An Appeal for Warmth

Last year a few friends and I knit some items to be send to a Chinese Orphanage. The back story is that my co-worker and side kick Paul and his wife has adopted 2 little babies from China. I remember when each one visited the office and I got to hold them. So sweet, so tender. They are great big beautiful girls now. Paul as an attorney would help the agency with various issues, eventually joined its board of Directors and is now President of the Board.

One day last year, Paul and I was discussing my knitting for Charity and I said, well maybe some day I could knit for your orphanages. Next thing I know he was introducing me to Lillian Zhang, the director of the agency. She was so excited and grateful at the thought that some one would knit for the orphans halfway around the world ( Ha ! she doesn’t know knitters !) The facilities, while better than being left in the elements, lack central heating systems and can be quite cold, A knitted garment would help a lot to cheer a little face.

So this year I am putting out a direct appeal. I had planned to knit and send several items, but a couple of things have disrupted my plans; an explosion of babies to knit for in my personal life and the fact that Lillian is going over to China 2 moths earlier than I anticipated. So won’t you donate to the cause with a little hat or something.. Maybe you have a project languishing or a stitch pattern you like to try? Lillian is grateful for any and all types of donations as not all of the residents are infants and/or toddlers. In fact, those that are not adopted often remain residents until they become young adults.

I can arrange a pick up of any items or you can send them to me if you are out of state.
If you want to knit and are without stash, I can send you some!
Please let me know if you would are to help,

Thank you, Mrs. Hammer.