Just that kind of day. Subjecting
myself to more standardized test, chess tournament, and everything else that
goes along with being pulled in 15 different directions. Ground hog Saturday!
Ever feel like you’re just not on the
same page with people in your inner circle. It’s amazing what you learn about
yourself when you’re removed from what you consider to be the “norm”. My norm
these days is school, work, home, homework, and family. I’m thankful for the
norm as my friend(s) have me a little annoyed this week. Enough said!
Last week my Mom turned me on to a new
organization which I can lend my talents to. I just feel the need to let my
creative side loose. The program is “Beads of Encouragement” which is an arts-in-medicine supportive care program
for children coping with serious illness, their families and the health care
providers who care for them. I will be using my sewing talents to
create bead pouches. In turn the pouches will be given to children who receive the
Beads of Encouragement.
My mother and co-workers will receive a
pair of matched beads to carry or wear on an adventure big or small. Mom and
her crew go on daily adventures!!! She will return one bead to the organization
along with a note of encouragement. The bead and story will be given to a child
or teen receiving the necklace with the Bead of Encouragement. My mother will
keep the other bead to symbolize her shared strength. The rest of the beads on
the necklace represents each time the child receives a blood transfusion, each
time they are poked with a needle, each time they receive chemo, surgery, and
the list goes on. The necklace is a symbolic strand of support.
It’s amazing when I think about my
frustration how something as small as a bead can provide me encouragement and a
reminder life is good! Thanks for the reminder Mother!!!
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