More and more is coming out about the accident, as the police report became available and Kaela spoke with one of the people who stopped to help. Would you believe the first people on the scene to help Kaela were an off-duty police officer and his mother? Angels on earth in the right place at the right time, and brave enough to stop. Kaela spoke with the mother who was able to clarify a lot of things. Kaela must have been in such shock. It was good for her to hear that they got the babies and Charlotte out first, then some men got Joe out, and then the EMS and fire rescue arrived although she said they waited a long time for that. Kaela is getting good help for her PTSD but I think it will be a long healing process.
These are the moments we are cherishing..... David with the babies, Ellie and Amelia. Behind this photo is a lot of spit up, laundry, feedings, changings, and two-almost-three year old Charlotte adding a lot to the mix too.
On our trip to Utah I started listening to Barbara Kingsolver's latest novel, Demon Copperhead. It is set in the mountains of southern Appalachia during the opioid crisis - themes of dysfunctional foster care, poverty, neglect, cruelty, addiction and everything that goes with it. Desperation, and hope. Based on Dickens' David Copperfield. The larger societal systems that just keep people in poor rural areas down. Difficult themes and I highly recommend it but with a very big "content/language warning" for my gentle quilter friends. Demon is an unforgettable character, rarely has a character felt more real, and you are just desperately rooting for him the whole time. And it's sort of a tortured love letter to Appalachia where my Mom and all her people were from.
Your “lovebirds” quilt is looking good! With a toddler and 2 babies to help with, it’s a wonder you get any sewing done. Best wishes to your daughter and family for a solid recovery from PTSD - not easy! I LOVED Demon Copperhead - great book! And David Copperfield is a favorite too.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun project. Did you ever show us your design sketch?
ReplyDeleteLovely family, so many smiles even in adversity.
No because it is so rough! And ever evolving.
DeleteThis will be such a delightful quilt when it's finished, Cynthia! I'm looking forward to your continued progress and the coming blocks.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great photo of David and the babies. He looks so happy.
It's good Kaela was able to learn more about what happened immediately after the crash. Whenever she comes to mind I send a prayer Heavenward.
Nancy at ndmessier @ gmail. (Again, google wouldn't let me do anything but Anonymous or Name/url. So sorry for the inconvenience.)
Rainbow and Love birds are so pretty--Great needleturn applique --I have loads of trouble doing that neatly...;000 you, obviously, do it well nice work hugs, Julierose
ReplyDeleteThe Lovebirds quilt is just so fun! I really love the nod to the Utah mountains. ;)
ReplyDeleteBless Kaela's heart--that is great that she has been able to get some answers from some of those on the scene (who were not at the accident by accident). I just read a novel about a woman who had survived a serious accident, and the journey she went through trying to get through the PTSD and come to grips with what happened--when she could finally remember it all. Kaela's experience echos a lot of points in the story. Glad she is improving--and has such a good support system.
It is heartwarming to read what a close and supportive family you are. Recovery takes a long time and much energy but you manage to balance dealing with the stress and physical recovery with love bird stitching and child care.
ReplyDeleteYou will come out strong and well in the end.
All the best
Queenie
I'm sure working on the lovebird quilt is giving you much peace to work on these days. I hope the answers Kaela is getting about the accident helps somehow to process it. I cannot imagine.
ReplyDeleteLove that photo of David and the babies!!
Love seeing the progress on your Lovebirds quilt! The rainbow is delightful.:) Wonderful that recovery is happening for your family and things are starting to return to normal. What a terrible thing to experience for all involved.
ReplyDeleteLove your rainbow block!
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