BB2 MONICA'S QUILT UPDATE: *******FINISHED*****
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BB2 MONICA'S QUILT UPDATE: *******FINISHED*****
Princess | Monday, August 26, 2002 - 11:22 pm     I just saw this thread and had to reply. I remember when this project was first announced. I wanted to make a square to be a part of the quilt but was unable to due to health problems. I was always reading updates on the status of the quilt and then one day I couldn't find any further information. I didn't realize the problems that you encountered along the way. I want to tell all those that were involved that you did a wonderful job. The quilt is so beautiful. When I saw the picture of it I was just in awe of it. You all deserve a big gold star !!!!!! Thank you Fly for updating us not only about the quilt but also about your conversation with Monica. I'm glad to hear she is doing well. I know with September 11th coming up that it's going to be a hard time for her. When you talk to her please tell her that I will be holding her up in prayer (of course she doesn't know me but that's okay). Great job everyone! |
Crazyintexas | Tuesday, August 27, 2002 - 08:14 am     Beautiful quilt...great job everyone! |
Jmm | Wednesday, August 28, 2002 - 01:45 pm     Bump |
Webrover99 | Wednesday, August 28, 2002 - 03:39 pm     Bump |
Bernie | Thursday, August 29, 2002 - 10:52 am     With the anniversary of September 11th close at hand, I would be surprised if the news media weren't interested in Monica's quilt. I've no knowledge of how these things work, but calls to the local newspapers, and local TV and radio stations in New York would seem like a good idea. With BB3 on the air now, perhaps they might do a tie-in. I never contributed to the quilt, because I personally wasn't a Monica fan and I thought it would be hypocritical for me to stick my nose in, but I think it's a wonderful gesture, and a wonderful achievement, and I think its story should be told, and publicised, as an example of how generous and kind ordinary folks can be, and what great things can be accomplished when good folks get together. I hope BB fans from NY give this a go. I know our local media here love getting human interest stories for the news. They generate the most reaction with the viewers/listeners/readers. We should be proud of the BBFC members who carried out the plan over all obstacles-let's make the quilt famous. |
Admin | Thursday, August 29, 2002 - 11:24 am     I'm afraid of the traffic some good TV exposure might generate! |
Minnietlm63 | Thursday, August 29, 2002 - 12:11 pm     Fly, have you heard from Monica yet letting you know she's received the quilt now? Let us know what she says. The quilt is sooo beautiful and such a wonderful gift. |
Bernie | Thursday, August 29, 2002 - 12:16 pm     Oops! Never thought of that, Admin Maybe I should have engaged my brain before typing that post-sorry! But the quilt IS a special thing, IMHO! Filelocking error-posting times two... |
Bearware | Thursday, August 29, 2002 - 03:03 pm     I would like to thank you all for doing that for Monica. I was so excited last year when the idea came up, and really wanted to participate, but family issues reared their ugly heads, and I've been buried since then! I'm AMAZED at how wonderful the quilt is, and so proud to be able to say I'm even acquainted with you all who did that! What terrific people you are! |
Flyonthwall | Friday, August 30, 2002 - 10:45 pm     Bearware, Just wanted you and others to know that this quilt for Monica did not just come from a selected few. Squares were made that were generalized, from FANS. So everyone was included even though their name was not there, their thoughts and support were represented in the quilt. So don't dispair if you didn't send a square in, because everyone here was represented, as well as the CLUBHOUSE!! Thanks to everyone again for your help! I'll be calling Monica next week to see if she received her quilt and what her response is. She does have ADMIN's address so hopefully he will be the one posting her feelings. But since she is not hooked up with a computer or internet service, a phone call may be her only means to let us know. I will post as soon as I know anything at all! I do know the quilt was shipped. So we will see next week. FLy |
Flyonthwall | Wednesday, September 04, 2002 - 11:10 am     MONICA UPDATE: Called Monica this afternoon. Central time: 12:42 She did receive the quilt yesterday. It was beautiful and overwhelming to her that so many were involved and did this for her. She's read all the notes and was so overwhelmed by the love she felt from each one. It was the right timing to received the quilt. Time to heal and be able to see the quilt for what it was, a gift of friendship. It touched her heart that so many cared about her and contributed to this project for her. She feels inadequate in her words to express how she feels. She's read all the squares and loves the messages. I told her we did it because she love the quilt on the show and was always wrapped up in it, so we wanted to make one for her. She said that was what was so great about it. Really make her feel so special, that we cared and saw her on the show and wanted to give her such a heartfelt gift. I also told her it was not to be seen as a sympathy quilt. Not assoicated with sadness. It was because we loved her on the show and what she stood for. Her love and caring of others and how she portrayed herself as a christian on the show. I said I knew myself and others were praying right along wtih her the early mornings she sat outside and had her quiet time of reflection and spiritual connection. She said she could feel the strenght from all the prayers. She said with all that has happened she feels like the winner because she's had so many people tell her how much they loved her on the show. How much they expressed their sympathy over her loss. She knows God has plans for her. I told her God has already used her touching so many lives, and we all how she feels blessed and know that God will reward her for her actions and love. Even though she had a few blowups ...we laughed...she is still a strong woman and many people were touched by her strength during trying times and giving so much of her strength to others. Monica's very appreciative of everything. She also got the t-shirts that were sent. She loves them! I told her that there was a size sent for Tam's son too. She said it was great that we all did that. I told her it was the Admin from this site that wanted to do that for her and let her know she was a member of the site now! LOL She said as soon as she gets a computer she'll definatly get over here! She uses her friends computer right now. Lots going on for her. Things in the works. Didn't tell me what, I didn't pry. She did go on to say she just can't watch the show anymore. (I'm sure it brings back some pretty bad memories.) She said she thinks about what was happening to them around that time. She thinks these hg are really spoiled! LOL Monica did give me her email address for those who want to drop her a note. (I think it's on her brothers or BIL computer but she'll get the messages.) Monyabailey@aol.com That was about it. She will be responding to the notes and letters as soon as she can. She will try to come here and visit and give a shout out. But I got the feeling things are still emotional for her, and facing it right now, is still hard on her. She's very strong, but this situation is beyond what we can comprehend. So please be paitent and give her some time. My prayers are with her during the following days and I do hope things will be bright for her future. There is no way I can express in typing her words to give you the feel of her voice when she talked about the quilt and the love of people she didn't even know in person. You can tell it touched her deeply. She is very proud of her quilt, but more so her friends that she's never met that showed they cared about her. She said she was blessed. That's all folks! Thanks again to all who stood by this project to the end and make it happen. All the hard work. All the emotion. It really is a relief to me to see it finally in the hands that needed to touch it to begin to feel some healing and love. God bless each of you and remember even tiny things mean so much. Reach out to someone you don't even know. FOr you can't judge their hardships, you may change their life forever just with a smile. FLy |
Flyonthwall | Wednesday, September 04, 2002 - 11:11 am     Please give a shout out here to Joleigh and Shoofly for all their hard work in doing the finishing touches on the quilt. Without them, this project would never have been completed! {{{{{SHOOFLY}}}}}} {{{{{JoLeigh}}}}}} You two are so very special! {{{{{EVERYONE}}}}} who sent in squares, much love to you all!!! FLy |
Car54 | Wednesday, September 04, 2002 - 12:16 pm     What a wonderful ending for the story, and the timing of her receiving could not have been better Fly. You girls earned some new stars in your crowns for this effort. |
Bernie | Wednesday, September 04, 2002 - 12:46 pm     Great news and congratulations to everyone involved. There can never be too much love in the world. |
Moondance | Wednesday, September 04, 2002 - 06:43 pm     Fly you rock... thank you so very much for everything! Love and Light! |
Twiggyish | Wednesday, September 04, 2002 - 07:00 pm     That's so wonderful!! Thank you. |
Llkoolaid | Wednesday, September 04, 2002 - 07:10 pm     Wow, doesn't that just make you feel good. |
Spyfox2000 | Wednesday, September 04, 2002 - 07:18 pm     Wow... that was beautiful. Great job to all involved! |
Ryn | Saturday, September 07, 2002 - 05:07 pm     moved to outside the house |
Flyonthwall | Tuesday, September 10, 2002 - 08:15 pm     Just wanted to update: I received a lovely thank you from Monica today. She sent me two autographed photo's of her promo shots while in BB. A very nice note also. I do apprecite it Monica, if you see this! It is nice to be remembered and I'm glad you are so pleased with the quilt. Take care and best wishes for a happy future, FLy |
Cinder | Wednesday, September 11, 2002 - 06:32 am     Just heard her cousin's name read. |
Seamonkey | Wednesday, September 11, 2002 - 04:52 pm     I waited to hear her name too.. and that of Lisa Frost, one of the local people who were lost. She was on one of the planes that went into the tower and actually was the one whose bone was found on top of a building and identified just this week. Here is Tam, Monica's cousin:
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Seamonkey | Wednesday, September 11, 2002 - 05:10 pm     Just went back upthread to look again.. a very wonderful quilt. |
Ryn | Thursday, September 12, 2002 - 10:08 am     Here is the image again...... yes its big.
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Bmh | Thursday, September 12, 2002 - 12:01 pm     What was Monica's couisn's full name..and was Monica in the Manhattan area yesterday for the 9/11 events?? |
Seamonkey | Thursday, September 12, 2002 - 12:39 pm     Tamatha Freeman Tamitha Freeman I've seen it listed both ways. Monica referred to her as "Tam". |
Napenizo | Monday, September 16, 2002 - 07:52 pm     First time poster, long time reader.. I met Monica about a month ago on a trip to NYC. She works very near the hotel that my husband is staying in while there on business. She was so incredibly friendly! When she saw that I recognized her, she ran up and said, "Hey, Girl" and gave me a huge hug. After talking to her for a few minutes, she realized that I wasn't a native New Yorker (it might be my Texas accent, but I can't be positive ;), and she signed and gave me an article that she had written for "The New York Post." It was so wonderful to know that she is a kind, warm person in person too! I am including a picture of her that I took during that visit. I have colored in her nametag so as not to give away where she works. She did say that she was glad that it wasn't mentioned in her update on BB3, but "Hey, I didn't win the $500,000 and I have to work for a living." Very cool lady.
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Napenizo | Monday, September 16, 2002 - 08:10 pm     Blast.. I finally got the picture small enough and got an error. Here's another attempt:
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