Bishop Burton helps quilt maker meet goal
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LOGAN, UTAH
Bishop H. David Burton visited the Logan 13th Ward, Logan Utah South Stake, on May 19 where he promised to appear when 91-year-old Lenna Jacobson finished her 1,000th quilt.
She began this ambitious undertaking immediately after the 2006 April conference when she heard his address "Tender Hearts and Helping Hands." She said it felt like "a punch in the chest" and she knew she must begin humanitarian service immediately in her quilt-factory home.
With the help of her friend Fern Perry, members of her ward, and some from other faiths, she was able to complete her 1,000th quilt. Bishop Burton also worked on the quilt, learning how to thread a quilting needle and tie off the yarn that evening. A ward dinner was also held during the event, and afterward all those in attendance continued on with additional humanitarian projects.
Sister Jacobson is delighted that her quilts are not only warming bodies all over the world, but they are warming hearts. Bishop Burton told the ward members that he appreciated their service and dedication. "Thank you, thank you, thank you," he said.
The next morning the final installment of 126 quilts was delivered to the Humanitarian Service Room at the Logan Deseret Industries, bringing the total to 1,040. Missionaries and volunteers boxed them up for shipment to Salt Lake City, where they will be sent around the world for those in need.
