If you are like me, you have thoroughly enjoyed reading Murfster35’s diaries about politics. The man is funny and very, very sharp! But what you may not know is that Murfster35 is medically retired. There is something wrong that has curbed what he can do — and the doctors don’t know for sure what it is.
Personally, I think sometimes a mystery about an illness is as painful as any symptom. It sucks.
The upshot is that Murfster has to be very careful of changing the position of his body, particularly of his head, or he will lose his balance. He’s taken falls, had the world go spinning, even blacked out for a few seconds. Stairs have become dangerous for him. He always needs a hand free to steady himself no matter what he is doing so even something as mundane as carrying the groceries in presents its own problems. No, this isn’t like cancer or some other mortal illness. It’s not a threat to his life that is the reason for this quilt… What Murfster is suffering from is another sort of blow to his very self. He is, by nature, a very spirited man, one who has been very athletic and active all his life. It is not an easy thing to have such physical limitations — and not even definitively know the reason why.
Let’s raise his spirits by giving Murfster35 something tangible to show in what high regard he is held by this community and to let him know, in no uncertain terms, that we all care about him and appreciate his quick wit. We’ll make a community quilt full of loving and supportive words from you that he can read over and over and which will be a continual comfort to him. Leave a message for Murfster35 in the comments below — I will pick up your message with a {{{{hug}}}} for you and transcribe it in archival ink onto muslin. My sister and I will sew it into a colorful quilt for Murfster35, something he will treasure forever.
We are short $264 for this quilt — I will keep this figure updated.
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 Murfster’s quilt, here is a PayPal link — or message me for an address if you prefer a check. $20/message is suggested by 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 also Kos mail me to let me know. The way PayPal is now configured, it is easy to miss attached messages.
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
We got the last necessary messages for outragedinsf’s quilt and are busy assembling the top. His quilt will be done within a few days — he will have it in plenty of time before he begins his radiation treatments. Thank you all for your help in getting that quilt subscribed!
PAYPAL LINK FOR MURFSTER35'S QUILT - THANK YOU!