craft hope

It is amazing to see what a collective group of individuals can do to make a difference. The time that was taken. Each stitch that was made for a child.

The Miracle Foundation came on Sunday and picked up all of the handmade goodies for the children in India. There were 2,614 handmade items donated from all over the world. From the United States, Canada, Switzerland, New Zealand, England, Scotland, The Netherlands, and Malaysia. Just to name a few. From sewing groups, knitting groups, preschool classes, children, and adults.

:: 542 blankets ::

:: 23 balls ::

:: 532 beanies & 391 booties ::

:: 330 pillowcases ::

:: 789 hankies ::

Thank you, thank you, thank you. From the children in India, thank you. I believe we collected so much stuff they are going to have to crate it to India. I will post pictures of the children with their gifts as soon as I receive them.

Project 4 is right around the corner. I’m hoping to announce it within the next week or two. Until then, take care!

It takes faith, to believe in something bigger than yourself. To give unconditionally, simply because you know that someone else needs it. To love a child you’ve never met, in a country you’ve never visited. To give hope, to an orphaned child.

Eren is back from her trip to Nicaragua and here are the pictures you have been waiting for. Breathtaking.

For all of you who participated in project 2. Having just heard of Craft Hope, but feeling a calling to participate. Trusting your instincts. Taking time out of your busy day. To make a doll, or a few, for these children. Thank you. From the bottom of my heart. Thank you to Eren. Who graciously contacted me about the dolls and the orphanage. Who trusted me to help spread the word to all of you. Who counted dolls, read notes, traveled hundreds of miles to be with the children. To be a witness.

Thank you to all of you who blogged about Craft Hope, put a button on your sidebar, told a friend, rallied your troops. Thank you.

I, my friends, am just a servant. You answered the call. You spread hope to these beautiful children. You continue to believe in Craft Hope. And for that I am forever grateful. This is just the beginning. We are making a difference.

Now hurry over to Eren’s blog and read about her travels with the dolls. Her testimony is life changing.

You guys have kept my mailman and UPS man very busy.  My kids have gotten used to the mail arriving around lunch time and both race out to see how many packages have arrived.  I get the ‘mama, this ones too big…  no, let me carry that one… mama, can you help us.’

Today as we were sorting through all of the handmade goodies, Keegan exclaimed ‘oh my goodness!’  For a two year old, he knows what he’s talking about.  With each package that I open, I probably say oh my goodness many times.  Then after all of the sorting has been done, we sit down and talk about the babies in India.  Daily.  They want me to tell them about who made all of these wonderfully crafted items and where they are going.  ‘Where is India mama?  Why don’t these babies have mommies?’  The second question tears at my heart every time.

Oh and the notes that come in the packages.  You are such wonderful giving individuals.  I hope you truly know how much your time and effort will be appreciated.  Even if the kids cannot thank you themselves.  Know that every stitch you make, every second out of your busy day you take… it is all appreciated and needed.

You can watch the numbers grow daily in the sidebar.  I update it every time I get a delivery so keep checking back for new numbers.  There is just under two weeks for this current project deadline.  I can’t wait to deliver all of these things to the Miracle Foundation for you.  Take care friends.