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Share A Square—Why Are We Doing This?

by Shelly Kneupper Tucker on June 22, 2007

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I wrote to Phara at your mirror or mine to ask her if she would like to write something on this blog to all of the volunteers who are making Share A Square happen. You see, Phara had posted about a quilt that was given to her son, Riley, at cancer camp. It was made by volunteers, and it is what inspired me to want to do something. I asked if she had any pictures of her son that she would share, or if he preferred to remain anonymous. She replied in an e-mail, and this is what she said:

I think it should just say something to the effect of some inspiration needs no words and then show the pics of my son (who did want his face shown). One is of the day of the bone marrow transplant, and the other is current. The afghans will be used to make them feel better during treatments, during illness, during hospitalizations, and just being at home on the couch. And they will be forever a part of their lives..good and bad…young and old. And when I told my son of this project his teenage response was “very cool”. I second that response.

Thanks for all you are doing.

She is thanking all of us, my friends.

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Thank you, Phara and Riley for sharing yourselves with us. Our best wishes to you.

[EDITOR'S NOTE: This is the promotion for the first time that we did Share A Square. The Share A Square Project is an ongoing one! You can see posts about what we did in 2010-2011 at this category link. Join us at Facebook or Ravelry. We would love to have your help. Visit the FAQ for more information.]

Other posts you might enjoy:

  1. Share A Square 2010 Begins
  2. A Chance To Help Share A Square Without Crocheting A Stitch
  3. Share A Square Is Rolling Along
  4. Share A Square 2010 Works For Quality
  5. Share A Square Assembly Begins


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{ 8 comments }

Marcia June 22, 2007 at 2:35 pm

Riley said it best, “very cool”. . . .

I think we are all way cool :cool: ~skt

TeaMouse June 22, 2007 at 9:24 pm

I love hearing from Phara and seeing Riley with his quilt. It just makes me even more determined to make a house full of squares.

That’s MY house you are filling :lol: ! I’ve only got one room to spare…but keep crocheting, little sister…we will get them all delivered!~skt

janet June 22, 2007 at 10:53 pm

I hope all the recipients of the Share a Square blankets will share a little of their lives with us.

I also hope they know how we’re all pulling for them as we are busy crocheting.

I don’t know that they will, Janet. I will certainly respect their anonymity. And, they know we are, at least the camp knows.~skt

Rosemarie June 23, 2007 at 12:18 am

Yahoo! Let’s hear it for Phara and Riley for sharing their story. I sure hope the project exceeds your goal!

I darn sure think it will~skt

Sophiagurl June 23, 2007 at 5:53 am

my heart goes to Phara and Riley. and thank you too Shelly for making us aware of this. you trully are a gift. ;-)

Naw, but THEY are~skt

Jessica The Rock Chick June 23, 2007 at 9:09 am

How sweet!!! I think I need to learn how to crochet a square. Maybe there is someone at Michael’s Craft Store who can teach me…I’m going to find out.

Jessica

I bet you could do it if you tried. Then, you would have the skills to crochet a bikini top for your next Rock Chick gig :lol: ~skt

lola June 23, 2007 at 10:36 am

I have no words

I know what you mean~skt

YellowRose June 23, 2007 at 11:48 am

That makes it worth every stitch!!! :)

Doesn’t it though?:wink:~skt

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