One of our chapter coordinators shared the following thank you note with us. How wonderful it is to be able to know our blankets continue to comfort these special children and their families. Thats why we do what we do! Project Linus, Back in 2004 my ex-husband committed suicide leaving behind three boys only 10, 12, and 14 years old. This was unfathomable, our whole world turned upside down. Never in a million years can anyone understand the pain this caused, and actually still occasionally causes his children. I really dont remember the day my kids received the blanket from Project Linus, and I dont even know if I sent a thank-you note. I think there was a little stuffed animal tied to a very cute quilt. My youngest, slept that night with the blanket on his bed, not knowing who actually gave him the blanket and I dont think knowing why it was given to him. The other boys probably received one too, but I remember him putting the blanket up to his face and keeping it on his lap while he watched television with a complete blank stare. Conversations about their dad, arent necessarily held often. When they do ask I try and tell stories that make him human, things they can put his faded face to. I cant help but think if he had given them any thought, he might have reacted to his life a little differently. Our oldest son is a Political Science graduate. He is currently a crew Chief in the Air National Guard. Our 2nd son has a degree in Molecular Science/Minor in Chemistry. After a short stint as a scientist, he joined the Army, and hopes to become a medic in the Special Forces. Our youngest is a Sous Chef, currently working at a ski resort. Myself, I remarried in 2009 and could not be happier. Pulling out Christmas decorations a couple weeks ago I came across the blanket in a box, bringing back a flood of memories. Good memories of wonderful people I have never met who make these blankets with nothing but love. Just in case I never said thank you, I want to make sure I do that now. I also want them to know their love and compassion is felt and the blankets truly do offer security as well as warmth. Something I myself only realized when I wrapped the blanket around my own shoulders this morning. Thank you to those who make and donate the blankets to children who need something extra in their little lives. I want you to know that even though you arent always thanked in the moment doesnt mean you did not make a difference in the lives of the children (or their mother). Merry Christmas to everyone involved with Project Linus. Keep up the loving work you provide during a time of need, whether or not we know we need it. Please consider making a donation to Project Linus this holiday season. It is our privilege to be able to continue to serve these special children and their families throughout 2015 and would be most grateful for your gift. Thank you! projectlinus.org/donations/
Posted on: Fri, 19 Dec 2014 20:32:17 +0000