A Bit of Encouragement!

Had to share some heart filling encouragement with all of you!

First, I received a message from a friend who is a fellow foster parent and sits on a review board. When a child's case is up for review they have to be at court for this hearing. Court is a rather intimidating place that typically doesn't say "Fun times ahead!" to most. ;) Well, here's the message I received....I'll let it speak for itself.

"Kristy, we had Foster Care Review board tonight and I wanted you to know that you all made 5 girls very, VERY happy tonight. One of my cases was a sibling group of 5 girls ranging from 2 to 12. They all took a ballerina tonight and they were just so excited and happy. They are beautiful dolls and you did a great job. Please share this."

Very happy & full heart upon reading that!

Then, I received this letter in the mail from the Juvenile Court Judge....

My favorite part is the last bit....

"Thank you for your organization, Hopeful Threads' continued support of our program. Your stuffed animals are some of our favorites."

GOOD STUFF!!!!

Really good stuff!!!!

It matters. Every. Stitch. Matters. 

In BIG, BIG ways!

Thank you!

Find out how you can be a part by clicking the image below. 

The FLUFF Project

These are the moments.....

The moments that stop you in your tracks.

When I am privileged to receive photos of those we sew for using the gifts we made especially for them, well, there's nothing else like it!

These moments are always a reminder of WHY we do what we do each month, and WHY Hopeful Threads even exists. 

It's humbling and inspiring in overwhelming ways at the same time.

The blessings I receive from sewing with you all each month for such meaningful projects far, far outweighs the time, effort and resources invested. 

If you participated in the February 2013 Project and helped make child-sized bibs, may these photos encourage you and bring you BIG SMILES today!!!

(All photos property of Hidden Treasures Foster Home/Loaves and Fishes International. Used with permission. Please do not copy of reuse without permission.) 

 How about the sweet faces of the children you took the time to sew for!!!

Doesn't it feel amazing to see something YOU made in use for the purpose you made it!?!?!

This was part of the message that accompanied the photos....

"We are so touched because we can feel the outpouring of tender love, quality of workmanship and genuine giving that went into the making of each bib.  These bibs brighten the daily life of not only the children but everyone who cares for them and visits the home.  The variety of patterns and colors makes a person smile, and I believe makes the child feel very special.  Thank you!!"

  I personally love seeing photos of caregivers with the children. You can see the bonds and love and tender care that are being nurtured. I am so thankful for organizations like Loaves and Fishes International that are making such a difference in the lives of so many!

If you don't see any of yours in the photos here, don't worry. :) There were so many made for the project, (THANK YOU VERY MUCH!!!!) that they are having to be sent in smaller bundles with different travelers. This means they will continue to receive these cheerful and useful items for months to come. I love it!!!

Thank you. 

Thank you for being such a huge part of my dreams materializing. 

Thank you for caring for these precious children and all the others we sew for each month. 

My heart is so full!

Beautiful Friends!

I'm so very privileged to be able to share these beautiful pictures with you!

If you helped sew shorts for our July Monthly Project, the bundle being sent to Ghana, Africa has been delivered by the Feeding the Orphans team! See if you see any of the ones you made....

Photographs provided by Feeding the Orphans. Please use only with their permission.

It delights me to see the shorts where they were needed and made to be!

The shorts were part of a greater outreach as you can see in some of the pictures. Little girls were provided dresses while the little boys got our shorts and many even received new shoes too! You can learn more about the service and outreach efforts of Feeding the Orphans on their website here, and follow along on facebook here.

The shorts going to Cambodia are packaged and ready. My friend was actually in Cambodia while we were sewing and will be traveling again end of Oct./early Nov. so I will of course keep you posted on when those safely arrive to their destination.
Thank you again for sewing along and being a part of Hopeful Threads! May these photos provide encouragement and proof that Every Stitch Matters!!!