Did the subject line get your attention? I hope so. It's not me that's in need of a hug. Following on with my post from Sunday, I mentioned that I had PIF parcels to make up and that I'd like to do some RAK (Random Acts of Kindness) parcels. Which got me thinking (I seem to be doing a lot of that lately). So I've decided to let you choose who the parcels should go to.
As I only have two PIF gifts to make, that leaves a remaining one to fill the original three. Add to that three RAK parcels and we have a total of four.
So here's how it will work.
What's required from you?
Suggest someone who you think needs or deserves a RAK, (no names at the moment) bear in mind that it will take me some time to make these up.
In the comments explain why you think your choice deserves a RAK.
Make sure you have your email set so that I can contact you.
Only one suggestion per person.
Please don't blog about this, I'd like this to be for my regular commenter's and followers.
I'll close the nominations on Wednesday next week. Once all the comments have been read, I'll choose four and let you know who they are on Thursday.
If the person you've suggested is chosen, you need to be able to provide her mailing address for the parcel to be sent.
EDIT : I'm happy to mail international.
Thank you for helping me brighten someone else's day.
Happy Stitching.
Linda
31 comments:
What a lovely idea Linda that is really sweet !
Great idea Linda....what a lovely surprise for someone!
Oooo...I know a person who could use a hug from you. She is a mother of....hmmmm....let's see....I think 6. Yes, it is 6. 5 of those are adopted and 3 have RAD. YOU KNOW from me, what 1 RAD child can be like. She is also a home schooler so has little time away from them. She did try to send them to school for her own sanity, but the trouble they caused there was worse than the issues at home. (I can get that) On top of all that, her husband is often ill suffering from an ailment that is not curable. She is a strong young woman (in her 30's) who loves the Lord and she rarely complains (unlike some people you know...heehee) but I think she could sure use a hug!
God's blessings on you as you do His work!!
I know a lovely person who lives a long way from me. She is post-polio, just had surgery for kidney cancer and is looking ahead to a shoulder transplant. She is pretty well immobilized and has very little discretionary funds at her disposal. I think she would deserve a hug from you.
This is a lovely gesture from you.
I know someone. She lost her husband a year ago. She feels so alone. She doesn't live close to family and has a lot on her right now. She has 2 children. 1 is 13 and the other is older and is in college. I just feel like she could use some lifting up. This is such an awesome way of doing this. You are very thoughtful.
What a wonderful idea! I can't think of anyone right now. If I do I'll post about them.
What a sweet idea!
My daughter could use a hug right now. Her husband is leaving for boot camp in a couple weeks and she will be on her own for the first time ever! (of course, mom will be nearby) She is also starting a new job in two weeks and her emotions are all over the place. I'm sure she would love a sweet little surprise from you and would feel absolutely "hugged" from you! What a sweet thing you are doing.
I vote for Valeries person since I can't think of someone in need. I have had a friend who lost her husband and it was such a tough time for her and still is, learning how to deal with the kids on her own/ all the financial responsibility, running the house, now working, its been a very tough 2 years for her...
this note from Valerie reminded me of her and well...so I am voting for her!
I have three people in mind - one whose husband left her last year after 26 years of marriage, one who is battling cancer and another who has MS. All are bloggers I follow but I will be sending them something so you can concentrate on someone else.
I have a friend who could use some cheer. Just a brief bkgrd: She lost her husband in '95 - sudden heart attack. In 2003, the man she was seeing was killed in a car accident. Since March 2008 she had lost 40 pounds. Mayo has finally diagnosed her with lymphoma. Through all this she has remained upbeat and positive - at least for the world to see. She's a special person. Her Mayo Dr. even called her New Year's Eve (while he was vacationing in Florida) to tell her the results of a test she had had earlier in the week. That attests, I think, as to how special she is. Thanks for considering her as a recipient for one of your "hugs"!!!
Hi,
What a wonderful idea. I was going to suggest some one but I would like to see one of these ladies already listed to receive your gift. Blessings to you.
You are such a sweet person Linda. I admire you for doing this rak. I do that occasionally and it always gives me such a great feeling to think I could cheer someone up or make them have a little better time of it. I intend to do that more this year. My mom and dad taught me that it is better to give than receive. I truly believe that. God bless you! Karen
I think RAKs are a wonderful idea! Something like that can make such a difference in someone's life. Hope you find someone to be kind to!
Love this ide: I have a friend that is suffering from cancer and she is now having cemotherapi ( sorry for the spelling) she would love this gift. Hugs from Sweden
Hi Linda,
I did have a lady in mind, but I think I will have to go with Bren or Bren's choice. I have a son with ASD and people who do not have disability inn their lives do not really understand what it is like. So few of ask for the help we need, sometimes believing we don't need it or it won't be there.
I know this may sound cruel )as I know what it is like to lose someone you adore), but its easier to find someone who understands that kind of loss and experience.
I think I will make my own RAK for the person I initially had in mind.
Linda, I think this is a wonderful gesture you are making.
Hugs,
Sharon
Linda what a sweet, kind thing to do. I vote for one of the ladies who've already commented - I think I might have to send out some RAKs too.
Linda what a thoughtful idea...Peg OPAM 2010
I think that's such a lovely idea, I don't have anyone who is in need of a little cheer as much as some that are already mentioned. Can I vote for Bren's person because I know what it is to do it tough without the funds.
What a great initiative Linda. I think a random gift to a child in foster care is always appreciated, and comes straight from the heart.
Hello Linda, I found your blog, it's really kind of you to make that, I was thinking in your RAK for the people in Haiti, you can make something to them, please read this blog: http://sunflowerquilts.blogspot.com/2010/01/crafters-way-to-help-haiti.html as an example, what you'd like to do, I'm one of her followers, and I was scrolling the blogs to read, I don't know her unfortunately :(, so she didn't send me to say that to you!
That's a wonderful way to begin the new year! I'm sure any of the people already listed here would love to be hugged.
What a wonderful idea! I do know of someone who could really use a RAK...she the sweetest, kindest person on the planet (present company excluded!) and she's having major back pain! She has 3 active boys and a husband who travels constantly so she's living on drugs trying to juggle everything and feeling a bit down and out...but if you met her you'd never know she was in pain - she's always got a smile on her face and one in her heart...in my next life I'd love to be just like her! Thanks for letting me play along! xo, Nan
Hi Linda I know someone who could do with a BIG hug at the moment she has spent the last month at the hospital at her mums bedside when she was taken ill,she passed over on Wednesday night with all her family around her, my friend is feeling quite lost at the moment & Im sure a RAK would help her thanks for offering this out in blogland its a really sweet thought
Sweet idea Linda.
God bless.
Você realmente é incrÃvel, que Deus a abençõe!
liége
I just wanted to say what a wonderful person you are and how special this will be to somebody out there that you don't even know. You deserve a great big hug...hugss Khris
Linda that's so sweet of you. I have a special person in mind she lost her Mum suddenly in July last year then lost her husband before Xmas who she had been caring for at home, then if that's not bad enough her brother died, he had MS. This lady is so strong she is absolutely amazing. I cannot imagine the pain she has gone through. I think of her everyday and wonder how she does it.
Here is a {{hug}} for you Linda! Such a sweet idea!
I just about have my PIF's ready to mail and I am so enjoying making them.
love those brites! Can't wait to see what you are creating with them.
It is such a joy to see someone wanting to share goodness with a stranger. So few think to do this but even fewer realize a good deed doesn't need to cost anything, doesn't need a thank you (as the deed itself should be thank you enough) and has the added joy of good memories in the future when a good memory is absolutely critical to ones own sanity in a world seemingly going insane. Keep spreading the good as there are far too many who wish to spread only the bad. From my guardian angel...
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