I wasn't sure how exactly this would work, but I figure its worth a try and if it doesn't fly, nothing lost. I invited people to come to the library Fireside Room on Tuesdays at 7 pm to create cards and prayer shawls for cancer patients. The first week there was one woman and myself. A humble beginning, but nice to ease into things gently. I have not done much card making, and certainly not on a scale people do it nowdays. Its a regular art form. My friend shows me the ropes and I discover how easy and how fun it is.
Week two brought four women and myself. One of the women brought a pre-made kit and we all made two cards patterned on her example with supplies she provided. Hey! I now have about 20 cards ready to give out this fall when PrayerSong resumes visiting Wilmot. Considering that on an average day in the infusion center at any given hour there are probably 50 or 60 patients, and if we visit once a month, I would need probably around 100 per visit or 1200 a year to give out. If we grow a bit and make about 40 or 50 a week, we could be about half way there by the end of the summer months!
Wouldn't it be wonderful if I could have enough cards to also provide them at Roswell in Buffalo and maybe even other centers here in Rochester? Think of all the cheer and encouragement we could send, something a little more personal and not mass produced, something with heart and soul we could share! Tonight, there are 5 ladies and me. We are blessed that 2 people are knitting prayer shawls. And one person brought a kit for us to make a card. Once again I find myself awkwardly following the example and ending up with not a carbon copy, but a similar yet unique card. That is what makes this work so well. These are not mass produced uncaring impersonal cards. They are individually and thoughtfully prepared, each one designed to bring a smile and lift a heart from heaviness, even if just for a moment.
Several people who wanted to come this evening were unable to make it but will be here next week. One of the ladies tonight said she has 2 friends who want to come. A person from the church cancer support group intends to be here next week. I am very encouraged. This seems to be working well! AND we have great conversation and fun while we are doing it. Yeah!
Week two brought four women and myself. One of the women brought a pre-made kit and we all made two cards patterned on her example with supplies she provided. Hey! I now have about 20 cards ready to give out this fall when PrayerSong resumes visiting Wilmot. Considering that on an average day in the infusion center at any given hour there are probably 50 or 60 patients, and if we visit once a month, I would need probably around 100 per visit or 1200 a year to give out. If we grow a bit and make about 40 or 50 a week, we could be about half way there by the end of the summer months!
Wouldn't it be wonderful if I could have enough cards to also provide them at Roswell in Buffalo and maybe even other centers here in Rochester? Think of all the cheer and encouragement we could send, something a little more personal and not mass produced, something with heart and soul we could share! Tonight, there are 5 ladies and me. We are blessed that 2 people are knitting prayer shawls. And one person brought a kit for us to make a card. Once again I find myself awkwardly following the example and ending up with not a carbon copy, but a similar yet unique card. That is what makes this work so well. These are not mass produced uncaring impersonal cards. They are individually and thoughtfully prepared, each one designed to bring a smile and lift a heart from heaviness, even if just for a moment.
Several people who wanted to come this evening were unable to make it but will be here next week. One of the ladies tonight said she has 2 friends who want to come. A person from the church cancer support group intends to be here next week. I am very encouraged. This seems to be working well! AND we have great conversation and fun while we are doing it. Yeah!
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