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Previous Challenge Entry (Level 1 – Beginner)
Topic: Sewing (02/22/07)

TITLE: Matthew's Quilt
By Tim Pickl
02/23/07

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For months, Granny collected scrap cloth remnants from family and friends--
She kept her project a secret as she sewed the quilt late into the evenings...
With great love, she carefully and meticulously sewed the quilt for Matthew--
She sang praises to God, thanking Him for healing her, and her precious grandson too...

Jesus, You are my Morning Star
I praise and worship You, my Lord
There's no one else like You
I really love You Lord, I do
I really love You Lord, I do

Matthew was born almost dead but the church asked the Lord to heal him completely,
And almost immediately Matthew came to life and cried to his mommy so sweetly!
Tears of relief and joy filled the Intensive Care Unit for hours that day:
Nurses and doctors were so touched by the presence of God they couldn't stay...

Jesus, You are my Morning Star
I praise and worship You, my Lord
There's no one else like You
I really love You Lord, I do
I really love You Lord, I do

Finally the quilt was finished, and Granny held it up to the light and smiled:
She whispered, "Thank You Jesus, I really love You Lord, I do--You are my Morning Star..."
The next day she gave the quilt to Matthew's parents and they were speechless:
They just wept, holding the quilt...such thoughtfulness...thank You Jesus...

Then Granny sang--
Jesus, You are my Morning Star
I praise and worship You, my Lord
There's no one else like You
I really love You Lord, I do
I really love You Lord, I do

dedicated to Matthew -- www.pickl.com/matthew


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Jan Ackerson 03/07/07
Interesting poetic structure, with the longer stanzas alternating with shorter ones. I'd like to see this tightened up a bit--it's a lovely tribute to Granny and to Matthew.
Marilee Alvey03/07/07
This must have been a very moving event of God in your life! Thanks for sharing it with us.


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