Yarn Angel
Our paths first crossed through providence. I strongly believe that statement because I cannot rationalize the events any other way.
Even before we actually met, Lois was my Yarn Angel.
In 2007, was at a local thrift shop casually looking in the yarn bin. The woman standing next to me (a stranger) asked what I was planning to make. I told her that I did a lot of charity knitting. She told me of a friend who was down-sizing and needed to get rid of some yarn and would I give her my contact information. I jotted down my number and address and promptly forgot about the encounter until bags of yarn began appearing on my doorstep. Yes, bags of yarn - garbage bags stuffed with full skeins and odd bits of baby and worsted weight yarn. Some of which can be seen here. I kept much of the yarn but also shared some with a local Prayer Shawl ministry.
I was thankful for Lois' gift, yet her generosity did not end with that first delivery. The yarn bags continued to appear.
Fortunately one day, I was home when a delivery was made and met Lois, my Yarn Angel. At Christmas, I sent Lois photos of the items I made from the bounty: baby sweaters, baby hats, baby blankets, slippers and hats for the troops and homeless.
Bags of yarn (albeit smaller bags) still appear on my doorstep from time to time. I think Lois must have told some of her friends because surely she did not have this large of stash. (Lois has been giving me yarn for nearly a year and a half)
Monday, my Yarn Angel blessed me yet again with her generosity. (See above photo)
Thank you, Lois, and thank you, Lord for bringing Lois, my Yarn Angel, into my life.
Even before we actually met, Lois was my Yarn Angel.
In 2007, was at a local thrift shop casually looking in the yarn bin. The woman standing next to me (a stranger) asked what I was planning to make. I told her that I did a lot of charity knitting. She told me of a friend who was down-sizing and needed to get rid of some yarn and would I give her my contact information. I jotted down my number and address and promptly forgot about the encounter until bags of yarn began appearing on my doorstep. Yes, bags of yarn - garbage bags stuffed with full skeins and odd bits of baby and worsted weight yarn. Some of which can be seen here. I kept much of the yarn but also shared some with a local Prayer Shawl ministry.
I was thankful for Lois' gift, yet her generosity did not end with that first delivery. The yarn bags continued to appear.
Fortunately one day, I was home when a delivery was made and met Lois, my Yarn Angel. At Christmas, I sent Lois photos of the items I made from the bounty: baby sweaters, baby hats, baby blankets, slippers and hats for the troops and homeless.
Bags of yarn (albeit smaller bags) still appear on my doorstep from time to time. I think Lois must have told some of her friends because surely she did not have this large of stash. (Lois has been giving me yarn for nearly a year and a half)
Monday, my Yarn Angel blessed me yet again with her generosity. (See above photo)
Thank you, Lois, and thank you, Lord for bringing Lois, my Yarn Angel, into my life.
It's nice that you finally met her.
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet reminder that giving comes in all forms and is always appreciated.
ReplyDeleteI LOVE THE WAY YOU DESCRIBE HER AS YOUR YARN ANGEL. I TO HAVE PEOPLE THAT DONATE YARN, IF YOU DON'T MIND I'M GOING TO TAKE THAT PHRASE AS MY OWN.MAY GOD BLESS OUR YARN ANGELS.
ReplyDeleteWhat a tremendous blessing for all involved!
ReplyDeleteI was going to email you to tell you that we are starting a Prayer Shawl group in our church. but I see you are well acquainted with the idea. I sure hope we get some Yarn Angels to bless our group.
ReplyDeleteYou certainly deserve that yarn angel. What a blessing!
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