What a heartwarming story. Really touched me as it reminded me of my DB who helped care for our mom when she had cancer. He too would feed her, rub her calves and feet, talk to her, whatever he could. I really admired him for it. Unfortunately, he is missing and presumed murdered so I wiill never be able to share the same kind of gesture with him as you did your brothers. Bless you.
Those quilts are gorgeous. Well done.