The Marti that we know online is a force of nature — a fierce and funny Irish tigress who sashays flirtaciously in shiny red pumps, attended by a coterie of handsome firemen. That’s how I imagine her. But I also see her as embodying motherlove. Marti truly, deeply cares about people — this is apparent in all the social diaries she frequents daily and particularly in the Pootie diaries, that fun oasis on Daily Kos that Marti has overseen since the untimely passing of Tricia Wyse, the late, great Pootie Queen. Marti has a huge heart.
Marti’s actual, physical heart is not as vibrant as her spiritual one, however. She has had open heart surgery and lives within the limitations that heart patients endure. She also is afflicted with constant, chronic pain in her back and all her joints, making it hard for her to do all the things she would like to do. Unless and until medical marijuana is allowed in her State, there are no good options for soothing that pain, either. Marti suffers a lot, everyday. But she never complains.
What do you do to comfort someone in such pain who you love so much? Well, we are going to make her a quilt, filled with your loving words, that she can read over and over and which she can wrap up in and hug when she hurts. It will be a meaningful gift from all of us that she will have forever.
It takes time and material to make a community quilt and it is a living for me and my sister. If you would like to contribute toward its cost, here is a PayPal link for The Marti’s quilt — or message me for an address if you prefer a check. $20/message is suggested but no worries if you cannot afford to donate. We still want your message! This is a crowdfunded thing and some always give more to cover messages for those who are short on funds.
Please note, if you leave a quilt message in PayPal rather than in the comments below, please Kos mail me as well to let me know. The way PayPal is now configured, it is easy to miss attached notes.
Here is a list of message givers for Marti’s quilt so far. Check here if you are not sure if I have your message yet or not:
1. bfitzinAR
2. Diana in NoVa
3. sockpuppet (and Theodorable)
4. Vetwife
5. dialysisterLCO
6. Old Sailor
7. mrsquack
8. skillet
9. Common Sense Mainer and Bill in Portland Maine
10. Gwennedd
11. Mvgal92691
12. LizinPA
13. 2thanks
14. side pocket
15. Jon Sitzman
16. carolanne
17. scyellowdogdem
18. flycaster
19. JoanMar
20. OppositeLock
21. broths
22. jtg
23. koosah
24. TrueBlueMajority
25. liz
26. ramara
27. enhydra lutris & the Twins
28. rebel ga
29. RunawayRose
30. emeraldmaiden
31. jwinIL14
32. roses
33. dconrad
34. basket and Belle
35. Auntie Anne
36. Angela Marx
37. Pam from Calif
38. auapplemac
39. Ekaterin
40. Observerinvancouver
41. Louisiana 1976
42. maggiejean
43. sfpcnik
44. samanthab
45. slksfca and Dixie
46. Rued Gestures
47. HedwigKos
48. Mufftootuff & Max
49. jrfrog
50. Whaddaya
51. Feralkat
52. purple cones
53. 1toughlady
54. northcountry21st
55. greenbird
56. raincrow
57. Avilyn
58. BMScott
59. loggersbrat
60. FosterMominCA
61. BlackSheep1
62. tn mountain girl
63. navajo
64. gizmo59
65. Mary Rhubarb OBrien
66. High Uintas
67. drudau & Kobi
68. magnetics
69. nomandates
70. horsefeathers
71. dmb0857
72. swampyankee
Need a little inspiration? Here is a smattering of messages for Marti:
Marti, this quilt is most extraordinary. When in pain, or just feel crappy, throw this magic quilt on you while thinking of all of us and you will feel so much better. maggiejean
You welcomed me when I was lonely Rued Gestures
Marti — May the Love in this quilt warm your body and your heart for all the warmth and joy that you have shown to us all. We truly love our Tigress and wish you comfort each and every day. Mufftootuff & Max
Step 1 — See your friends on quilt.
Step 2 — Wrap yourself in quilt.
Step 3 — GROUP HUG !!!! jwinIL14
This woman actually gets sympathy from the Devil. Best wishes sassy pants heal up, stay strong, and let your big girl out to roar. flycaster
This quilt doubles as a VIP pass to the miracle healing waters of the C&J kiddie pool. Hope you soon feel as bright and chipper as your blogging. Hugs, Common SenseMainer & Bill in Portland Maine
Check here for a list of our completed quilts.
See also these three posts about the community quilt project:
KosAbility: A Virtual Quilt for Sara and Ann, from Community Quilt recipients
We Have Something to Say to YOU, Sara R and winglion!
Community Quilt FlashMob Brightens up NN13
Community Quilt Testimonial Videos
remembrance
ramara
paradise50
shanikka
cskendrick
peregrine kate
PAYPAL LINK FOR THE MARTI'S QUILT - THANK YOU!
Namaste.