The Benediction

Granddaughter Katie’s Benediction

Granddaughter, Katie Wildman, was not able to participate in the creative preparations for her grandmother's funeral, including the programs and caramels. Tearfully, from Iowa, she asked what she could do to contribute. She chose to edit and polish the volume of rough notes for the service knowing I was too sick to complete the task.

When plans for the service started getting long,

Katie, selflessly, chose to be eliminated from the funeral program.

Although you have been reading the long, unedited version of Betty's life's story,

Katie's edited version was beautiful.

I offer her personally penned benediction as a closing.

Thank you, Katie, for being the person you are.

Quilting is a thoughtful process.

From choosing the fabric, to measuring and stitching the seams;

Each step has a special place in the overall design.

Each of you contributed to the blocks in her life.

We are warmed and comforted by your remembrances and thoughtfulness.

The quilt of Betty’s life is very, very beautiful.