Response to Our Spirit in Place partnering with Trusted Mentors 2023

It has touched my spirit. I hope it touches yours.

 

Oct. 16, 2024 Message sent out to tracked down the Spirit in Place piece made for Daniel.

On Wed, Oct 16, 2024 at 8:46 PM Melody Tharpe wrote:

Hi Jeri,

I would love for Dan to have it. Where or how do I get it to him? Just let me

know.

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From: Jeri W.

Date: Thu, Oct 17, 2024 at 8:52 AM

Subject: Re: Dan’s quilt

Melody, I’m connecting you with Ed W.i, a longtime staff person at Trusted Mentors. He can connect you with the mentor, Steve C., and then you can figure out how to best get it to Dan. Thank you so much!! And if anyone has an opportunity for photos, I’d love to see them! Jeri

Delay, but Not Denial – God has His Timing

Sent: Sunday, December 8, 2024 at 12:39:07 PM EST

 

Subject: Fw: Dan’s quilt

Hi Steven – I got to speak to Jeri at Ed’s Farewell Open House. It looks as if the quilter of Dan’s quilt is happy for Dan to have it. Melody’s contact info is listed below.

Sorry for the delay in getting this info to you – it was like a game of telephone, where the original message was lost. I’m glad I’m able to get the info to you finally!

 

Contact, Piece Delivered.

 

On Mon, Dec 16, 2024 at 9:56 AM Czachura, Steve <steven.czachura@rtx.com> wrote:

Thanks for the help tracking this down! Ed gave me the contact info and I was able to meet with Melody and pick up the fabric art.

I gave it to Dan this past weekend for Christmas and he was very happy to receive it. Picture attached.

Also a picture of Dan with the art when it was first on display at the Spirit & Place Festival in 2022. Also a pic of us with St Nick at the St. John’s Christkindl festival. Merry Christmas!

God Intention

 

 

Jan 13, 2025, 9:23 AM

Hi everyone,

I visited Dan over the weekend. He has the fiber art on the wall next to his bed.

Melody, Dan wanted me to thank you for making the art. He says it is making a difference in his life. When he is feeling bad, he looks at it and sees ‘Daniel is Enough’ and it gives him strength.

Jan 13, 2025, 9:46 AM

Steve –

I’m so glad to hear that Dan receives strength from the art Melody made for him. It’s good to be reminded that art is so powerful.

Jen Englert

 

Melody Tharpe

Jan 13, 2025, 1:08 PM

I am so happy to hear this. It was my one focus during the creation of the artwork.

 

Mon, Jan 13, 6:18 PM

Steve, thank you for sharing this with us!! It talks of my 2 favorite things, the power of art and the power of relationships! Plus, Dan’s confidence that “Daniel is enough” is so inspirational. Thank you, Melody, for creating artwork that means so much!!

Jeri

 

The Final Statement

I am sad to announce that Dan passed away suddenly over the weekend from complications from lung cancer.

Dan and his family were very appreciative of all the support he received from Trusted Mentors.

Dan had his fiber art hanging in his room till the end, and his family members enjoyed seeing it. I am so happy we were able to get it for him to keep and that he able to display it for his friends and family.

Steve