Blankets

My mom is in the Stake Relief Society Presidency. They decided they would have a stake goal to make 2009 blankets for the year 2009 (well, actually March-September 2009). They would donate the blankets an quilts to Humanitarian Services, Project Linus, and Newborns in Need. I remember my mom telling me that she doubted they would make their goal, but it would be a wonderful experience and they would come close.

As the project continued and the women were becoming excited, Mom started seeing the potential. Companies donated money and supplies. Women (and at least one man - my brother-in-law!) donated their time and talents. It wasn't limited to the members of the Church, either. Others joined in this fantastic project. There was unity and service. What a beautiful thing.

My mom was to announce the final numbers at the stake center before the Relief Society Broadcast. She did.

3009!

Imagine the blessings that those blankets and quilts will be to so many! I feel overwhelmed by emotion when I think of what these great women did. They inspire me. At first, 2009 blankets seemed impossible but, after all, in the strength of the Lord, we can do all things.