Last week I saw a friend I hadn't seen for a while who said she had something for me. The very next day I was having breakfast at a cafe with two work colleagues and she rang me to ask if she could drop off what she had for me.

It turned out to be the most exquisite hand made quilt, with encouraging Bible texts embroidered on it and a personal message.

I have had a bout with breast cancer earlier this year and these ladies from a nearby church have been praying for me and made the beautiful quilt.

I don't even know most of these people but am humbled and brought to tears by their love and kindness.

May God bless them, even more than He has blessed me, for the gift of encouragement and love. They are truly beautiful women.

I will always treasure this gift.