What a powerful story!! I remember that event and praying for all involved. Quilting can be healing.
I have given several quilts to people who are hurting or sick and as I work on them I pray for that person. I make sure to tell them that when the quilt is given.
At the moment I don't have story to share, I am having an emotional day, we are putting one of our dogs down in about 2 hours and all I can think of is memories of her with my children.