Quilting Heidi Posted May 15, 2017 Report Share Posted May 15, 2017 Hi All, I received an email from Rita's daughter today and Rita went to be with the Lord today. I pray she is at peace and no longer in pain. Thank you all who participated in making her special quilt. I know that quilt gave her joy and comfort. Rita was the first person to help me when I got an old stretched rotary machine. She was a wealth of knowledge and helped guide me on how to load it and work on the machine. I was actually able to meet her in person at Camp Mowana. The one thing that Rita loved most was quilting. I pray she is in quilting heaven and enjoying every minute. I also see her be the practical joker, she loved to be silly like that. Himself, Roland, is doing well according to his daughter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
micajah Posted May 15, 2017 Report Share Posted May 15, 2017 So sorry to hear this. Praying for God's blessings and comfort for her husband and family. Debbie Fowler Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mary Beth Posted May 15, 2017 Report Share Posted May 15, 2017 Oh no. This make me so sad. Rita loved this forum and helping everyone. She always had something to add and was always helpful. I am so sorry that she went through so much illness and know that she is in a better place. I am happy I was able to participate in the quilt project. I pray for Roland, aka Himself. Thank you for letting us know. I have been wondering about her. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cagey Posted May 15, 2017 Report Share Posted May 15, 2017 Heidi; Thank you for the update. God Bless Rita and her family. I am sure she is quilting away with Saint Peter. Cagey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corey Posted May 15, 2017 Report Share Posted May 15, 2017 We will see her again, thank you Heidi May the Lord comfort the family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbams Posted May 15, 2017 Report Share Posted May 15, 2017 Heidi, thank you for sharing this news with us. I am so sorry for Rita's family and friends, but glad she is not suffering any longer. So pleased we were able to give her a special quilt when we did. Prayers for Roland and the rest of Rita's family and friends. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pepsi Girl Posted May 15, 2017 Report Share Posted May 15, 2017 Thanks Heidi, I too have been wondering. I will look forward to meeting her in heaven. Will be praying for "Himself" and the rest of the family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mlsa3 Posted May 15, 2017 Report Share Posted May 15, 2017 I broke out in chills when I read this. I'm so sorry to hear this. She seemed like such a sweet person but was in so much pain. Heaven is richer by having her there. Thanks for letting us know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisae Posted May 15, 2017 Report Share Posted May 15, 2017 so very sorry to hear this, Heidi. Rita will be missed here. Sending love and prayers for her family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tootsquilts Posted May 15, 2017 Report Share Posted May 15, 2017 I am so very sorry to hear about this. My prayers for all her family and friends. I am so pleased I was able to share in her special quilt. Thanks for letting us know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gail O Posted May 15, 2017 Report Share Posted May 15, 2017 Thank you for the update Heidi. Heartfelt sympathy to Rita's family. A group hug for her extended quilting family here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dancing bear Posted May 15, 2017 Report Share Posted May 15, 2017 Prayers and heartfelt sympathy to Roland and his family. I was blessed to be able to contribute to her quilt. May Roland find peace and strength in her beautiful quilt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oma Posted May 15, 2017 Report Share Posted May 15, 2017 This makes me sad. Prayers to her family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarenH Posted May 15, 2017 Report Share Posted May 15, 2017 Oh no, I am so sorry. Thank you Heidi for letting us know. I will be praying for her family, so sad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
appr216 Posted May 15, 2017 Report Share Posted May 15, 2017 Thanks for letting us know. Hugs and prayers for her family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Primitive1 Posted May 15, 2017 Report Share Posted May 15, 2017 I just saw this as Linda shared it on FB, I too am so sorry that we have lost a special and loved friend on our forum, she will be greatly missed and my thoughts and prayers also go out to her family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FloridaMissy Posted May 15, 2017 Report Share Posted May 15, 2017 So sad to hear the news about Rita. I'm so glad I had the opportunity to participate in her quilt. I pray it brought her a sense of peace and love. Praying for her family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gator Posted May 15, 2017 Report Share Posted May 15, 2017 My heart broke when I heard Rita went to be with our Lord. She loved quilting and everyone in this forum. Rita could tell a story like no other (remember her last story about her wheelchair and the car). I took several classes with her but honestly she could teach the courses. If you didn't know, Rita even got her hubby Roland, known to us as "himself", into quilting. If you go back in her posts you may find the pics. Rita was sick for as long as I knew her so it does help to know that here COPD and other pain is now gone. She is now with our Lord, probably making quilts of gold as I type. Thank you all for making her a comfort quilt and those that kept her in their prayers. Please continue praying for "himself" and her family as they celebrate Rita's life and continue on knowing that they will meet her again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
srichardson Posted May 15, 2017 Report Share Posted May 15, 2017 I had been wondering how Rita was doing. Thanks for letting us know the sad news. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liam Posted May 16, 2017 Report Share Posted May 16, 2017 So Sorry to hear that!! May she be at peace now. I met Rita and himself a few years back in Milwaukee at a quilt show. Had a wonderful time! She was a special lady with a great sense of humor. She will be sadly missed here on the forum. My thoughts & prayers continue for the family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LisaC Posted May 16, 2017 Report Share Posted May 16, 2017 I Just saw this last night and although it makes me sad we have to know Rita has been set free. My wholehearted condolences to her family and they are in my prayers! I am so thankful she received a loving quilt from her forum friends. She blessed us!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LibbyG Posted May 16, 2017 Report Share Posted May 16, 2017 Even though I've known Rita was in a lot of pain and not feeling well for years, I was hoping that she'd get better. Yet it gives me comfort to know that we made her last days a little more special with our cards, thoughts and prayers, and the comfort quilt. She had a wonderful sense of humor. I loved reading her posts, especially about Himself, and her emails. May her memory be eternal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quilta93 Posted May 18, 2017 Report Share Posted May 18, 2017 So sorry to hear this. Thank you Heidi for the update. Prayers are with her family. Deb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mswings Posted May 18, 2017 Report Share Posted May 18, 2017 So very sorry to hear of Rita's passing. Thanks for posting this Heidi. Prayers winging their way to Roland and their family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiltmonkey Posted May 18, 2017 Report Share Posted May 18, 2017 Heidi, (((hugs))) Rita was a special person, indeed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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