Quilts to Kosairs

Today has started off so wonderful.  I have been trying to arrange to deliver some beautiful quilts made by the American Mothers, Inc. Chapter in Lexington to the Kosair's Children hospital for a few months, but we've been playing phone tag, and had schedule match up issues.  Finally, today was the day that we were able to meet.

At 10:30 am I picked up Susan Hill, 2011 Mother of the Year, and together she and I drove to downtown Louisville, Kosair's Children Hospital to deliver the four huge bags of quilts.  When we arrived in the lobby, there were three people waiting to greet us.  Julie was my main contact.

We unloaded all the quilts onto the train trolley (a decorated cart) and took some photos (coming soon).  Just as we were finishing up the photos, a lady that was passing by asked if she could buy a quilt, and then proceeded to explain her story.  It was terrible, her little granddaughter fell under a lawn mower and her arm was severed.  We were happy to give her a quilt.  Seeing the joy in her face, and knowing that was one of fifty people that will receive a beautiful hand made quilt was everything I needed to know this was worthwhile.  She looked at the variety of quilts and chose one with an elephant.  It was precious!

Service is, and always has been a very important aspect of my character and life.  I hope I can instill this value in my children through example and opportunity.  What a great morning!