Wednesday, May 26, 2021

H2H: Front Line Workers

 I have a quilt I am going to give to the pastor at my church, but it has not yet been quilted. You get to see the uncompleted top. (And I hope she doesn't read this; I think I'm safe there. She won't see my secret plan.)

Hands2Help has encouraged us to give away a quilt to a front line worker, aka Hometown Heroes. They have all worked so hard and been so dedicated; they need some thanks for all they have done. My pastor has worked very hard and has met with some backlash. Surprisingly, some people complained to her about the fact that we were not having in-person worship during the pandemic! The staff all worked together to provide meaningful on-line worship. I know it was difficult for them to make the transition, but they made it great for the rest of us. Her job was made even harder by the fact that one of her staff members was on maternity leave, so the work load on her and the remaining staff had increased.

I found out that she gets criticized just for any old thing: the sermon topic, the hymns that were chosen, you name it. I didn't know people could be so.... petty. I know she has worked very hard and has put her heart and soul into doing the right thing. 

Anyway, I appreciate her hard work, her dedication, and her unflagging optimistic attitude, so she will be getting this quilt some time in the next couple of months. Pattern is "Magic Carpet" by I-can't-remember-who. This was a kit.

Click here to see other quilts gifted to front line workers.



5 comments:

Louise said...

This is a wonderful piece to give to your pastor, Carol. I'm sure she'll appreciate the talent and caring you put into it :)

Geri said...

What a gorgeous gift to give, or receive.

Pat at Bell Creek Quilts said...

a wonderful quilt for a wonderful pastor!

Sarah Craig said...

It's a great quilt, Carol, and a wonderful story! Pastors are often unsung hometown heroes!

Quiltdivajulie said...

Our one son would agree 100% that pastors are criticized way too often by petty parishioners. What a beautiful gesture on your part.