am crying too. How sweet to have captured that tenderness and for your son to recognize it for the special moment it was.

    Thanks for sharing and Happy Sewing

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  9. Janet O.March 11, 2013 at 7:55 AM

    Tender times, Lori. How sweet of her to make the potholders in the colors from the quilt. What a difficult thing for her and her family, and how wonderful of you to send your love in a quilt to enfold her!

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  10. BertieMarch 11, 2013 at 8:07 AM

    A touching story and your quilt made her day looking at the pictures!

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  11. DonieneMarch 11, 2013 at 8:12 AM

    This post brought tears to my eyes!!! I was having a "bummer" morning - but there are others with so much more and handle it with much more grace!

    Blessings to you and Lene!!

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  12. julieQMarch 11, 2013 at 8:27 AM

    I cried too at the love displayed here, in so very many forms...pictures, quilts, touch...thank you.

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  13. WoolenSailsMarch 11, 2013 at 8:44 AM

    That really touched my heart and I hope that I can get better and faster at quilt making so I can do things to bring joy into other's lives.

    Debbie

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  14. Sinta ReneeMarch 11, 2013 at 9:08 AM

    What a wonderful gift and beautiful quilt for Lene. My heart aches for her and her family but my prayers are with them as they fight this battle. I am confident that with all the love around her she will win.

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  15. Debra at HOMESPUN: http://www.thehomespun.com March 11, 2013 at 9:24 AM

    Such a stunning quilt! What a wonderful, wonderful gift! : )

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  16. quiltsbycheriMarch 11, 2013 at 9:36 AM

    so touching and heartwarming......

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  17. MareiMarch 11, 2013 at 9:52 AM

    Your post today brought me to tears.....

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  18. KarenMarch 11, 2013 at 10:16 AM

    What a joyous moment shared in the photo!

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  19. MirandaMarch 11, 2013 at 10:55 AM

    All the moms on the world are touched by both of you I think...tears are rollong over my cheek! Good meets good...Lots of love for all of you!

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  20. audreyMarch 11, 2013 at 11:16 AM

    Wonderful to have the photos. Very heartfelt and touching.

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  21. TarynMarch 11, 2013 at 11:51 AM

    Thanks for sharing such a loving photo and story. Handsome son you've got there!

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  22. JeanneMarch 11, 2013 at 12:46 PM

    Your talent and generosity made her so happy. Thanks for sharing the photos and the story.

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  23. The Civil War QuilterMarch 11, 2013 at 1:15 PM

    What a heart-warming moment caught on camera. Seeing her sons' thoughtful touch misted my eyes too. The look on her face shows how greatly appreciated your loving gift was.

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  24. CheriMarch 11, 2013 at 3:19 PM

    Loving gift, loving family, loving post, thanks for sharing Lori! I stopped everything I was doing and went to a quiet place to pray for this family and yours.

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  25. Kindred QuiltsMarch 11, 2013 at 3:56 PM

    A moving story for all of us to embrace, and reminds us to count our blessings. There is such emotion in Lene's face as she is reading your letter... so very touching. Bless you for your kindness. And bless Lene.

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  26. AnonymousMarch 11, 2013 at 4:32 PM

    Sweet gift, sweet friendship and photo certainly captured the love!

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  27. LesleyMarch 11, 2013 at 4:32 PM

    Wonderful to read this post...so much love between you all. The quilt looks very much at home now!

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  28. LibbyMarch 11, 2013 at 4:53 PM

    What beautiful thing to share with us - I just love the now and then photo *s*

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  29. Betty LouMarch 11, 2013 at 6:11 PM

    I pray for Lene's recovery, she sounds like a lovely person and so appreciative of her Porch Time quilt. Your both special people.

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  30. AnnieOMarch 11, 2013 at 6:20 PM

    Lovely photos and lovely lady! She's sure to spend many a happy hour under HER quilt. Thanks for sharing the story.

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  31. VivianMarch 11, 2013 at 7:05 PM

    It's so special seeing Lene with her quilt, but just as special are the photos of her with her caring, comforting sons. Those are priceless moments, and thank you for sharing them with us. You have a generous soul, Lori.

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  32. AnneMarch 11, 2013 at 7:46 PM

    Such a special gift. I love the pictures of the family and how they recreated the second one. Priceless!

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  33. ChristyMarch 11, 2013 at 8:24 PM

    Very touching...thanks for sharing! What a comforting gift for Lene, very special.

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  34. Juliann in WAMarch 11, 2013 at 8:29 PM

    Love this story!

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  35. SharonMarch 11, 2013 at 8:35 PM

    What a great story, and how perfect that you were able to get this to her via your son. Fabulous.

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  36. DarleneMarch 11, 2013 at 9:30 PM

    It's a beautiful quilt, Lori. I'm sitting here with tears in my eyes - you're a true friend, Lori. God Bless you!

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  37. BethMarch 11, 2013 at 9:44 PM

    Beautiful smile. Beautiful family. Beautiful quilt.Lovely post.

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  38. MerilynMarch 12, 2013 at 1:46 AM

    It's posts and storys like this that make blogland such a wonderful place!!!! I can see that your quilt had a major impact on the receiver, and how nice to see the love and support given to her by her sons, there is a lot of love in that home!!!!!
    You're a blessed soul Lori!!!!!

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  39. antique quilterMarch 12, 2013 at 2:07 AM

    wonderful post, so touching. your such a giving person and making her happy just makes it all so worth while
    Kathie

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  40. KimmeMarch 12, 2013 at 3:09 AM

    Bought tears to my eyes Lori. Thank you for sharing this touching post.

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  41. BarbMarch 12, 2013 at 3:58 AM

    what a gift of love of comfort you have given her -
    I loved the recreated photo - wonderful post and so touching.

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  42. KarenMarch 12, 2013 at 8:02 AM

    Such a beautiful story of friendship and caring. Touched my heart.

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  43. BrandieMarch 12, 2013 at 9:40 AM

    That was a really wonderful thing that you did. A caring and loving thing! You are so sweet and all who know you know this is true! Take care!

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  44. SueMarch 12, 2013 at 10:29 AM

    All very touching. A wonderful gift to comfort. Shared love is the best !

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  45. Vicky FMarch 12, 2013 at 5:05 PM

    The big smile says it all. You are very generous and kind.

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  46. MARCIEMarch 12, 2013 at 5:11 PM

    What a beautiful quilt and wonderful gift! You see so much love in these photos from the gifting to one another to the family affection. Very sweet. I wish her well in her recovery.

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  47. ChantalMarch 12, 2013 at 6:52 PM

    I remember you saying "I hope she will like it". Well, you got your wish and she got sooooo much more. What a beautiful gift a quilted friendship is. Just love it. The best Hallmark moment of 2013 for sure! So touching. I wish her a speedy recovery.
    Thanks for sharing Lori. It makes me forget my little problems.

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  48. Randy D.March 13, 2013 at 10:15 AM

    You are a real angel, Lori! And I just love the pictures of Lene with her boys including Kenny! What a gift!!

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  49. JantineMarch 14, 2013 at 2:46 AM

    That was a kind thing to do! She is really happy with it, it must feel great your quilt was soooo welcome! Hope she is going to get better soon!

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  50. KathMarch 14, 2013 at 3:13 PM

    I was struck at how beautiful Lene is and I LOVE her new short hair, she looks great!

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  51. KatMarch 24, 2013 at 9:10 AM

    Beautiful and touching...thanks for sharing the moment with us!

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