Maybe I need to explain about my "Prayer Blanket" given to me by my best friend. I had uterine cancer and went into the hospital for chemo and radiation treatments for 2 months. My BF is a devote Catholic and I am Baptist. We have been friends since grade school. She told me she made the blankets and asked if I wanted one. Told her I would love to have one. She makes the blanket out of a yard of washable fabric into a square with the edges either folded over and sewn or puts a binding on it. She just makes it whatever feels right for her. She has this verse she prints out and places it in a pocket sewn somewhere on the blanket, takes it to her Priest and has it blessed. Then she gives it away. The blanket became very popular with her friends and church. She had a group help her make a lot of them to give to members at a retreat they have each year. I have heard about the shawls and they have the same meaning and comfort I am sure. I just wanted to let you know about the blanket I received and the comfort it gave me when I went to radiation. I would fold it and place it over my heart while trying to relax and calm my anxiety. Whatever it means to the individual is how they feel about it. Appreciate each of your replies and thoughts. This is truly a great board of informed and special ladies.
TXGrandmaof5