In 1979, Stan's nimble-fingered sister Becky created a family tree quilt. Erling and Beverly's six kids and five grandkids each dipped their hands into red paint and stained this white fabric with their unique palm prints. The result was this stitched-together gift honoring Mom and Dad. It has been cycled around a bit over the years, and this summer it has a new home on our screen porch. Just the thing to mute the western sun when we're trying to watch baseball. We clipped on some o-rings and hung it on cup hooks, so the quilt can be opened or closed at will.
Now look at Stan's little twig, middle left. There wasn't much on it in 1979. Kathleen and her three girls missed the cutoff by a full year, as they made their sudden addition to the extended family in the fall of 1980.
Nonetheless, we'll cherish this one-of-a-kind treasure. . . then pack it up safely for someone else to enjoy.
Thanks, Becky!
