A Patchwork of Memories

This week I accomplished one of my summer goals: I finished the two quilts I was making for Caleb and Zion. They are scrap quilts, made mostly of pieces of fabric inherited from Grandma Goldie. She taught me to quilt, and also passed on her values of saving EVERYTHING and making something out of nothing!

I think they turned out so well! They are the same pattern and the same fabrics, but placed differently. The pattern is called "Charm Star." The quilts have different backing fabrics, so it will be easy for the boys to tell them apart.
I think Grandma Goldie would be proud! Tomorrow would be her 91st birthday. Happy Birthday, Grandma!
Caleb and Zion played in my piano recital on Monday night, June 4th. They did very well, as usual! It was so nice to have them as a part of this recital, which very well may be my last for quite awhile. I had 16 students playing, representing several countries (Burma, Kenya, Tanzania, Liberia, Japan, and the US!)
Did you know I've taught piano lessons for 17 years--ever since I was 17 years old?? Geez, I feel old.
Today was our last day at Augustana Lutheran Church and Lutheran Campus Ministry at the University of Chicago. Unfortunately, I don't have many good pictures from the day. The cake was good!! It was such a difficult day, that I don't really know how to put it into words. I guess I would say we are feeling excited about where we are headed, but sad to be leaving such a wonderful ministry. It also feels weird to be "leaving" a community and yet still be living down the street.

One final note: 2 days of school left, and only 3 days until vacation!! YIPPEE!!