How lovely, both the quilt and the story. One smile can do so much good in the world. It can make your whole day. Ask me how I know.
A young man on a motorbike gave me the most wonderful smile because I let him into the traffic flow. I was at a rather low point at the time but his smile made me feel so good all day I decided to pay it forward whenever I can. I'm still smiling at people and that was at least 15 years ago.
When you get a smile back it makes at least 2 people feel good for the day.