$50 Arrived Yesterday

I am so very grateful to the Novi, Michigan dispatchers union for their donation of $50 towards the quilts I am making for the VA Tech dispatchers. How awesome is it that they stepped out in faith thanks to one of their dispatchers and trusted me this will get done.

Thanks also to the following for lending a hand in a special way:
Sgt. A. Bisulca (Ret. Army) $30
Tracy McDonough (Dispatcher) $25 gift card WalMart
Sara Lyons (White Tanks Baptist Church Member) Fabric
Autumn (Wife, US Air Force) Fabric & Thread

As of today, I have 6 quilts done and finishing the last two and they should be mailed out to VA Tech dispatchers on Saturday. Only 18 more to go!

Look around people, none of these people sent hundreds of dollars or scads of fabric, each sent a little which turned out to fit the needs and be a lot when put together. It is like the old story of making stone soup. One person starts the pot and adds a stone and then everyone is invited and adds their own ingredients such as spices, vegetables, meats, etc. in the end, the stone is removed and everyone partakes in the beautiful dinner they created a bit at a time.

It costs less than $4.00 for a crib batting at WalMart, thread is less than $3.00 spool and fabric can be bought at many second hand stores very reasonably and when it is all put together, you have a quilt made by one but added to by many.

Stop believing someone else will step up and get this done, they won't so please, just reach out and help. These dispatchers are hurting and trust me they will smile, they will return to their jobs, but this will never leave them. Help me make them feel a bit warmer.

If you don't trust me, send donations to 911 Cares: http://911cares.com
and tell them, Ranny Jean sent you their way. I can't say enough wonderful things about this group and all they do to help those dispatchers in need. Today, reach out and help them help others.