Making quilts has been my salvation and given me a reason to go on after becoming disabled and then getting fibromyalgia. Living with pain 24/7 can really weigh you down and make you wonder what there is to live for knowing this is going to be lifelong.
I make comfort quilts for those who are sick, in the military, etc. and knowing that I am able to bring some joy to others makes each day worth facing. I have learned to take joy and contentment in all the little steps of quilt making, and I know I am helping myself as well as the recipients of my quilts.