If there is one thing I've found from the blogging community... is community. I found a world of people surviving infertility before I knew I needed them. I had complete 'strangers' sending love and gifts to a child they hadn't met, and now, I'm asking for a little knitted love.
I grew up in souther california, and now... it's on fire. Sadly, the fire has more than touched those I love. My Aunt and Uncle, and one of my cousins have lost EVERYTHING. Houses burned to the ground. My Grandma is living with my cousin, and all of her belongings and those of her nurse were also lost. Thankfully, my other cousins house was untouched, and they have a rental house that was saved (and thankfully empty) so they will have a place to stay. But what else do they have? nothing. After being grateful for their safety, thoughts turn to comforting their losses and replenishing their stores. Today I shipped of boxes of toiletries, because although they have a place to buy all of those things, and money to do it... they are a little busy and paralyzed by the grief of losing everything.
My Aunt Beth is a crocheter... and has always crocheted afghans for new babies. So.. I'd like to return the favor. It would take me a million years to knit an afghan for an adult and I'd like to end up with two maybe three of them (for my aunt, my cousin and my g'ma), so I'm asking for some help. If you have any inclination ...
Any color, any pattern, knit or crochet, 8x8 square in machine washable yarn. that's it. that's all... an evenings knitting. An afternoon watching amovie, and you can contribute to warming the heart of someone close to mine. Comment and I'll get you the address to mail it to.
PS. I love you.
