Hi, my name is Gwen.I live in Elmore Alabama.Thirty years young.God has blessed me with a wonderful husband Keith and son Nicholas. We wish to expand our family but that's in Gods time. Until then I greatly enjoy all my time with Nicholas and all my wonderful nieces and nephews and some kids i just claim as mine.:-) Which brings me to my recent crocheting. Surrounded by all these wonderful children and a crafty hobby like making funny and artistic beanie hats for them. Like the Viking Mohawk hat I made for my son in his school colors. Or the Alabama football themed beanie for my nephew. Whatever I am making the reaction is always the same. Their little faces light up like the fourth of July and instantly my heart is puddy in their hands.The pure joy that they get out of having something created just for them. And it being theirs.They walk around showing off there new hats to everyone with such a shine on there faces. Or the blankets they snuggle with at night that was crocheted for them. My son in particular will NOT go to sleep without his "WOOBY" Its a Auburn blanket I crocheted years back for him. It is his security blanket. I'm not sure exactly what it is about that blanket that soothes him so much. But it does.
As sitting in my recliner crocheting a hat for a friends baby. I cant explain what came over me. You know there are some ideas that just POP into your head and your like OH WOW yeah ok I should try that...... and then there is things that just kinda come from the gut. It just came to me. As if my heart was telling it to my head or something.
" You should give these to sick children and brighten their day just as they brighten so many children in your life."
And that's when all the wheels started turning and haven't stopped yet! I have NEVER EVER organized or put together ANYTHING like this. EVER! I had no idea where to start or what to do. Or most importantly "HOW AM I GOING TO DO IT??" " Where will i get that much supplies?" So I did the only thing I knew to do. PRAY! For I knew in my heart it was God that put that on my heart to begin with and I knew that if I asked him.... he would show me a way. Or at least give me a gentle nudge in the right direction. So i set off with this idea to make the vibrant beautiful beanie hats and throw blankets for the children at Children's hospital.
Why Children's? Well I wanted to reach children.....Those that are in need of lifting up and cheering up. And it comes easy for me to know exactly where to find such children. Cause you see I personally have a trail of loved ones that are frequent patients at children's hospital.
Starting with my cousin who years ago had major surgery there. (details to come pending her permission) And my niece who has a undeveloped bladder and keeps kidney infections. Then there is my nephew who has downs and was born with holes in his heart and at 4 months old had a triple bypass and that alone amazed me at the strength these little ones truly have. These little babies you cradle with such care and tenderness. To see the extent of what strong fighters they really are before they even know what they are fighting for.
So to be able to brighten a child's day his or her mood even if only for a moment. I like to think that a beautiful throw at the foot of a little girl or little boys bed will bring happiness and joy knowing it was made just for him or her and will always remain theirs.
So i set out on a mission and I will not stop! For I know that God would not have put it on my heart if he wasn't going to see me through it. He is going to see to it that this becomes a reality. Ideas popped into my head and I've just been following them.
Writing amazing ladies that teach crochet tutorials online if they may be interested in donating the samples they use in the video tutorials. Which all 20 emails have been a dead end EXCEPT ONE... Thank you my darling MissCriss!! I am also putting the word out via this blog asking for help. Any form of help is MORE than wanted... its needed. Spreading the word via Facebook. Craigslist. Bulletin Board. And word of mouth. So please help spread the word. If you know anyone that would like to help please send em my way.
Email is
gwenegwen2000@yahoo.com
As sitting in my recliner crocheting a hat for a friends baby. I cant explain what came over me. You know there are some ideas that just POP into your head and your like OH WOW yeah ok I should try that...... and then there is things that just kinda come from the gut. It just came to me. As if my heart was telling it to my head or something.
" You should give these to sick children and brighten their day just as they brighten so many children in your life."
And that's when all the wheels started turning and haven't stopped yet! I have NEVER EVER organized or put together ANYTHING like this. EVER! I had no idea where to start or what to do. Or most importantly "HOW AM I GOING TO DO IT??" " Where will i get that much supplies?" So I did the only thing I knew to do. PRAY! For I knew in my heart it was God that put that on my heart to begin with and I knew that if I asked him.... he would show me a way. Or at least give me a gentle nudge in the right direction. So i set off with this idea to make the vibrant beautiful beanie hats and throw blankets for the children at Children's hospital.
Why Children's? Well I wanted to reach children.....Those that are in need of lifting up and cheering up. And it comes easy for me to know exactly where to find such children. Cause you see I personally have a trail of loved ones that are frequent patients at children's hospital.
Starting with my cousin who years ago had major surgery there. (details to come pending her permission) And my niece who has a undeveloped bladder and keeps kidney infections. Then there is my nephew who has downs and was born with holes in his heart and at 4 months old had a triple bypass and that alone amazed me at the strength these little ones truly have. These little babies you cradle with such care and tenderness. To see the extent of what strong fighters they really are before they even know what they are fighting for.
So to be able to brighten a child's day his or her mood even if only for a moment. I like to think that a beautiful throw at the foot of a little girl or little boys bed will bring happiness and joy knowing it was made just for him or her and will always remain theirs.
So i set out on a mission and I will not stop! For I know that God would not have put it on my heart if he wasn't going to see me through it. He is going to see to it that this becomes a reality. Ideas popped into my head and I've just been following them.
Writing amazing ladies that teach crochet tutorials online if they may be interested in donating the samples they use in the video tutorials. Which all 20 emails have been a dead end EXCEPT ONE... Thank you my darling MissCriss!! I am also putting the word out via this blog asking for help. Any form of help is MORE than wanted... its needed. Spreading the word via Facebook. Craigslist. Bulletin Board. And word of mouth. So please help spread the word. If you know anyone that would like to help please send em my way.
Email is
gwenegwen2000@yahoo.com
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