This weekend our son and DIL finally made it down for Christmas. We had a great weekend as our daughter, SIL and the grandkids were all here for a while on Saturday too. There was some snow tubing happening and the kids opened their presents. Then we had the grandsons overnight, which allowed time for some card games. Our son brought his new game Uzzle, that was fun.
The warm fuzzy moments came when my DIL and I were having a conversation and she mentioned she started going with a few of her church people down to Minneapolis and serving food at a shelter and a reservation. They also handed out some items that others had donated. Some of these people live in tents in the middle of a cold winter here in Minnesota and are struggling to keep warm. I told her to hold her thought, I ran to my family room and gathered up 23 stocking hats that I just machine knitted this week and asked if she could use them to take there. OMG she just teared up she was so happy that I would give them to her for this purpose, she almost made me cry. I didn't know for sure where I would donate them here and I am just thrilled to let her take them. And then I sent 4 lap/baby quilts with her to hand out also, I made them for donation so it worked out great for us both! I told her next time we see each other I would have more to give her. I gave her the 23 hats I had hand sewn up the back seam and were ready to go. I have another 20 to hand sew yet, and they will become hers too. Here is what I sent home with her. There is also 3 other hats I knit long ago and a baby afghan.
Here is one of the quilts I sent with her. I'll show the rest later on.
I am just thrilled to be able to hand all of these items over to our DIL so she can hand them out. She will be going down there again soon so they will come in handy. I love warm fuzzy moments like this:)
Today I spent taking down the tree and putting ornaments away and vacuuming. I didn't put the snowmen away yet, I'll leave them a couple weeks and then I will get out my few Valentine decorations.
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that is so nice! seeing as you had no place for all those hats to go to and planned on donating anyhow. So glad you got to see your family
ReplyDeletethat is so awesome! love that you were able to give to your DIL so she is able to give to others!
ReplyDeleteOMG, it was meant to be!
ReplyDeleteVicki, that's wonderful! Great items for donation. So glad you were able to celebrate Christmas/NY with your family.
ReplyDeleteThat was perfect timing for all those sweet hats you made, and quilts, too! It was meant to be. Glad the family finally was able to get together, too!
ReplyDeleteHow wonderful that you were able to donate your beautiful creations to a worthy cause for your DIL. I love it when a plan comes together!
ReplyDeleteHow awesome to be able to donate all of the hats and quilts, and know they're going to a worthy cause.
ReplyDeletePerfect timing all the way around! And definitely a warm fuzzy for all.
ReplyDeleteOh, I have some she could take too! What a great idea, and fun thing for both of you. Those hats are going to be so well received. I cannot imagine living in a tent in this cold MN weather!
ReplyDeleteWhat a blessing - to see family and to load them up for goodies for the homeless. I hate this and think we need to do better...and you are! My heart is full thinking of these folks being warmed by your work.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great plan! It is so wonderful when things just fall into place! Those will keep so many a little warmer this winter.
ReplyDeleteSuch a tender and heartfelt moment. Wish I was there to witness it. The Christmas spirit continues even after the holiday is over. Wishing you continued creativity in 2023.
ReplyDeleteHi Vicki! What a fabulous post. And thanks for sharing the warm and fuzzy moments with us. Isn't it ironic that you just whipped up those hats?! I feel God's hand was definitely a part of this. Just reading this sure has brought a smile to my face and it has to warm your heart knowing you are helping all those who are less fortunate. {{Hugs}} a whole bunch! ~smile~ Roseanne
ReplyDeleteAwesome, Vicki!!! Hugs to everyone!!! Those hats are so perfect!!!
ReplyDeleteWell this warm and fuzzy post put a knot in my throat. Your DIL sounds like a sweet and giving person...which would make her fit right in with you!
ReplyDeleteWhen you told me you'd donated them, I had no idea where. What a wonderful thing. God knew they were needed before you ever put the yarn in the machine. How wonderful to be a part of His plans!
ReplyDeleteSo nice that you donated the hats and the quilt to those in need. The quilt colors are so pretty and I know all of your pieced will be appreciated.
ReplyDeleteAwww That made me tear up too!! How wonderful that there are needs, and Bam!! those needs can be met - that was wonderful!!!!
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