Comfortghan request- 2 yr old killed trick-or-treating

[dixieredhead]

I am still in shock at what happened Halloween night. My small town of 5,000 has been overcome with grief. While out trick-or-treating, a 2 yr old little girl was accidently ran over. They flew her to children's hospital in my state. Where she later died. It is so tragic. And as more details come out, my heart mourns for this family. This is an excerpt from our online newspaper today:



Halloween Accident Results in Death
Halloween accident results in death for two-year-old Natalie Williamson of Haleyville. Natalie was trick or treating with her mother, Sherry Williamson, one other adult and other children. After leaving a residence on Marion 106, the group got back into their car and starting backing up when it was discovered that Natalie was not in the car. The driver stopped the car and the 2-year-old was found lying in front of the car. She had apparently been backed over, caught under the right front tire. Reports indicate someone other than the mother was driving the car. Services will be held at Nichols Funeral Home in Haleyville Sunday 2 PM.


I do not personally know this family, some on my hometown forum do though. I know it is a busy time of year for you all, but I am requesting just a single square, from anyone that could help. 12 inches would be great. if they are smaller I'll add on what is needed to make them fit. I have also posted on my hometown forum for any knitted, crocheted square. Cards, notes, etc. just something tangible for this family. the colors do not matter. basic acrylic yarn will be fine. As a mother, I cannot even concieve what they are going thru. God be with them. if anyone can help please let me know. I do not know a deadline, will take whatever anyone can send. Thank you all. Email me (dixieredhead@gmail.com) for the address, or PM here. Please remember this family in your thoughts and prayers.....

[donnalynn2]

Oh my. How horrible. Of course I'll contribute a couple of squares. Please PM me the addy to send to.

[hookd1989]

I took my 2yr old trick or treating for the first time this year...and she fell in the street...and I had that dreaded thought...what if.

Just PM me your snail mail addy...count me in.:hug

[Seneca and Scooch]

Bless your heart for making a comfortghan for the family. :hug Please know that they are in my thoughts and prayers. Send me you address and I will send you some squares. :hug

Coralie

[dogymom]

Count me in, too. That's incredibly heartbreaking. Please send me the address.

[mseavey2]

As a mother of two children, I can only imagine what that poor family is going through. My thoughts and prayers go out to them. I am overloaded with WIP's right now, but I must put them aside and help you. Please count me in. I will try to have it done this weekend. Would you please pm me your address, so that I may mail my square out to you on Monday.

[CatsCradleCreations]

Stacey, count me in for a square as well. I think it would help comfort the mother to see more Alabamians pulling together.

[mythunderbird]

stacey, count me in for three. have them done and will ship on tomorrow. prayers being said for this poor family. i have your addy already so will get them off to you asap tomorrow.:hug :hug :hug

[redhead54]

This is a nightmare for every mother. I went threw this thought with my own children and now my grandchildren.

I can't even express my sorrow for the precious family. Send me your snail mail. I have at least 2- 12"sqs. ready in my stash. Can mail tomorrow.


Ana

[dixieredhead]

:hug Thank you all so much for your kindness! I am aiming for a Dec 1st deadline. Going to get it to them before Christmas.

[mariyel]

I'll be glad to send a couple of squares.:cry Please e-mail me the mailing address. I'll have them in the mail by Monday.:rose

[mythunderbird]

stacey, mailed 3 out to you today, i hope it will give this family some comfort. thanks for helping them:hug :hug :hug

[styledbykristin]

I would like to contribute, too. Please pm or email me the address to send to. Thank you for giving us the opportunity to help out.

Kristin

[hookd1989]

square mailed today...pls PM me when it arrives. Thanks.

[redhead54]

Stacy, mailed out 2 today.

Ana

[mariyel]

I put two squares in the mail to you this morning. :)

[Seneca and Scooch]

I mailed 2 squares to you today. :hug


Coralie

[Sonny321]

I've got a few 6 inch squares that I can send. Let me know and I'll mail them.

[losingmymind2]

I've got a 12 inch square ready, but I'm not sure if I have your address, if you can send it to me I'll get this ready to go.

[slichly]

Please PM me your address. I tried to email you but not sure if it worked. Have 2 squares for your comfortghan. This is such a tragic story...

[losingmymind2]

One square is in the mail for tomorrow's pickup. If you need more, let me know.

[dixieredhead]

I received squares from ANA & DOGYMOM today. Thanks so much you guys. I have one person from my home town that has made one, too.

total squares received now: 5:yay Any thoughts on what color I should join them with? i have been thinking about that....

[dogymom]

Would pink or purple work? I guess always think of those as little girl colors.

[dixieredhead]

I was thinking pink. I will just wait until I have them all and decide a good neutral color for them. How many squares do I need? I have a total of 8 right now. Since they are 12 inches, should it be 4 squares by 4 squares? or 4x5? Sorry Ive just never made one before...


UPDATING: Thank you all for helping with this! I will let you know when the squares arrive on this thread. I received squares from Tween today. 3 gorgeous squares. Thank you all so much for helping with this.:hug After seeing all the tragic things that are happening elsewhere my heart weeps for all the pain and suffering that is happening.

[tween]

I'm so glad they arrived!! Thank you so much for letting me know!! :hug

[dixieredhead]

I received squares today : 2 from Va,1 from Il, 1 from NC, and 2 from Pa.! Total received: 12. Thank you all so much... I'll post pics when I get it put together!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v715/im_buford/nov122005006.jpg

here are the pics of all squares received previously. sorry it took so long to post.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v715/im_buford/nov102005Small.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v715/im_buford/nov92005.jpg
Thank you all so much!

[mseavey2]

Add one more to your list. I will place my square in the mail in the morning.

[Sonny321]

Mine go out later today so you ought to get them in a couple of days.

[dixieredhead]

I received mseavey2's square today. Thank you so much I'll post a pic ASAP!

[Sonny321]

Have my 2 squares arrived yet?

[dixieredhead]

here is the completed afghan. it will be delivered this weekend! I think it turned out great!

Thank you all again!
Stacey

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d121/dixie_red_head/comfortghan002.jpg

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d121/dixie_red_head/comfortghan001.jpg

[redhead54]

Stacey,

Blanket looks great! Well done. Did you get the ghan to the family? I know this in no way can replace their beloved child but hopefully it will become a keepsake for them and also let them know that there are others that are sending a big hug their way.
Thank you for taking the time to do this.

[dixieredhead]

Thank you for the compliment. Yes, the family received the 'ghan. It took them 2 days to open the bag it was delivered it. Then it took them another day before they let me know how beautiful and appreciative they were for it. And said they will treasure it always. I still can't imagine how they are feeling. I'm just glad we did something to help comfort them. Thanks again for all the help.

[redhead54]

Thank you for the compliment. Yes, the family received the 'ghan. It took them 2 days to open the bag it was delivered it. Then it took them another day before they let me know how beautiful and appreciative they were for it. And said they will treasure it always. I still can't imagine how they are feeling. I'm just glad we did something to help comfort them. Thanks again for all the help.

I'm glad they liked it. I do hope that they eventually find peace. Yes. I'm glad we could do something for them even though nothing will ever replace their sweet baby. I also am glad we're such a great group of folks here: that we open our hearts to others.
Well done ladies! We did good:cheer Thanks again, Stacey.