Brubs’ quilt, “Wrap Around”
I have collected forty-eight messages for a “love catcher” quilt for ImpeachKingBushII who needs a liver transplant. I need twenty more to make his quilt. Would you be so kind as to leave a message for him in a comment below?
What is a “love catcher” quilt? I take your messages to a Kossack who needs a community hug, write them in archival ink on muslin, and sew them, together with colorful pictorial fabrics, into a quilt that can be cuddled, cried into, or hung on the wall to be read over and over.
Here are some examples of messages to ImpeachKingBushII so that you will have an idea of what this is about:
Run, don't walk.
Speak, don't hesitate- the world needs to hear your words.
Write. Then write again. Again, the world needs to be reminded about the things and experiences and people that are important.
Breathe- enjoy! Blessings come to you as inspiration, and the world needs your filtered, uplifting, exhale. MeToo
I pray for your healing. May you walk with joy. in the warmth of the sun for many, many, many, years to come. Klick2con10ue
Bobby, hang in there. All our arms are around you. {{{{{{{Bobby}}}}}}} Sara R
ImpeachKingBushII: We survived Bush. Let's survive your liver, too! DocGonzo
This isn't a Quilt. This is Love, Caring, Compassion, Healing and Well-Wishes cleverly disguised as a Quilt. Timroff
We expect you to lie on your quilt,
If you hurt you may cry on your quilt.
On a cold rainy night,
Don't you fret, you're all right,
You'll be snug, warm and dry on your quilt.
My life flows on in endless song:
Above earth's lamentation,
When friends by shame are undefiled,
How can I keep from singing? geomoo
“Look for me in the people I've known or loved,
And if you cannot give me away,
At least let me live in your eyes and not in your mind.” I will be praying for you, ImpeachKingBushII. Concernedamerican
Place this thought in your mind,
Our joy lies forward, and our grief behind. Aidos
My dear ImpeachKingBushII, I hope the system stops acting like an ass and gets you a liver soon. We are on your side. Remember that, and find a moment of peace, right now. bigjacbigjacbigjac
{ { { ImpeachKingBushII } } } Hugs for you, hugs for you, friend.
My thoughts are with you, as are my thanks for your posts on DKos. Beijingbetty
While you're waiting all aquiver
To hear that you'll get a liver
May we nonetheless rejoice
That you grace us with your voice.
From one transplant hopeful to another, may you soon receive the gift of life and may it serve you well in a long and happy life. Kitsap River
Warm cloth, warm smiles, warm light of healing. Cali Scribe
Surround yourself with the Love in this Quilt. Jon (linkage)
Back of Brubs' quilt -- a golden fabric by Kaffe Fassett called "Roman Glass"
So far, quilts have been completed for:
othniel (cellulitis and ensuing complications)
exmearden (cancer of heart and lung)
MsSpentyouth (brain tumor)
Moe99 (lung cancer)
Michelle Caudle (ovarian cancer)
BFSkinner (lupus)
Kitsap River (waiting for kidney donor)
Frederick Clarkson (blood clots)
Dreaming of Better Days (lymphoma)
one bite at a time (lost house and belongings to fire)
Timroff (cellulitis)
Sol Fed Joe (multiple cancers and health problems)
Brubs (AIDS, immune reconstitution syndrome)
Sol Fed Joe's quilt, "Starlight Dance"
rserven’s quilt top will be completed tonight and the quilt will be finished this week (rserven recently had a very bad time with a gall bladder infection that became complicated). There is also a quilt in the works for andsarahtoo who suffers from lupus. I need more messages for her, too, and will put up a diary tomorrow to collect them.
Future quilts are planned for:
Frank Cocozzelli (muscular dystrophy)
FLRealist (waiting for kidney)
dadanation (AIDS)
austex54 (caretaker to othniel)
Charles CurtisStanley (caretaker to Kitsap River)
Louisiana1976 (fibromyalgia, severe arthritis, depression)
ramara (cancer survivor)
Costs associated with ImpeachKingBushII’s quilt are already taken care of – as are andsarahtoo’s (figured at $5 message as these will be more complicated designs) – all that is needed tonight are messages. Nothing is needed but messages! However, every time I have put up a quilt diary without a PayPal link, someone asks for one. So, if you feel a desire to help the project and would like to pay forward to the next one, for Frank Cocozelli, here is the PayPal link.
Namaste.