LOOK!This beautiful comfort ghan made for me by some of my wonderful, kind and very caring ladies here on the internet. We've not met face to face; though some of us have known each other for several years. My words of gratitude can not possibly measure up to how touched, truly touched I was when I opened this box. THANK YOU!
Beth, Lynda (Bunny), Scarlet, Ghost (Diana), Faith, Sandie, and Wendy. All the squares are lovely. Even my hubby was impressed. The card was beautiful. I have it here on my computer desk reminding me daily how good people are. Yes, I am very sad at losing my Mother. I miss her everyday. When I read your card I filled up with tears; not because my Mother died; but because you all have such loving hearts to reach out to me in this way.
Daddy came to dinner last night and I shared the card with him, and explained how I knew each of you. He's 83, doesn't really get how we can know each other via the internet --in that he doesn't use the computer; but he's heard me speak often of things we all have worked on together. And so he knows it's only distance that keeps us from being friends face to face.
I thought perhaps my other readers here might also enjoy knowing how we've come to know each other. Sandie and I first became acquainted on Crochetville. She had been involved in a project with squares that was coming to an end for victims of Hurricane Katrina. The thread was long, I read it all and wanted to help; not knowing the project was now over. Shortly after Sandie and I chatted; she decided to keep the project alive and re-organized it from the original person who had headed it. Ghost (known to us in the group Squares4Survivors) as one with smoke flying off her crochet hook, and Bunny (Lynda) were also in that group. Through blogging we stumbled into each other again and frequent each others blogs. Faith, Beth, Wendy,and Scarlet are all friends through the wonderful world of blogging too.
Many of us blog about life, about knitting and crocheting for charity; and many have been very active helping me with my local homeless charity project, Bridge and Beyond.
I thank you all, truly from the bottom of my heart. This comfort ghan, does indeed bring comfort and will for many years to come.
(((((((HUGS))))))))
I wanted to post a 2nd picture giving you a little different view of this beautiful afghan
I'm so glad you got it...my "super secret project"! I received many wonderful compliments (family and friends)on it while putting it together and once I finished it. Like I said "every stitch was made with love!". A Bloggin' Hug to you until I can make it back home and give you one in person!!!
ReplyDeleteBeth did a wonderful job heading up the project and assembling the ghan. I can tell it will give you lots of comfort in this trying time.
ReplyDeleteIt is absolutely beautiful...both the ghan and the hearts that made it happen. You are very fortunate to have such wonderful people in your life. It doesn't matter where they are...you know each other well indeed.
ReplyDeleteSo Pretty....Miss Beth did a great job with the comfort ghan...glad you like it....a friend to friend ghan.....glad the secret is out, it is hard to keep good secrets....hope it give you comfort.
ReplyDeleteFaith
Beth did a beautiful job on the ghan. It came out so pretty. Every time you wrap yourself in it you'll be getting one big group hug.
ReplyDeleteI hope you and your family are doing a little bit better. I think of you often and keep you and your family in my prayers.
Beth did a beautiful job at joining the squares and it sure did turn out so pretty....Glad that I could pitch in and help give that very BIG hug to you.....Many blessings my friend and still sending up those prayers and good thoughts.........
ReplyDeleteHUGS..........
This is true friends. You are a sweet caring person. God gave us Friend to help us over the hard times in life and we are blessed to have them.
ReplyDeleteI am so glad for you. When you wrap up in the afghan you will be comforted by the warmth of your friends love.
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The afghan is lovely! What a wonderful gift at this difficult time.
ReplyDeleteOh, I'm so glad to see the finished product. What a lovely job Beth did. It was a pleasure to participate in such a wonderful project. You've helped so many with your own fiber skills, Sandy. It was certainly no stretch to want to reach out and help you in your time of need. I hope you will be comforted by each stitch.
ReplyDeleteYour blanket is fabulous! I'm sure it will bring you great comfort and you'll treasure it forever :) Nice handiwork ladies!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful expression of love, and symbol of comfort. You are indeed blessed!
ReplyDeletethose are so fun to make. I have alot of squares my mom had done up. I would like to put my moms and Grandma with some of mine together, Oh another project,lol. I have so many in the mix. ans with summer upon us... Swimming.. Gardening...outdoors..vacation out west ( co.az.nm.nv.ca.)..to find the time???
ReplyDeletewhat a wonderful keepsake! i love the colors - but mostly i love that your loving friends took the time and care to make it for you.
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What a beautiful afghan and keepsake. I'm so sorry to hear about your mother, Sandy. Hope time is healing--
ReplyDeleteHugs--Donna from Multiply