Saturday, October 3, 2009

Blessing to you Emma and your family

Dear Emma, I have such fond memories of you and all the fun we shared being on the board of the FQFG long ago.  Your spirit and knowledge were always inspiring to me and well as your kindness.  Bless you and your family Emma, you will be sorely missed.  love, Carole Reil
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  1. AnonymousOctober 3, 2009 at 3:30 PM

    This really is a story about Reaka, but Emma shared it with me. I had Reaka in my 4th grade class. At Christmas time I gave each child a Christmas tree ball with their name painted on it in gold. Reaka's was bright pink. Several years later I was at the Allebes' home at Christmas time. Emma was showing me their lovely decorations and tree. The tree was decorated in a coordinated style - I've forgotten what it was, but all white angels and bows for example. All of a sudden Emma said,"Oh, look at this," as she removed a bright pink ball from the tree and rehung it far in the back. It seems that Reaka insisted her ball be on the tree every year regardless of the'plan'. It was reluctantly hung in the back, but always made its way to the front!

    I have taken classes with and from you,Emma,for many years. I have always loved your style and enthusiasm. I especially appreciate the inspiration and individual help you have given my over the years. The quilting world will be a lesser place without your immeasuable generosity. You will live on in my head and my heart.

    Mary Wilkinson

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