It never dawned on me when this project began that one of the first quilts I would need to make would be for my own daughter, Dylan. Tucking her in at night has been more comforting to me that I ever imagined. As I run my fingers over the prayer knots kindly tied by friends, I am tenderly reminded of all the prayers said for her. Seeing the promise of God's love in His written Word gently wrapped around her little body gives me continual hope during uncertain times.

Once we saw the comfort the quilts brought to our own family and friends, we knew this was something that God would want us to make available to others. Seeing the results of the direct connection between those in need of prayer and those praying for them further affirmed our mission. God has used countless people to confirm His hand in this work. Many have come along side us and shared in our vision, to each of you I will be eternally grateful. A number of others have come to a personal knowledge of Jesus as their Savior, beginning with my own husband. I am so blessed to have been a part of that transformation as my emotions overflow with great joy. Countless others have already been ministered to by their "Comforter" and found an unexplainable source of strength and hope within it's arms. Some families have been moved to bury their loved one with their quilt.

There is a powerful story behind each prayer quilt that leaves our home. Whether it is for a precious new life or for a young woman of twenty-one living with brain cancer, each one has a special significance. One story in particular seems to tug at my heart still. It is about a woman who purchased a quilt for her young son who is facing a possible life sentence in prison for an impulsive act of his youth. As a believer she strongly acknowledges the need for him to be held accountable for his actions, as a mother she is broken-hearted. He can't have his quilt in prison, but she has shown it to him and told him of all the prayers that have gone into it on his behalf. At the end of the day, in the absence of her son, she wraps herself within the embrace of his quilt. She has become stronger and drawn great comfort from the Word of God and the prayers of others wrapped around her broken spirit. We pray for each person that we send a quilt to and for their families. Although we will never meet them all, they continue to be in our prayers and we look forward to meeting them in eternity someday. Including the missionaries and orphan children on three continents whom we have had the privilege of sending prayer quilts in order to comfort them. There are other stories of God's love on our testimonials page that I hope you will take the time to read. Check it often as we will continually add more stories to this page and hope to encourage others through it. If you have a special story you would like to share please email it to me via the "contact us" page.

I feel behooved to tell you that throughout these three years I have been challenged physically, emotionally and spiritually. My body has been broken since the age of fifteen and my life has had it's share of personal challenges. My friend Amy thinks I should be in the nuthouse (well, my family might agree) with all that I have been through in my life. Without going into the details, I share this only to say that it has been the spirit of the Lord that has allowed me to press through things with an inner strength I have yet to comprehend. This has not come easy or without a cost but has been worth every tear, especially when I hear the stories of how the "Comforter" has helped others.

To those of you who are in a difficult place in your life, believe me when I say...He feels your pain. The Scriptures tell us He does. I pray this witness will give you some strength of spirit and courage to go on. Seek His wisdom and direction in His Word. Spend time in prayer with Him, He hears you and will bring rest to your soul. Give Him lordship in your life, it will ease your burden and renew your strength. "He will never leave you nor forsake you." There is nothing that can compare to the grace of God, that gift He gave us freely on the Cross at Calvary. The gifts of His grace remain unequaled!

We will be forever humbled by the things He has chosen to do! We will never be able to give back all that we have already received from the Lord, by His grace and through His blessings, as they continue to flow in abundance daily. And if it all ended tomorrow, we have already succeeded and wouldn't change it for the world. To Him, my friend, be all the glory and honor, forever and ever.