PROJECT BLANKETS

We have received many e-mails and comments regarding our last blog concerning the Chris Hana Maternity Hospital asking us how they could help our Sisters in Africa. We were very touched for your concern and willingness to help out in some small way. The thought of little babies being sent home from the hospital in nothing but a shawl or even, heaven forbid, a plastic sheet from their mothers bed or piece of the mothers clothing was very distressing for all of us.

Some of the Sister Missionaries in the Area Office have decided to alleviate some of the suffering we see daily, especially when it concerns the little one's. It's our way of helping out using our spare time and some of our personal funds.

We have found that it takes so little to make a big difference here. Have you wondered where those Humanitarian Projects end up that we make during Relief Society? Have you seen the faces of the recipients? Well this is your opportunity to see some of the happy and smiling faces from your contributions. We are making fleece receiving blankets with little hats to match to be given to all the women who have no clothing to take their precious little one's home from the hospital. It only costs $1.50 US to make each blanket and matching hat and they are so cute, even Bob thinks they are so very cute.

Some people have asked if they could send a little money for the moms and babies, others have asked if they could send blankets. The problem with sending blankets is that the cost is so prohibitive, whereas we can make the blankets here for a fraction of the cost and cut out the shipping and import duty costs.


If you would like to help with this project, the best way to handle the finances is to send the money to our daughter Michelle Gilbert, 393 W. 840 S. Orem, Utah 84057 cell number 801-316-6240,who is taking care of our finances while we are on mission. She can deposit the funds into our account and we can purchase the fabric here and the Sisters will get to work. We will give you an update from time to time letting you know of our progress and send pictures via our Blog.
My personal commitment is to make 100 blankets before returning home in February in between our travels and possibly 200 if I stop eating and cleaning our flat.

Thank you for your prayers on behalf of the people of Africa, the members need your prayers they are trying mightily to let the light of the gospel shine here to benefit this beautiful and needy Continent.