Traveling Blankies

Busy day around here.  My Mother-in-law, Dorothy, and her friend, Sheri, are busy little Project 40 elves!  They've been assembling strips while I've been packing for a trip to see my Dad. 

Sheri made this blankie with lots of pretty stitches

This is Sheri busy on the assembly line.

Dorothy is hard at it, too. 
I seem to be the slacker of the group, just manning the camera.

Diane G. sent this cheerful lap blanket!

Another of Sheri's creations. 

Here are Dorothy & Sheri trying to figure out which strips play nicely together.

Beginnings of a stack headed for Illinois.

Assembly Line to Start Soon!

I will be visiting my Dad at the end of November.  He lives about 7 hours from me (near my siblings). My Sister & I will be attending what promises to be a difficult meeting to plan for my Dad's care.  Reality vs. What My Dad Wants are definitely in conflict considering his mental and health status. I'll be requesting your prayers when the time for my visit grows nearer.

I know there are some finished strips and completed blankies out there floating around.  I'm planning to assemble some lap blankets next week (seems appropriate for Thanksgiving week, I think).  Whatever is completed will go with me on this first trip back to see my Dad since Project 40 began. 

I'm not trying to rush anyone, but if you would like your work so far included, please mail your package soon. Don't worry if your strip(s) aren't ready, I'll be making more trips and if need be will make local nursing home deliveries.  No doubt the need is great and I would love to see this effort grow.

I'm listing a Post Office address here.  Please let me know when you mail something and I'll be watching for it.

Pam Stahl
P.O. Box 1875
Mt. Juliet, TN 37121-1875

Blessings,
pam

Project 40 Progress!

ALL Project 40 Info here!

Val crocheted this strip and is working on another!

Strip collection to date. I love seeing them all rolled up.
Karen sent the teal ones.
Pam J. made the blue-brown variegated one.
Dorothy made the oatmeal colored one.
Thanks!!

Playing with layout.  Can't wait to finish up more strips and sew them together!

Sherri made both of these lap blankies!!  Hooray!

My heart is heavy today with all this Dad stuff.  Yesterday my brother told me about an upcoming meeting with nursing home staff to discuss Dad's care and transition from Rehab efforts to Residential.  My stomach feels sick every time I think about it.  So many questions in my head.  Trying to figure out things that I can't. Only God can work out a mess like this and give peace to my Dad, my brother, my sister, and me.  I pray that He will.

I'm thankful to have Project 40 to keep my hands busy while my heart prays. 

Thanks to all of you for joining me in this effort.

Blessings,
pam