tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9170092268359617539.post8302495368478563059..comments2023-08-11T02:15:29.730-07:00Comments on Prayer Shawl Ministries: The Good, The Bad, and The UglyReBorn Againhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08985490898809107383noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9170092268359617539.post-43447968277642692932010-05-20T08:08:05.206-07:002010-05-20T08:08:05.206-07:00Dont be put off by what they said, just look at kn...Dont be put off by what they said, just look at knit-a-square charity blog to see how squares that are knitted or crocheted are so appreciated by children who have aids in south africa!Also the ladys there that sew them together enjoy them and get hope,and squares are sent from all over the world.valerienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9170092268359617539.post-27385758717513937982010-03-18T18:21:45.442-07:002010-03-18T18:21:45.442-07:00I worked at a domestic violence shelter where we r...I worked at a domestic violence shelter where we received many donations from crafters, including comfort blankets for children and prayer shawls for survivors. The latter caused some discomfort in the agency which had a hard time figuring out how to sensitively approach the subject of religion with our diverse clients. <br />These were families in transition, and some of the outcomes were better than others. I'm sure some of the blankets ended up left under bushes, others sent to the Goodwill as things settled for a family and they were able to buy the things that fit their own sense of style for their home.<br />However, of all the things we provided to clients, and despite our awkwardness about them, the prayer shawls were met with the biggest outpouring of gratitude from clients. Some clients came to me after we had depleted the shawls and asked if they could just get a copy of the prayer that went with them. Th intention behind them was very healing and meaningful for a lot of people.<br />It must be hard to let go of outcome of the artwork you make, but its really amazing what you are doing. Sure, sometimes someone won't appreciate it. Maybe the majority of the time! But that is part of its beauty because that is how the world is. You don't get repaid for acts of kindness most of the time, so mostly you have to do it because you believe that putting goodness out there matters. I believe it does. Onwards and upwards!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com