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Memories

December 31, 2017 by monika

As 2017 draws to a close, memories flood my mind and soul.  Most prominent in my mind is the day that my life changed forever:  March 29th, 2017, the day the Lord called John, my husband and best friend, to his eternal home.  Life has been an emotional struggle for me since.  My family and my friends have been there to support and encourage and the Lord has been my Strength and Comfort.

For Christmas, I made my 7 grandchildren a memory pillow to help them with their own grieving.  Grandpa loved his children and grandchildren.  And they loved him.  I wanted them to have something tangible they could hold in their hands that would remind them of him.  I took some of Grandpa’s frequently worn shirts and pieced together a small pillow that they could hug, hold close and feel like they were being hugged by grandpa.  As they were opening their “gift from grandpa”, it was precious to see each child’s reaction to the pillow.

As all of us look ahead into the future and a new year, it can be frightening, worrisome.  I am reminded of Corrie Ten Boom’s words: “Never be afraid to trust an unknown future to a known God.”  May God bless you and yours.

Edit: After many requests this Memory Pillow designs is now available for 7×7 hoops.  It can be purchased here: https://www.omasplace.com/ed/memory-pillow-7×7/

Comments

  1. Gina says

    January 3, 2018 at 4:47 am

    What a beautiful idea Monika. Could you tell me where you got the pattern for the cushion as i have been looking for ideas ( don’t particularly like the usual ones that are going around.) I will be looking on oma’s for the wording. I am sure the family loved them too.

  2. Amy Henderson says

    January 7, 2018 at 8:07 am

    As I sit down to embroider and many other times God has brought you to mind. I try to stop and pray for you and the family. May you find comfort in knowing you are being lifted up to the God of all comfort and peace.

  3. Pam says

    January 10, 2018 at 1:12 am

    These are truly a beautiful gift from Grandpa – Bless your family and may you be surrounded with wonderful memories.

  4. Belinda says

    July 21, 2018 at 4:49 pm

    Would it be improper to ask you to design a similar pillow saying for those of us who have lost loved ones also? I know the pain felt when you lose a loved one having lost a son and a grandchild myself. I would love to make pillows for some of my friends also. Please consider doing this if it is not too soon for you to concentrate on a project like this.

  5. Belinda says

    July 21, 2018 at 4:51 pm

    Forgive me I just saw where you have posted this design. I called myself looking…

  6. Mona Els says

    August 28, 2018 at 4:44 pm

    I would love the free stitched with love design, but I cant get it downloaded,
    Please help.
    Warmest regards,
    Mona

  7. monika says

    August 31, 2018 at 7:36 pm

    Mona, try again. There was a problem earlier, but it should be resolved now.
    Monika

  8. Robin Farley says

    October 7, 2018 at 11:52 pm

    I don’t see where to purchase the design that was used on the pillows from Grandpa.
    Losing anyone you love is so tragic. I lost both my sisters and I would love to make these pillows for my necessities and nephews!
    Thank you Robin

  9. monika says

    October 13, 2018 at 9:11 am

    Robin, the design is an in the hoop pillow for 7×11″ hoops. The pillow is actually 7×7, so if you have an 8×8 hoop, that would work, too. You can find the design here:
    https://www.omasplace.com/ed/memory-pillow-7×7/
    Thanks for your interest in our design.
    Monika

  10. Nancy says

    January 3, 2021 at 2:04 pm

    I have lost my husband, just before the holidays in 2020 unexpectedly due to cardiac arrest. Like Monika he was my best friend, love, and also fellow musician/co-music teacher. I am struggling and was looking through Oma’s site for a tribute to make for him. Her pillow idea is perfect! Thank you so much and also for Corey Ten Boom’s words as the new year has arrived with so many concerns from 2020. I pray that Monika continues to be blessed by the Lord and that her words continue reach others who have lost loved ones. God’s blessings to everyone.

  11. Nancy says

    January 3, 2021 at 2:06 pm

    I have lost my husband, just before the holidays in 2020 unexpectedly due to cardiac arrest. Like Monika he was my best friend, love, and also fellow musician/co-music teacher. I am struggling and was looking through Oma’s site for a tribute to make for him. Her pillow idea is perfect! Thank you so much and also for Corey Ten Boom’s words as the new year has arrived with so many concerns from 2020. I pray that Monika continues to be blessed by the Lord and that her words continue reach others who have lost loved ones. Thank you to Oma. God’s blessings to everyone.

  12. monika says

    February 1, 2021 at 12:29 am

    Nancy, I am so sorry to hear of your husband’s loss. Thank you for your kind words. My husband passed away almost 4 years ago and the Lord has blessed me with a second husband who I love dearly. Please know that the pain of loss and grief will get less, though it will always be there, just not become as crippling. May you find comfort in the beautiful memories and the knowledge that the Lord will carry you through the storms of life. HE carried me through those dark hours. May He grant you peace of mind and heart.

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