Hi Nancy,
I am from the Nevis,Park Rapids, MN area. We are not real far from the headwaters of the Mississippi, Leech Lake area. I have been quilting 10 plus years but really lots the last 4 yrs (after my hubby and I retired) I taught school /preschool/and was a child care center director for many years. We have 2 daughters and 4 grandchildren. I hope all is well with your son.