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Gift To A Friend


--by lesley.campbell, posted Apr 28, 2014
I have just finished a crochet shawl that was given to a friend who was spending time, helping people in Africa building compounds for people in need. My gift was given to a young couple who were expecting another child.

The couple could not afford the fare to the town to get contraception, and after finding out about the baby, the wife was so depressed about how they would be able to afford another child that she would not leave their home.

My shawl was given to her, to give her something special for the new baby and hopefully show that people care, even if they do not know each other.

Others will help the mother-to-be to come to terms with her new child both financially and emotionally. I felt really pleased that my small gift was given this way.
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mdrollins wrote: It is amazing how one little thing, even just a few words, could change a person's life forever. Even if it just lasts for a day, at least they know that people care.
jomartin87112 wrote: good for you!

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