I wrote about twingrace's pain in the first community quilt diary for her — she has been suffering terribly for quite a long time now.
A misshapen piece of metal (possibly a surgical clip) had somehow migrated to her bladder where, undetected by her doctors, it did a lot of very painful damage over time. It was hard for her, too, not to have had a proper diagnosis for a long, long time — and not to be fully believed that she hurt as much as she did.
The good news is that, having finally seen a urologist, the metal is now gone. But the inside of her bladder may never be completely right. And it still hurts her.
If you go to the Pootie diaries or other social diaries, you know what a sweet, loving, gentle presence twingrace has. She really is a pillar of the community. So we want to make a community quilt for her, full of messages of love and support for those days when she has pain or just feels the need for a little extra emotional lift. It will be kind of like a big group hug in a blanket.
We still need at least 2 more messages to make a pattern. (I will keep this number updated.)
It takes lots of 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 the cost of this quilt, here is a PayPal link — or message me for an address should 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 message in PayPal or somewhere other than the comments below, please Kos Mail me to make sure I pick it up.
Check here for a list of our completed quilts. There have been 159 to date.
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
These people have given messages so far (please check here to make sure I have your message):
1. StevenPark
2. cfk in the Thumb of Michigan
3. HoundDog
4. LuvMyKitty
5. Strawbale
6. Bigjacbigjacbigjac
7. samanthab
8. tn mountain girl
9. BeadLady
10. Rosebuddear
11. MizC
12. Mvgal92691
13. The Marti
14. bluetownship
15. Meowsker
16. Flowergirl77
17. purple cones
18. mlozaouk
19. BMScott
20. FarWestGirl
21. TrueBlueMajority
22. BlackSheep1
23. bETHBAT
24. jrfrog
25. flycaster
26. Dixiecollie
27. Maryann
28. Sara R
29. roses
30. jwinIL14
31. scyellowdogdem
32. Hellebor
33. Youffraita
34. meadowmist
35. JoanNJTN
36. PDX Walker
37. momcatandrea
38. Pam from Calif
39. mamajo2k
40. The Peeps
41. cloudykate
42. Besame
Need inspiration? Here are a few of the messages so far:
Wrap yourself in love
With colors bright and bold
Our words to help you heal
Our quilt to warm and hold.
Best wishes from cfk in the Thumb of Michigan
You are such a treasure to this community-I hope your quilt is the bestest one yet! Thanks for all you do. Love, Rosebuddear
Dearest twingrace: cuddle up in this quilt and feel that you are loved. HUGS from me and Freddie! Flowergirl77
I bid you peace by starlight, wellness by sunlight, healing by every drop of rain,
a moment of joy in every breeze, and pray the wind carry off all your pain. BlackSheep1
The sweet warmth of this quilt
is generated by a multitude of peeps jrfrog
God bless ya honey. Maryann
PAYPAL LINK FOR TWINGRACE'S QUILT - THANK YOU!