Mid week finds me quiet. I find myself enjoying Lorna's Let's Bee Social as it has caused me to be a little bit more reflective lately, especially as I also find myself watching the world wake up to Spring. I'm resting a little bit more than usual and thinking about what I want to do as this next season approaches. I'm enthusiastically committing to this:
You see, twenty-one years ago I was diagnosed with Hodgkin s Disease and underwent 10 months of chemotherapy followed by a month of daily radiation. And I'll never forget the comfort of my mom sitting by my side during every treatment, knitting this blanket for me. (...when she wasn't chasing our then 2 and 3 year old daughters that is! Love you mom!)To this very day, I love my heart blanket. It has been worn thin from years of use and it's softness has been replaced with those little bubbles knitted blankets get after a million washes. It's holes have been mended and re-mended. Yet, here it sits every single day, on my favorite chair. I'm comforted by the love of my mother when I see it...when I cuddle up in it. And even though my mom has since made me a newer...bigger version, nothing can replace the memories and love this ol' one holds.
THIS is exactly why I'm participating in and looking forward to this opportunity provided by Sarah at Confessions of a Fabric Addict to make a quilt for others in need.
Signups begin this Sunday March 16th and go through the 22nd.
You can read more about this challenge here & the three organizations offered. I'm creating a colorful, quilty hug for Happy Chemo, an ongoing project at Em's Scrapbag.
THIS is exactly why I'm participating in and looking forward to this opportunity provided by Sarah at Confessions of a Fabric Addict to make a quilt for others in need.
Signups begin this Sunday March 16th and go through the 22nd.
You can read more about this challenge here & the three organizations offered. I'm creating a colorful, quilty hug for Happy Chemo, an ongoing project at Em's Scrapbag.
I hope you'll consider joining in!
Our quilts are truly a work of heart. They will bring a comfort and kindness that will outlive any of the obstacles life sometimes challenges us all with.
With gratitude, love and smiles,
Val:)
A touching and lovely post.
ReplyDeleteMums and their crafty love filled projects are certainly wonderful inspirations! Like you I am eager for spring to arrive :-)
ReplyDeleteThanks, Val!! The shoot-out is much appreciated!!!!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Val. For sharing a piece of your heart with all of us! Hugs!
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ReplyDeleteOh my, life is so interesting. Thank you for sharing your story and this link! Hugs to you out there in the warm west coast! Really, you don't want any of our snow???
ReplyDeleteNo more snow please!!! The birds are singing and the grass is turning green. The kids are getting to run and play and there's no more inside recess!!! YAH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
DeleteThat blanket is very beautiful. I like the squares that were created by changing the stitch. Like blocks in a quilt. And the hearts in the center... I can't figure out how she made them! Beautiful! She certainly put her own heart into the making. What would we do without our mother?
ReplyDeleteMy mom is an AMAZING knitter!!! I will pass your compliment on to her:)
DeleteBeautiful story, beautiful blankie! Don't you think most charity giving is a sort of "pay it forward". You received and so you give. Can't wait to see what you are making for H2H.
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I do!!! Exactly my sediments Terri.
DeleteWow, thanks for sharing your story. The knitted blanket is lovely. I am currently going with my niece to her chemo treatments. She takes a prayer shawl that was my moms with her each treatment. Things like quilts and blankets are so comforting. I hope to make something inspirational for on her wall when the treatment is over. One day at a time.
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad you go with her...and the prayer shawl is perfect!
DeleteThank you for sharing your story. You really bring home what a quilt/blanket can mean, to someone going through a rough time.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing this beautiful and personal story. I too am going to join in H2H this year.
ReplyDeleteThis made me teary. That's a very special blanket.
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