Stories of Kindness from Around the World

A Knitting Kit for Someone Who Lost Everything


--by cinnamonhead, posted Jul 28, 2008

A few of my friends and I belong to a knitting and crochet group.  Recently one of the older members had a fire in her house and lost everything. I went home and dug out an extra knitting bag filled it with needles and notions and passed it on to her through another member of our group. 

After a month of not seeing her,  Marcia came back to our group and gave me the biggest hug.  She said she couldn't believe that I had given her the bag and needles.  At the meeting she stocked up on yarn and was happy  to be getting  back to making things again.   I  know she has lost so much, but it  was nice to see her happy about something that she loves and enjoys doing. 

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Neise wrote: How kind of you. You gave her back one of the things she enjoyed doing most. It gave her a chance to keep her hands and mind buzy when things were not good for her. You gave her a gift from the heart, the best kind of gift. You are a special friend to her and all of us.
KnittingKel wrote: That was very nice of you! I can't imagine losing everything, but if I did, I'd hope someone would be generous like you.
~Knittingkel.blogspot.com
lovebug wrote: I would like to comment to the reply from Knittingkel. I also can't imagine losing everthing, but I have known those who have, it did not take much to bring a smile to their lips. I have arms which reach out to everyone I see. They are not the blessed one's, it is indeed me that is blessed, I have arms to hug my brothers and sisters. Life does not get any better than that.
AURELIA wrote: Good for you!! A friend in need is a friend indeed!!!! Thank you for being so unselfish and helping her to get through this difficult time! :) ~aurelia
perseverance wrote: THANKS
cream wrote: hey,it was good reading your story.I was touched by your goodness.I am actually new to this site will really like to keep the communication with you.May you accept me and know me better.Thanks once more for being kind
brighteyes wrote: I love this story and the fact that you gave from the heart...donating what you loved and she loved to do...fantastic....the knitting and crocheting was also a way, i am sure, for her to focus on an activity she loves and not on her recent loss...

material things CAN be replaced, love, kindness, smiles, frienship, giving when not given are lost forever...that opportunity is gone BUT thank God others will arise...

We've all GOT TO TAKE ACTION when we see an opportunity to assist again!

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