Thank you for those who cared - Comfortghan request - friend dying of brain cancer

[dr-mom]

A very dear friend is dying of brain cancer - he and his wife have adopted a housefull of children with special needs - down syndrome, FAS, CP, and so on - I know it would mean so much to his wife if she knew others out here were praying and thinking of them. I will take any size squares - 12 inch would be the fastest for me to put together but I would be grateful for any that you might like to send - please no wool. His wife said cheery colors like pastals would be nice - but I will be happy with any that you send. PM me for the address - thank you for caring - Pamela

[fran]

I can make 3 12" squares. More if you need them. Please send an address. Do you want a specific color?

[dr-mom]

Thank you Fran I know his wife had said cheary colors would be nice - like pastals - but I would be grateful for what you have on hand - Pamela

[dr-mom]

Thank you for the offer - I emailed you my addy - Pamela

[dr-mom]

I just came home from helping and the wife said that even Christmas colors would be ok - as it would give him hope that he may make it that long - as things do not look good - Pamela

[AshEgypt]

I can donate 2 12 inch squares PM me with the addy. When do you need them by?

:frog

[Celestial Seasonings]

I'll definitely work one up, I PMd you for the address. He'll be in my thoughts.

[dr-mom]

This is such a sad situation this family adopted 9 children with special needs - even ended up selling their farm to cover medical expenses - now when the children are reaching adult hood - this happens - one call only think that because they were such angels here on earth that God wanted to call him early - they are not expecting him to make it until Christmas - I know this will mean so much - thank you - Pamela

[quirkyvirgo]

Pamela I just PM'ed you. I would love to help.

Tandi

[ladybugb228]

:flower i would love to help you with this project. please send me your address- i can make several squares- let me know if you want any specific colors- will be glad to buy yarn if i don't have it on hand. do you want granny squares?? let me know & i'll get busy!!

[dr-mom]

I will take whatever squares you have - if you don't have any squares and are making them new - I would like the Christmas colors - thank you all so much for helping them - Pamela

[mythunderbird]

pamela, i can do some for ya too, you want 12 in squares then and in christmas colors right? so like red/green /and your putting it together in what color. i also have some very pretty bright yarn i can make them in if ya want. let me know and i will help all i can. please tell his wife i am praying for them all. maybe god will give them a miracle since they gave so many others one. never give up hope. :hug :hug :hug :hug i can do what ya need too, i can start with say 4 and go from there if ya are still going to be needing. take care and thanks for doing this for that wonderful family. take care sweetie:hug :hug

[dr-mom]

Yes Red and Green would be great - depending if I was thinking to put together with white - if I get white squares than I will use the red heart varigated - thank you so much Pamela

[dr-mom]

Thank you to all of you who have offered to make squares - I know one square is in the mail - but it looks like I am still short 5 or 6 - and will take any and all I can get in christmas colors - thanks Pamela

[crochettreasures]

Pam - I'll send you one. Email me and let me know.

Dawn

[fran]

Did you get mine? I sent three.

[dr-mom]

Fran not yet but maybe today - I hope I am going to see her again the 20th and had hoped to take it with me - even finish on the way as they are 4 hours away - thank you all so very much Pamela

[dixieredhead]

I just bought some red and green yarn today. If you need anymore PM me. I will gladly whip you up whatever you need. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your friend.

[linderkay]

Mine should be there today, hopefully! Let me know. LindaK.

[dr-mom]

No linda it did not arrive today - but maybe tomorrow you bet I will let you know the second it arrives - my mail does not come until late afternoon :yay darn - but that is okey as they come in I will start putting them together - thank you so much Pamela

[AshEgypt]

I can get the 2 I signed up for in the mail tomorrow, hope this is ok! It'll be coming from AZ. :)


:frog

[mythunderbird]

mine will go out on monday . i hope thats alright, i have been swamped with things to do and have them made, just have no time to send them, but will make a point of it on monday if that is not to late.

[ladybugb228]

i have sent three squares that you should receive tomorrow if they didn't come today. i can make more if needed! just let me know!

[dr-mom]

Yes Monday is fine - I appreciate this so much - thank you all so much - Pamela

[123mama]

Do you have enought yet? If not I will make one or two.

sondra

[dr-mom]

Have just received the first three and a few more on the way - but I would appreciate a few more - thank you for offering - Pamela

[dr-mom]

I received your squres today - thank you so much - I am waiting on a few more - if everyone sends I should be ok - will just have to wait and see - thank you so much - Pamela

[crochettreasures]

Pam - Just wanted to let you know - I have been called away to Reliegh Durham for an emergency meeting for work. The soonest I can drop my squares in the post to you would be Thursday - for Friday delivery. Should I still send them??

I didn't/don't want to leave you waiting for me :(

I love my job - but darn it gets in the way sometimes just a bit too much.

Also sending you an email :)

[dr-mom]

I am still short so could sure use them - but don't mail them special deliver y =we will be gone to see them over the weekend I will take along what I have so he can see what I am doing - and will finish it when I have them all - thanks Pamela

[dixieredhead]

Just wanted you to know I mailed out 2 -12inch christmas squares yesterday in first class mail. you should have them this week.

[dr-mom]

Stacey and everyone I do really appreciate this so much - I called my friend on the weekend and told him all about each of you - and it made him laugh - first time in a long time his wife said - you know like dixie red head is making two , and crochet treasures is sending hers off this week and so on - thank you each one of you for bringing joy into his life - Pamela:knit

[AshEgypt]

My 2 squares go out in the mail tomorrow! Sorry about the delay.

:frog

[dr-mom]

No problem at all thank you so much - Pamela

[quirkyvirgo]

I hope to have my 5 out by Friday.

Tandi

[dr-mom]

That would be wonderful - thank you so much - Pamela

[AshEgypt]

Just a note to let you know I posted the squares today so I hope they reach you soon. I can't wait to see the finished product. :)

:frog

[123mama]

Mine will be in the mail in the morning. Red one is done and green is almost done. sondra

[dr-mom]

I will do my best to take a photo I plan to make it on the trip down to see him - his wife called and things are very bad - so I will have to see what all is happening - thank you again for doing this - Pamela

[ladybugb228]

i got another 2 squares in the mail to you on monday!!

[dr-mom]

Thank you so much - Pamela

[wyldflrs]

sending 2 white 12 inch squares tomorrow, you should have them by next week

[123mama]

Pamela sorry to hear about the passing of your friend. I am sure his wife will enjoy the comfortghan .

sondra

[Celestial Seasonings]

I am so sorry to hear that he has passed. Hopefully the afghan will comfort his wife and their children. My thoughts are with you.

[dr-mom]

I was usingmy friends computer and never thught to log out and in under my own name - it is so very sad - she is left to care for these children = but as she says thank God she has the children - for her and to give her work to do - I will be there to help as much as I can but it is very hard - thank you each for caaring Pamela

[wyldflrs]

I'm sorry your friend passed...thoughts with you and his family.

[ladybugb228]

i am the "clark" return address. i am so very sorry that your friend passed away- i hope the blanket will afford his wife & children some comfort- & for you, a therapeutic activity. may God bless you & your friend & her family.:2hug

[dixieredhead]

i'm so sorry to hear of your loss. i hope the 'ghan that is presented to his wife gives her some comfort in knowing so many people sent their thoughts and prayers to the family. Remembering you all ......

[ReneeS]

:cheer

Dear Dr. Mom,

I would love to help you. I have been wanting to get involved in crochet for charity for a long time now. I have a special desire to help those individuals with cancer or families caring for them. I am a medical assistant in an oncology center here in Massachusetts. I used to make aphgans for our treatment rooms but jacho will not allow use to use them anymore. Since then I have been looking for ways to help. I can get started right now. Do you any preference as to the styles you are looking for?? Please email me with your address at ssilvas1@verizon.net
My name is Renee, and I look forward to helping you out. I am a better crocheter than a typist HA HA.....

[dr-mom]

My husband called today and will be bringing down the rest of the squares tonight - he said that squares came from Cowley, Johnson and Walde - I apologize that he did not give me first names or your nick names that you use here - I am going to stay with her a few days and help with the children - it is so hard to explain where daddy has gone and that he is not coming back - they are a strongly religious family and the children have been brought up in faith but it is still very hard..............

Please I want for you each to know how you have made this family feel loved - they choose to do something different in their lives adopting these children with tremendous needs and not always did their family and neighbors understand - Irene said that watching me put these together as she tries to handles things has given her such strength - I wanted to take a photo for you - but the camera is not here and well it is not a good time - I will try later thank you for understanding and for reaching out to someone that you do not know but reaching out in faith and love - each and everyone one of you is very special - Pamela

[quirkyvirgo]

Pamela,
I sent my squares out this morning, they should be there by Wed.
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you and your friend's family.

[hookd1989]

I've been away for a couple of days. I'm so sorry to hear about your friend passing so quickly. Cancer is an awful and unpredictable thing. Prayers to you and your friends.:hug

[mythunderbird]

pamela, i sent you 4 squares in christmas colors today, you should have them soon, i sent them priority so that you can start getting the ghan together. so sorry that your friend passed before you could finish it, but maybe it will bringsome comfort to his wife and kids, thought i would let ya know they are on the way.:hug :hug :hug

[crochettreasures]

Pamela (Dr. mom :)

I'm so sorry to hear that your dear friend passed away. I haven't been on the bulletin boards very often as work has picked up quick steadily of late. Between traveling and working - ugh..

Please let your friends family know that we are thinking of them up here in the great white north - where it snowed 4 inches today.

[dr-mom]

Today squares were received from
TAandi - quirkyvirgo
Sondra - 123 mama
Best Wishes from Arizona
dixieredhead's daugher - age 12
dixie red head
Dawn
from New York
Shelby - Ohio

Thank you one and all - my friends son would like to write you a note so it will follow below - Pamela

[dr-mom]

My father was a very special man - he married my mom 30 plus years ago and she came with some baggage namely three teen age sons who had lived through abuse from our biological father - he gave us unconditional love and consiered us his own. He and my mom went on to adopte seven children with profound special needs - it just tells you what kind of people they are -

Pamela came and stayed with my mom during these really tough times - and with her backgrund with her own adopted special needs kids my mom new that everything would be handled and compassionately - when company would come she set in the back and worked on the afghan that each of you contributed - and people would ash and she would be able to tell them - this one is from a friend in New York, this one is from Arizona, and so on - do you know what that meant to all of us to know that thre were people out there who cared about us and my dad even though you had nevermet him - I can not thank you enough - Pamela said that it would probably be done this weekend and I promised to take a picture - I will do my very best - I can not tell you what joy you have each brought us at such a sad time - Danny

[quirkyvirgo]

Pamela, thanks so much for sharing that. It was absolutely touching. I know our contributions were small but I hope that it offers some sort of comfort to this grieving family.

[mythunderbird]

pamela, thank you so much for sharing that , i am honored to have helped make the squares. i know it does not seem like much to people but as you know and i also have found., its the little things that add up, andit can become a great thing. thanks and please give danny a:hug :hug from me:hug :hug

[dr-mom]

Oh Vicki it is thanks to you and everyone here - the afghan means so much to this lady - you have made her feel blessed - Pamela

[Seneca and Scooch]

Pam, I am so sorry to hear the loss of your dear friend. :hug I too feel honored to contribute squares for a comfortghan to such a wonderful person. :hug Many thoughts and prayers to all of you.


Coralie

[wyldflrs]

Very touching, thank you for sharing.