Do you want to see what a total stranger/fellow sewer made for our Avery? I was in Hancocks,with Avery,and struck up a conversation with another customer (my daughter can't understand how you do this,haha). As we talked, she told me she retired 26 years, from a home here, that houses the special needs children. I told her Avery's story and that she is to have surgery 11-11-11.As we talked, I asked what she was going to make with her fabric she was buying. She said a blanket, she cuts the fringe and then ties in a knot to hold the double fleece together (I saw someone did this in projects and I also have done one. Anyway, she said that she makes pillowcase dresses, mostly for the little girls at church. I was asking how she cut the armhole, so she said she would draw me a pattern. She would drop it off at the physical threapy clinic where my daughter works, since it is in the same complex and she lived locally. She walked back with me and Avery to the clinic and I introduced her to Avery'mom.Yesterday,(it had only been 1 week since I met her) she went to the clinic and besides the pattern, this is what she made for Avery-See photos-1 Large double fleece blanket (60x60),3 pillowcase dresses(2 are lined for winter), 1 bought turtleneck,and 2 hair bows !!!!! My daughter wanted to pay her but nothing doing, wouldn't take a thing. So when Avery goes Friday for her surgery, it supposed to be really cold, we can cover the whole wheelchair with this blanket, head and all! There are still so many good people in the world. The pink check is just crying for an embrodiery design!-Toogie ps..sorry story is so long

Thank you dear for sharing the story and the photo's - I am praying for Avery.

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by toogie 01 Sep 2016

Thank you

There are some good people out there. What kind of pattern was that? My grandson is always going in and out of the hospital. I would love to know more about the blanket. But also the dresses! Have a good night. Peg

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by toogie 01 Sep 2016

It was an armhole for the pillowcase dresses.

God sends us angels in all forms! Love and blessings to you and your new friend Chris

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by toogie 01 Sep 2016

Thank you, He must!

Thank you for sharing this story with us. It restores one's faith in humanity to hear of such warm and caring people and their generosity to others.

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by toogie 01 Sep 2016

Yes, I believe it does!

Wonderful, heart warming story. Thank you. Sarah.

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by toogie 09 Nov 2011

I tried to condense and not make story so long, I was afraid no one would read it if it was too long, but I wanted to share-T

Definately an Angel, enjoy her gifts, hugs S*

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by toogie 09 Nov 2011

Truely so, and Avery won't be able to wear bottoms so the dresses will be useful.

How beautiful and what a kind hearted person to do that for Avery. This is the kind of thing that renews your faith in people. I have shared stories with people and given a shoulder to cry on when I saw someone was hurting. My son, many years ago, asked who a person was I was chatting with and I told him I didn't know but she was very nice. He said he thought we were not suppose to talk to strangers and I told him that once in a while a stranger turns out to be a friend waiting for us to say hello.

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by toogie 09 Nov 2011

I don't meet strangers, you sense who is approachable.-T

Love this story. It is wonderful to hear that there are still people that don't only think about themselves. It warmed my heart reading this.

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by toogie 09 Nov 2011

I am glad to share-T

Thanks for posting this wonderful story. Such a caring talented lady you met. I often meet very nice people totally by accident at similar places. I know exactly what you mean about starting a conversation with a complete stranger. Sometimes it is just mean to be that you become friends. Marcelle

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by toogie 01 Sep 2016

If we never see her again, we will always remember.

Lucky Avery she will be so pretty in these!
Hebrews 13:2
Be not forgetful to entertain strangers: for thereby some have entertained angels unawares. ;)
Hugs!

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by toogie 01 Sep 2016

Amen!

It's nice to know that people still care even for strangers. Will send prayers for Avery's surgery.

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by toogie 01 Sep 2016

Thank you very much.

The lady is a wonderful caring person. Avery is a lucky little girl to get these wonderful gifts. November 11th is my brother's birthday so I will remember to give Avery a prayer before her surgery.

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by toogie 01 Sep 2016

We appreciate your prayers.

The dresses and blanket are so adorable! Prayers and best wishes for Avery's surgery!
Angel

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by toogie 01 Sep 2016

Thank you very much!

wonderful story and such nice gifts!!

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by toogie 08 Nov 2011

Yes,to both. See the bag I stitched design on, for Avery to take to the hospital.It is in PROJECTS (Avery's b-day is New Years Eve the 31st of Dec. and she will be 6 years old !) Hopefully, it will be a new and better year for her.-T

An Angel in disguise? What a blessing she is to you and Avery.

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by toogie 08 Nov 2011

Yes, she was/is. And we 3 just exchanged first names, I don't know her last name._T

by leenova54 09 Nov 2011

I think you nailed it Deb

Wonderful!

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by toogie 08 Nov 2011

It does make you feel good. -T

What a wonderful person and beautiful gifts

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by toogie 08 Nov 2011

This is true-T

Wonderful story and wonderful person! So glad that you shared it with us! She is truely blessed person. I don't think your meeting was by chance. The LORD works in mysterious ways.

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by noah 08 Nov 2011

I agree and second these words it had to be our God:):)hugs carolyn

by toogie 08 Nov 2011

Amen-T

II'm so glad that happened for her and for you! My thoughts and prayers are with you as you prepare for the surgery. Blessings, Christine

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by toogie 08 Nov 2011

I am happy too, for our chance meeting. I know "Ms.Gloria" will be praying too. Thanks you -T

put a little love in you heart...and the world will be a better place, for you and me.....

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by toogie 08 Nov 2011

Yes, it will be better if all of us do,put love in our hearts. I know the song.-T

Beautiful little dress. I also like the blanket.

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by toogie 08 Nov 2011

Her sewing is so neat. She didn't edge her seams with a zizzag or serge, but she did cut out with pinking shears so it should't ravel. And everything was pressed! The blanket will be so warm.Both legs will be cast so no putting bottoms on.-T

Oh how sweet a story. Christmas spirit is here already :)

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by toogie 08 Nov 2011

Yes, He tells us to be Christ like and "Gloria" sure showed her giving spirit. I enjoyed my unexpected visit with her that morning, after I picked up Avery from threapy, while in the fabric shop. I told Avery it was like Christmas for us both.-T

Wonderful story, and a lovely person! Hugs!

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by toogie 08 Nov 2011

Very nice lady, we hit it off. Had like interest.-T

Oh how lovely - your story and these cute dresses :)

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by toogie 08 Nov 2011

They are cute,aren't they. You never know who you could meet if you just talk.-T