thank you everyone that participated in the Rachel's Shawl fundraiser
we raised $500 in two months ~ I'm speechless
the retreat will continue and even better, I believe we've raised enough money that the Virginia Piper Institute may have enough funds for two retreats in 2014
thank you thank you thank you!!
Melissa
Yay!! You have a generous spirit and the center will continue to help women in need, thank you Melissa!!
ReplyDeleteI was sad it wasn't more & then Rachel sent me an email the other day saying they made be able to add a spring retreat as well as their annual fall retreat next year. Warm fuzzies :)))
DeleteI still am in awe of how the Ravelry & blogging communities pull together for stuff like this when there's a need. I just played a small part in the whole thing, really!
Melissa, two retreats is a wonderful thing and I am so happy that you made that possible with such a loving, giving heart. It brings tears to my eyes just thinking about it.
ReplyDeleteI just ordered two skeins of Malabrigo Silkapaca to knit another Rachel Shawl, this time as a gift to a friend who's husband was killed last year. I think the pattern is beautiful and can offer comfort to so many.
I love that you're making another, Tracey! This one was my eleventh and I haven't gotten tired of them yet (but I'm biased ~ hehe!)
DeleteI hope your friend will love hers and that whoever is lucky enough to receive the gift of your first one feels all the love you knitted into it. Thanks for your part in making the retreat(s) continue, my friend :)
This is SO awesome!!!! My ladies are going to be so excited. Truly truly hope you all know what a GREAT thing you have done. Melissa, you are my hero. ;-)
ReplyDeleteMay the world know that people DO care, that women DO look out for each other, and this awful disease isn't so awful when you have sisters to surround you with their comfort and love. May our grandmothers, mothers, sisters and daughters never ever ever have to go through this alone.
Rachel's Shawl offer a warm fuzzy hug.
KNIT ON Ladies!!!
agree agree agree!!!!
Deleteexpect for that 'hero' part ~ not even close but I'm glad I was able to do my part :)
Love this shawl. Looks so cool with the yarn doubled. I am going to do that next time.
ReplyDeleteDitto to all the previous comments. You did a lovely thing, and will probably never know what it will mean to the recipients of your kindness. BIG hugs to you.
I can only hope I never know, Penny ~ thanks for your part in making next years retreat happen!
Deletethis is so special melissa, your idea, pattern and beautiful knitting. and so much money raised! awesome. i have the pattern and hope to make your shawl for a christmas gift!
ReplyDeletethanks for your encouragement to sell the pattern ~ I wouldn't have done it if you hadn't contacted me :)
Deleteyou played a big BIG part in these retreats continuing! thank you, Lori!
Yay!! for your fundraiser, Melissa!! Such a generous soul (and beautiful pattern)! blessings ~ tanna
ReplyDeletethanks so much, Tanna & also for taking the time to post about your Rachel's shawl and the charity work you did
DeleteI hope your home drama is working itself out quickly ~ I can't imagine!