Last April many of us were deeply affected upon learning that Shemsa's husband, along with two other brothers were murdered. As we were grieving and praying for Shemsa and her young children the Lord put on my heart to make a group quilt representing the prayers and love of her sisters in Christ around the world.
Mark left yesterday for Turkey with this quilt tucked into his luggage, along with some notes from women that contributed to making this quilt. 25 women from 3 continents sent blocks for this quilt. It has been amazing to see the outpouring of compassion and love from so many women. After I put in the last stitch on the binding and spread out the quilt I got quite emotional. I pray that God continues to comfort Shemsa and that she feels God's presence as well as the love of her sisters in Christ through this token of our love.
For a recent update on Shemsa and the children here is an interview with her. http://www.compassdirect.org/en/display.php?page=news&length=long&lang=en&idelement=5049
1 comment:
We have experienced first hand God's love wrapped up in a quilt. How tragic for Shemsa - what a wonderful display of God's love in the midst of such tragedy.
May God bless you,
Don & Be
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