My Gramma loved to make for us
A quilt hand stitched with love.
Each finished one a masterpiece
That we were so proud of.
Mom said that I was wrapped in love
The day that I was born,
For Gramma made me my first quilt
From dresses she had worn.
Now that quilt became a treasure,
Held close through passing years.
It brought me so much comfort;
I felt my Gramma near.
"Each stitch was made for you with love,"
I heard my Gramma say.
"Each patch holds priceless memories
I've passed to you today.
An heirloom you will treasure
With every passing year.
May it cover you and comfort you
When my arms cannot be near."
Years now have passed, and I a bride,
Then heard my Gramma say,
"I've made for you a bridal quilt
For this your special day."
Her fingers, bent and feeble,
Made from her wedding dress
A priceless patchwork quilt for me,
A treasure I confess.
"Each stitch was made for you with love,"
I heard my Gramma say.
"Each patch holds priceless memories
I've passed to you today.
An heirloom you will treasure
With every passing year.
May it cover you and comfort you
When my arms cannot be near."
Now Gramma is up in Heaven,
But before she passed away
She reminded me of her love,
And I can hear her say ...
"I will always be close by;
I'm never far away.
Each quilt holds priceless memories
I've passed to you today.
An heirloom you will treasure
With every passing year.
May it cover you and comfort you
When my arms cannot be near."
Copyrighted by Linda J. Stevenson.
For permission to use, please contact: Ljstevenson1@juno.com
FAMILY MUSIC RESOURCES: www.MaryRiceHopkins.com
About Me
- LINDA
- I was born in the naval port of Norfolk, Virginia, the daughter of a US Navy Master Chief. With the exception of 1 year living in Boston, Mass.,and two years in Hanau, Germany, I have lived in the historic state of Virginia all my life. I now reside in the beautiful Roanoke Valley. Though raised in a Christian home, I was in my early 20’s before making a commitment of my life to Christ. Since then I have spent many years in full-time ministry. I am currently employed as an accountant with a Christian child care center in Roanoke and also serve as the Office Manager and Scheduling Coordinator for singer and songwriter Mary Rice Hopkins who resides in California.
