What to do
11-20-2010, 06:24 AM
#31
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Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Northeast Colorado
Posts: 422
Originally Posted by fidgety
I have recently found out that my foster mother has been diagnosed with cancer. She is in stage 4 of what started out as breast cancer, ( undetected), that has spread to her bones. This is the woman who taught me to sew when I was young. Does anyone think making her a lapquilt is a silly idea? I am 1000 miles away and cannot be there to help, and I so want her to know I am thinking about her thru her journey. I feel helpless.
11-20-2010, 06:27 AM
#33
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Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: dayton OH
Posts: 1,911
Originally Posted by raedar63
Do not tarry in getting this done. Make a quick pattern and get it sent out. Another idea is a long more narrow quilt to use as a shawl .I am a nurse and see lots of cancer patients,they get so cold.
Rae
Rae
i also was a foster parent - and so appreciative that i have a couple boys who are now 20 & 17 that i am in contact w/ It is wonderful to know now that they so appreciate everything we went thru and how those things have helped mold them into the kind wonderful young men they are today.
She will sooooooo very much appreciate it!! And if you haven't reminded her how much you appreciate what she did for you - get that phone call made, the email sent, card sent and let her know! You will make her day for many days to come!
And hugs to you
11-20-2010, 08:43 AM
#35
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Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Eastern Washington
Posts: 29,525
Please make and send her a lap quilt made by you! Keep it simple, so it can be finished quickly, and mailed. She will appreciate your gesture of love!
Sending her a letter or note card, say, once a week, will help her to know how much you care. She will treasure your efforts and your concern.
You both are in my prayers!
Sending her a letter or note card, say, once a week, will help her to know how much you care. She will treasure your efforts and your concern.
You both are in my prayers!
11-20-2010, 09:09 AM
#37
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Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Ontario, Canada
Posts: 1,304
I think sewing a comfort item for the woman who taught you to sew, when she needs comfort is the only logical thing to do when you cannot be there in person. Imagine how proud and blessed you would feel if your daughter sewed something for you! It is the most perfect idea. Please do it.
11-20-2010, 10:14 AM
#39
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Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Clemmons, NC
Posts: 1,055
Originally Posted by fidgety
I have recently found out that my foster mother has been diagnosed with cancer. She is in stage 4 of what started out as breast cancer, ( undetected), that has spread to her bones. This is the woman who taught me to sew when I was young. Does anyone think making her a lapquilt is a silly idea? I am 1000 miles away and cannot be there to help, and I so want her to know I am thinking about her thru her journey. I feel helpless.
