I want to tell you about something that is old, imperfect, flawless,
beautiful, unique, and thrifty. It is a blanket; such a beautiful quilt. It was
made, I believe, by my great grandmother, which makes it a special quilt. Its
many worn holes show its imperfections, and yet that’s what makes it flawless
to me. The holes show it’s been loved for many years. It has probably seen
rough years and that adds character. Despite the few holes, which I have
learned to love, it is really a gorgeous quilt. At first glance, it is very
colorful. So many beautiful patterns dance all over the quilt! This is what
makes it so unique. There are so many patterned fabrics that normally I would
not have thought to put together. This is probably because the fabric squares
of the quilt were once fashionable clothes before they were worn out and made
into a quilt. There is even a square from the skirt my Mimi wore in the fourth
grade, which makes the quilt all the more special. This beautiful quilt, in some
ways, reminds me of individual people. Individuals are all unique and beautiful
in their own ways despite their flaws. God has created us in unique and intricate
ways that I know we would have never thought about if it had been up to us. Thank
God for making you the beautiful and unique person you are today!
