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  • 2up
    2up Member Posts: 1,358
    edited May 2007
    madison ........... mackenzie wrote out a little note to EE and i sent it to you. please don't feel obligated to include it .......... but i promised her i'd send it.

    it's kinda cute, and sure opened my eyes! (mac doesn't talk much to me about my cancer at all) so i had a good 'blub' when i read it lol!
  • sherloc
    sherloc Member Posts: 1,047
    edited May 2007

    awww Shel that is so very sweet.

  • 2up
    2up Member Posts: 1,358
    edited May 2007

    she is "something special" that kid of mine!!!!!!

  • Madison
    Madison Member Posts: 1,819
    edited May 2007

    Shel, oh my goodness, the message from you child was awesome....

  • 2up
    2up Member Posts: 1,358
    edited May 2007
    i will be sure to tell her you said that!

    thank you for including a child's viewpoint!

    "out of the mouthes of babes" .............!

    i am very proud of mac!
  • lv2cmp
    lv2cmp Member Posts: 1,363
    edited May 2007
    ok Shel we all want to know what she said ya know!

    Amy
  • newvickie
    newvickie Member Posts: 3,939
    edited May 2007
    ok...i'm nosey...what did sweet Mac write?
    Shel...I think that's great!!!
  • Madison
    Madison Member Posts: 1,819
    edited May 2007

    Vickie, sent you a PM

  • 2up
    2up Member Posts: 1,358
    edited May 2007
    in a nutshell, she pretty much admitted she was scared more than she let on, but was now more secure and not so embarrassed by my cancer and my openness about it!

    she told EE that she was proud of all of us for "speaking up" and now knows "how important it is for us to help each other"

    she said she hoped EE treasured her afghan as much as i treasured my quilt, etc etc!

    and she intimated that she finally understood the need for us to help each other!

    the kid is wise beyond her years, for various reasons ...... but what an astute kid she is!!!!!!!
  • newvickie
    newvickie Member Posts: 3,939
    edited May 2007
    What a darling daugher you have Shel. What a wonderful thing for her to do. Thank you for sharing.
    Hugs
    Vickie
  • Madison
    Madison Member Posts: 1,819
    edited May 2007
    Wonderful friends,

    My daughter is bringing the afghan and album to be wrapped. It will be delivered tonight.

    Your wonderful words of comfort, wisdom and sharing will touch EE's heart. I am in awe of your spirit of giving, love and compassion. Thank you so very much for making this project possible.
    Love, Madison
  • newvickie
    newvickie Member Posts: 3,939
    edited May 2007

    I mailed an afghan today, priority mail with tracking! I will post pictures later after I finish mowing the lawn...wonder if I can crochet as I mow...hmmm.

  • silvergirl9114
    silvergirl9114 Member Posts: 381
    edited May 2007
    Vickie--

    Only if you use a riding mower!
  • neesie
    neesie Member Posts: 1,924
    edited May 2007
    Shel, sounds like you've got a special DD there! How old is she?

    Vickie is mowing and crocheting at the same time......the talent that lady possesses!

    Madison: Can't wait for EE to receive gift! Do you know if she is with John E. or is she home?

    Hugs,
    Denise
  • newvickie
    newvickie Member Posts: 3,939
    edited May 2007
    Well I have a riding mower but decided it wouldn't be the safest thing in the world to be driving and crocheting at the same time!
    Here are pics of the afghan I sent out today. The center is a lapghan that was made by the ladies at the church.
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  • Madison
    Madison Member Posts: 1,819
    edited May 2007
    Oh my goodness gracious, Vickie, that is beautiful...wonderful...
    It is absolutely fantastic.....
    I wish I could hug each and every one of the ladies at your church (and hug you!!)

    Denise, I am waiting to hear from my "contact". I don't think Elizabeth will be here tonight....the individual that has our afghan and album is a dear friend that will make sure it is delivered into the proper hands.
    Hugs to all, Madison
  • newvickie
    newvickie Member Posts: 3,939
    edited May 2007
    thank you Madison...I have some really pretty lapghans. The next one is going to be all squares though. I have one that would be perfect for a man if anyone has a suggestion. Lots of nice browns and greens.
    thank you for all you did to get EE's afghan delivered.
  • neesie
    neesie Member Posts: 1,924
    edited May 2007
    Very pretty Vickie! So nice of your Church ladies to donate the lapghans..

    Thanks Madison for all you did to get the afghan to EE!

    Hugs,
    Denise
  • Madison
    Madison Member Posts: 1,819
    edited May 2007
    I can confirm that John Edwards was presented with the afghan last night. The album was included with the gift. The album included all of your wonderful words and information on where we are located.

    He was very touched by this gift for his wife.

    I promise to post more details Monday.
    Thank you, Madison
  • Madison
    Madison Member Posts: 1,819
    edited May 2007
    Hello, Good Morning,

    I submitted a collage of afghan pictures to the Discovery Channel website (with a short story)for the live program tonight. There is a link on the home page that will tell you what time the program will be aired.

    Individuals from breastcancer.org will be on the program tonight.
    Madison
  • Madison
    Madison Member Posts: 1,819
    edited May 2007
    I am mailing this afghan tomorrow morning.
    Thank you all so much.
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  • neesie
    neesie Member Posts: 1,924
    edited May 2007
    Madison,

    I still get excited everytime I see a completed afghan!! Very pretty!
    Hugs,
    Denise
  • newvickie
    newvickie Member Posts: 3,939
    edited May 2007
    Madison...oh so pretty and you submitted our "story" to the Discovery Channel...thats really cool. I doubt I will watch but maybe...if I can stay awake.
    Love and hugs
    Vickie
  • sherloc
    sherloc Member Posts: 1,047
    edited May 2007

    I watched. It was ok. Not sure what I expected but it wasn't what I expected. And that makes no sense whatsoever soooo I'll just say it was ok.

  • jasmine
    jasmine Member Posts: 1,286
    edited July 2008

    I watched too. I guess I was expecting some great revelation but for me it was more like 'hey, been there, done that.' This will probably be more educational for those who aren't familiar with what its like to live with cancer.

  • Madison
    Madison Member Posts: 1,819
    edited May 2007

    I also watched the program. I was disappointed. Shirley, I agree with you - it wasn't what I expected either.

  • Boo46
    Boo46 Member Posts: 539
    edited May 2007

    I agree. I watched and was disappointed. Hey Madison Beautiful afghan.

  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Member Posts: 1,376
    edited May 2007
    I didn't watch it and I'm glad because I would've been disappoited, too.

    cheri
  • newvickie
    newvickie Member Posts: 3,939
    edited May 2007
    Trixiegram got her afghan today!!! I am so glad and I copied her post to put it here for all you wonderful ladies to see.
    **********************************************************
    To all of you:

    Silvergirl,Towanda,Chemosabi,AlaskaDeb,Shel,Gus,Shelly,Boo46,Susanmcm,JPann,DonnaR,Puppyfive,Lv2cmp,SoCalLisa,PSI123, Purplemb,ArmyNavyMom,Flemingville United Methodist Church,Liz,Kimmytoo,Madison,Beth1225,Evilelf,Adrionna,NS,
    b445,CheryLG,Gale1220,Binney,Cheri123,Sherndon,Cheryl Holt,Always Hope,Lizws,NewVickie,and Jodigirl,

    (I wasn't sure where to post this - hope this is right place.)

    I receieved a lovely surprise on my front porch this morning. This pkg. must have been there since last night, since we don't get maile until late afternooon. I seldom go out the front door - other than just to get the paper and/or mail - and I forgot to check porch yestrday after returning from PT.

    Anyway, I received a lovely afghan from all of you, The Circle Girls group. And a very sweeet card and list of names of those who sent me the afghan. The afghan was so unexpected and is so appreciated. I showed it to Tommie this morning and the first words out of his mouth, were - "Wow! What a great afghan and how nice of them to send it to you." I have to agree! I ussed to come on the "Circle Wagon forumn" when it was first started - but I must admit, I haven't kept up on the different thraeds and forumns in a long time and this one has grown so big since it was first started, so don't really know much about the " Circle Girls Afghan Project". I am assuming that it is much like the "Quilt Project", in that, you send these lovely afghans to oothers who have battled or are still battling the BC beast and/or are still going thru a hard time. I am familar with some of the names but unfortunately, I don't really know some of the others, listed on the note, along with the card, sentt with the afghan. But rather I know you or not, it is such a thoughtful, lovely gift. It brought ( happy ) tears to my eyes when I read the card and other note and pulled the afghan out of the box. There are so many others that deserve this, more than I do. There are so many who are going thru BC for the 2nd or 3rd time - who are in worse perdicments thna I am. But I have to say, rather I really deserve it or not, I cherish it - especially the support it represents and the sentiment and love that comes with it. It comes at a low time in my life and has lifted my spirit more than you will ever know. It gives me comfort, everytime I look at it. A simple "thank you", doesn't seem adequate - but hard to tell you how much it all is appreciated, no matter how many words I use. Not doing too well in the "word " dept. nowdays anyway, so hope you will accept my "thank you" anbd all that those two words encompass.

    Thank You So Much,
    Niki
  • PuppyFive
    PuppyFive Member Posts: 2,808
    edited May 2007
    {crying} {{{Trixigram}}} So Happy You received Your Afghan!
    xoxoxo Puppy
    I am so Proud to be in this wonderful gift of Love and Support!!!!!!!

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