This was in my in-box this morning and just made tears roll down my face. While it is almost impossible to penetrate the tough exterior of law enforcement, search and rescue, 911 operators, I can tell you we are like a Rolo...hard on the surface and soft and gooey in the middle.
'I worked in law enforcement for 15 yrs. This would have made such a
difference. I am now retired, but am still a member of the law
enforcement community. If I see a need on your blog I will send
something if I can. I have a passion to provide quilts to people
actively serving or Veterans of the military. It is not part of Quilts
of Valor, Wounded Warriors, Quilts of Honor; but I am responsible for an
area in the U.S. Most of my time quilting is with that project; but if I
can help you out I will! Thank you for what you are doing!'
Quilters do make a difference. This isn't about me, me, me or me, myself and I, it is about all of us working together to reach out to those we wouldn't be able to help if we didn't know they existed.
For this thank you is to all of you, from someone who just wanted to say thanks and for that, I pass it on, take a bow and tip my hat and from my heart say you each mean so much to me but more you mean so much to the person that will receive these quilts!
Thursday, April 3, 2014
Wednesday, April 2, 2014
Todays Mail Stack
Checking out the stack of mail as it came in today was our Boxer baby who has to know what is going on and if there are any treats in those boxes!
Inside these boxes were beautiful quilts for the families and first responders for Oso. Here they are from New York, Ohio, South Dakota and Wisconsin!
I cannot wait to take up our first load later this month!
Quilts For Mom and Child with MRSA
These 2 quilts were sent to me by Marilyn L. of North Hills Quilter and her Binky Patrol for dispatchers in need. I added the binding on both and purple heart shaped labels and packed them up this morning.
They are going to 911 dispatcher Tonya and her 3 year old daughter Alex who has MRSA and is in the hospital and has had numerous surgeries to get rid of the infection. This is such an insidious disease to get rid of as it spreads like wildfire and is so antibiotic resistant.
Our oldest had it when she was about 3 or 4 and the pain we had to put that child through several times a day to remove the poison out of her body, to this day she still remembers it, still will not get around anyone who appears to have an open sore and always has hand sanitizer with her. She cried this morning when I told her about baby Alex and said she will pray for her!
I just love the Teddy Bears on this one and know Alex will as well and the colors in Tonya's reminds me of a beautiful sunset.
If you would like to help Alex and Tonya, please follow this link:
http://www.gofundme.com/7w8cgg?preview=1
They are going to 911 dispatcher Tonya and her 3 year old daughter Alex who has MRSA and is in the hospital and has had numerous surgeries to get rid of the infection. This is such an insidious disease to get rid of as it spreads like wildfire and is so antibiotic resistant.
Our oldest had it when she was about 3 or 4 and the pain we had to put that child through several times a day to remove the poison out of her body, to this day she still remembers it, still will not get around anyone who appears to have an open sore and always has hand sanitizer with her. She cried this morning when I told her about baby Alex and said she will pray for her!
If you would like to help Alex and Tonya, please follow this link:
http://www.gofundme.com/7w8cgg?preview=1
Tuesday, April 1, 2014
Quilts
These 2 beauties came in from Amy P. from Oregon. Amazing works of love all of these are!
No More Defending My Numbers
The minute I heard about the Oso landslide I got busy reaching out to the quilting community and initially asked for 300-500 quilts and right away I cannot believe it, but people asked, 'why do you need that many there aren't that many that survived.' Seriously? If you are that callous, don't donate, it is as simple as that!
So to all who keep questioning me for whatever reason let me say this. Oso had a population of around 180 people and 5 of those have rescued as of today.
A baby was found this morning added to the number I believe of 17, I am not keeping up with the news for numbers. Now that would mean that those that perished could have a wife, husband, mom, dad, sibling, grandparents that were not there and are affected by this. So lets just say all 180 had 2 surviving family members.
There is 360 quilts needed just for those family members.
Now Snohomish County Sheriff's office has 265 sworn members and I am pretty sure many of those helped or are helping and seeing things they will never see and were not prepared for...now we have a need for 565 quilts.
I have heard there are locals from Arlington and Darrington that are helping, so they are seeing things they will never forget and lets say there are at least 100. Now we are at over 600 so I underestimated the need for quilts.
If you are worried then all I can say, is don't be. We will gets these quilts to those who need them if it takes me 2 trips or 200 trips, I am going to deliver all I get until I am told they are all covered or they don't need anymore and then the rest will be used for 911 dispatchers in need and other tragedies.
If you do not want to donate, then please, don't. I am not going to twist your arm but I would like to ask you one question and I don't need an answer here.
When you give to the Red Cross, Salvation Army, United Way do you know if the money you really gives stays where you want it to, do you know if 100% of the money you donate goes 100% to the rescue efforts? Hmmm, I am thinking you might be surprised at those answers.
I am not saying don't trust those agencies, all I am saying or asking really, is why are you so worried? I post pictures and I will post pictures.
I am not a mind reader, I don't know how many we will really need but then again when the Red Cross or United Way says they need $1,000,000,000 for the area, do they really know they need that much? Could it be more? Yes it could and probably will be. Could it be less? Yes, it could and if it is, are you going to ask for your money back? No, you are happy they will use it later when they have a need.
I so love and appreciate all of you, but I cannot answer this question anymore it is just to much to answer everyday a question of my honesty and integrity. While I encourage people to be safe, I don't expect people to daily try to tear this organization down either!
So to all who keep questioning me for whatever reason let me say this. Oso had a population of around 180 people and 5 of those have rescued as of today.
A baby was found this morning added to the number I believe of 17, I am not keeping up with the news for numbers. Now that would mean that those that perished could have a wife, husband, mom, dad, sibling, grandparents that were not there and are affected by this. So lets just say all 180 had 2 surviving family members.
There is 360 quilts needed just for those family members.
Now Snohomish County Sheriff's office has 265 sworn members and I am pretty sure many of those helped or are helping and seeing things they will never see and were not prepared for...now we have a need for 565 quilts.
I have heard there are locals from Arlington and Darrington that are helping, so they are seeing things they will never forget and lets say there are at least 100. Now we are at over 600 so I underestimated the need for quilts.
If you are worried then all I can say, is don't be. We will gets these quilts to those who need them if it takes me 2 trips or 200 trips, I am going to deliver all I get until I am told they are all covered or they don't need anymore and then the rest will be used for 911 dispatchers in need and other tragedies.
If you do not want to donate, then please, don't. I am not going to twist your arm but I would like to ask you one question and I don't need an answer here.
When you give to the Red Cross, Salvation Army, United Way do you know if the money you really gives stays where you want it to, do you know if 100% of the money you donate goes 100% to the rescue efforts? Hmmm, I am thinking you might be surprised at those answers.
I am not saying don't trust those agencies, all I am saying or asking really, is why are you so worried? I post pictures and I will post pictures.
I am not a mind reader, I don't know how many we will really need but then again when the Red Cross or United Way says they need $1,000,000,000 for the area, do they really know they need that much? Could it be more? Yes it could and probably will be. Could it be less? Yes, it could and if it is, are you going to ask for your money back? No, you are happy they will use it later when they have a need.
I so love and appreciate all of you, but I cannot answer this question anymore it is just to much to answer everyday a question of my honesty and integrity. While I encourage people to be safe, I don't expect people to daily try to tear this organization down either!
What Do I Really Do?
I get asked the question many times, 'What do you really do? How do you classify your business?'
First off, I am NOT a business. I do not make a product to sell, I do not bring in a profit, I can get up and move around when I want to, take a nap when I need to, leave when I want to, sew or quilt or not if I don't feel like it. I have no deadlines per se, so I am NOT a business.
I am in reality a non-profit because I make no profit, I spend more money and time on making quilts for those in need, than I have ever received and the cost of postage...well lets just say, I don't have a goose that lays stamps or golden eggs.
The IRS has a long list of things someone must do to qualify for being a non-profit not to mention they charge over $800 just to file the paperwork, so though I make no money or spend more than I bring in, I am still not considered a non-profit though someday I would love to be.
I believe I am a ministry, ministering to those 911 operators, first responders and those that have endured unimaginable tragedies and disasters with the love of a quilt. It really is that simple.
I am a facilitator, I receive quilts and when there is a need and there is always a need, I gather quilts or quilters and the process starts and so many of you who are part of this, are ministering to these hurting people as well.
But I am not tied to any religion or society, I am just me and with all of you together we form Layers of Hope - Quilting 911. I guess I can sum it up like this...
My husband was talking to his boss yesterday about what I do and he asked if I had a long arm sewing machine and my husband laughed and told him, 'no, that is out of my budget range with the money I bring home, she just uses her sewing machine and quilts.'
His boss then said something about well, she can't make that many can she? My husband laughed and told him, 'she can because she has the most amazing network of quilts ever and when there is a need she lets them know and they all work together and get quilts out. It truly is amazing and what is more amazing is they do this from their hearts.'
So if you ask what I do, what Layers of Hope - Quilting 911 is all about I would say we are about love, sharing that love and we are a ministering charity based on Love.
Me, I just facilitate and make quilts. All of YOU...are the glue that keeps us going!
First off, I am NOT a business. I do not make a product to sell, I do not bring in a profit, I can get up and move around when I want to, take a nap when I need to, leave when I want to, sew or quilt or not if I don't feel like it. I have no deadlines per se, so I am NOT a business.
I am in reality a non-profit because I make no profit, I spend more money and time on making quilts for those in need, than I have ever received and the cost of postage...well lets just say, I don't have a goose that lays stamps or golden eggs.
The IRS has a long list of things someone must do to qualify for being a non-profit not to mention they charge over $800 just to file the paperwork, so though I make no money or spend more than I bring in, I am still not considered a non-profit though someday I would love to be.
I believe I am a ministry, ministering to those 911 operators, first responders and those that have endured unimaginable tragedies and disasters with the love of a quilt. It really is that simple.
I am a facilitator, I receive quilts and when there is a need and there is always a need, I gather quilts or quilters and the process starts and so many of you who are part of this, are ministering to these hurting people as well.
But I am not tied to any religion or society, I am just me and with all of you together we form Layers of Hope - Quilting 911. I guess I can sum it up like this...
My husband was talking to his boss yesterday about what I do and he asked if I had a long arm sewing machine and my husband laughed and told him, 'no, that is out of my budget range with the money I bring home, she just uses her sewing machine and quilts.'
His boss then said something about well, she can't make that many can she? My husband laughed and told him, 'she can because she has the most amazing network of quilts ever and when there is a need she lets them know and they all work together and get quilts out. It truly is amazing and what is more amazing is they do this from their hearts.'
So if you ask what I do, what Layers of Hope - Quilting 911 is all about I would say we are about love, sharing that love and we are a ministering charity based on Love.
Me, I just facilitate and make quilts. All of YOU...are the glue that keeps us going!
Another Need
If you would like to send a card of encouragement to this family, please let me know.
Danielle King-Klaber is a part-time 911 Dispatcher for Pendleton County, KY and works full-time at the Kenton County 911 Dispatch Center, KY. She is 26 years old, married and the mother of two girls ages 3 and 6. She has spent her entire adult life working in 911 Centers on the front lines of helping others.
In October of 2013, doctors found an extremely large aneurysm in the main artery of her brain. Danielle was admitted to University Hospital in Cincinnati were she underwent an intricate, two-part surgical procedure. The main artery in her left arm was removed and used to by-pass the aneurysm in her brain. In addition, it was during this surgery that doctors discovered Danielle has a very serious vein disease and the prognosis for her continued survival and quality of life is not very promising.
Since her operation, Danielle has not been able to dispatch on a full time basis. She is trying hard to work as many hours as the doctor will allow, but there are days when side effects from the surgery make it physically impossible for her to function on the job. This leaves a young couple with two small children trying to make a living on one income. The challenges they face are many…mounting medical bills, the everyday expenses of rent, utilities, food, transportation, the stress of a debilitating disease and the uncertain future that comes with it.
In hopes of relieving some of the financial burden this serious health problem has brought about, a benefit for Danielle is being held on April 19th. The responder community is coming together during this benefit, with leaders of various response units volunteering for a pie in the face (dollar per vote) fund raiser. There will be silent auctions, live auctions and a spaghetti dinner with a “guns and hoses” spaghetti sauce cook off competition. A flyer for the event is attached and links for the website, Facebook and PayPal follow:
Danielle King-Klaber is a part-time 911 Dispatcher for Pendleton County, KY and works full-time at the Kenton County 911 Dispatch Center, KY. She is 26 years old, married and the mother of two girls ages 3 and 6. She has spent her entire adult life working in 911 Centers on the front lines of helping others.
In October of 2013, doctors found an extremely large aneurysm in the main artery of her brain. Danielle was admitted to University Hospital in Cincinnati were she underwent an intricate, two-part surgical procedure. The main artery in her left arm was removed and used to by-pass the aneurysm in her brain. In addition, it was during this surgery that doctors discovered Danielle has a very serious vein disease and the prognosis for her continued survival and quality of life is not very promising.
Since her operation, Danielle has not been able to dispatch on a full time basis. She is trying hard to work as many hours as the doctor will allow, but there are days when side effects from the surgery make it physically impossible for her to function on the job. This leaves a young couple with two small children trying to make a living on one income. The challenges they face are many…mounting medical bills, the everyday expenses of rent, utilities, food, transportation, the stress of a debilitating disease and the uncertain future that comes with it.
In hopes of relieving some of the financial burden this serious health problem has brought about, a benefit for Danielle is being held on April 19th. The responder community is coming together during this benefit, with leaders of various response units volunteering for a pie in the face (dollar per vote) fund raiser. There will be silent auctions, live auctions and a spaghetti dinner with a “guns and hoses” spaghetti sauce cook off competition. A flyer for the event is attached and links for the website, Facebook and PayPal follow:
- Website: http://bit.ly/dkkbenefit
- FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/daniellekingklaberbenefit
- PayPal: http://bit.ly/DKKPayPal
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