The Space Quilt
When we married, It didn’t come as a complete surprise to learn that my wife Kay was a quilter. As a part of our Southern heritage, that skill set has been passed down from grandmothers to mothers to daughters for generations. And for good reasons. Those quilts have warmed many of us on cold winter nights.
As time went on, Kay crafted quite a few quilts. Many for babies, some for family, some for non-profits to be auctioned to benefit their cause. None of them were for me.
Fast forward several years and I finally amassed the courage to ask if I might have a quilt made just for my use. Kay’s immediate response and only question was to ask what kind of quilt I wanted. After a moment of thought, I asked for a space quilt.
As you can see from the accompanying photo, she did a great job of granting my wish. No, it’s not a full size quilt, but I imagine in your lifetime you have seen these lap quilts used by friends or relatives. It’s the perfect size for what I wanted!
About two months ago, I had major surgery to remove the remaining cancer left after a full regimen of radiation and then Chemo. The operation was a success.
One of the side effects of radiation, chemo and surgery was a feeling of being cold, no matter what temperature we set the thermostat. My space quilt was used daily. I am finally recovering from the cold feelings.
Besides crafting an excellent quilt and managing a very large banking job, Kay has become a proficient nurse and has help me in countless ways through this long journey of cancer. I can not express how appreciative I am for her loving care.
I am also very thankful and ever grateful for the support and prayers extended to us by family, friends and our wonderful community. My prognosis is good, the Doctors think they removed all of the cancer and, hopefully, I am on my way to recovery. I’m still keeping that quilt close by!