We're at double tables now!

Wow! Our table at the center where we meet to knit can't grow but by putting two tables together, it can get bigger. We had to put two tables together because we've added more people. Yesterday I looked at the table and it tickled me to see everyone talking but steadily working away at their knitting. Hands were moving and needles were clicking. One lady was helping another with her stitches, a couple of the ladies were in deep conversation and it seemed as if everyone was talking but also listening! There was a lot of laughter and teasing. With each stitch, love and care was knitted into their work. I think of what each of these special people would be doing if they were not making caps. They were not only helping someone else, they were helping themselves. Some seniors stop living when they reach their retirement ages. Not having anything to do can make a person age faster. But these ladies have something to do, something to look forward to and someone to help. God Bless each and every one of them and God Bless each cap that will go to one of our 'cappers' as we call the benefactors of our chemocaps.

We Have a New Knitter

Dorothy was originally from California. She moved to Allen, Texas seven years ago. She has been only been knitting for about three weeks. She started out making a scarf so she could be sure she knew the stitches but now she is making chemo caps.
Dorothy came to the group because she saw how much fun we were having. Pat and Mary, who are also knitters are her friends and she wanted to sit with them to see why they were laughing, talking and everyone looked so friendly at the table. (We having to put tables together because our group keeps growing.)
Dorothy loves her new knitting project and each day she joins us and shows us her progress on her work. Although she had some 'beginner' problems at first, as everyone does when first starting to knit, she's doing very well now and should be proud of what she's accomplished in such a short time. Three weeks!
Dorothy also loves to garden so we're getting gardening help and hints while we knit. And she loves to play BINGO!

We are blessed to have Dorothy join our group and another 'capper' will be blessed to be able to wear the cap she made with love.

A note from Bill

We received a note from Bill, the son of Joyce who started the Chemo Cap Project and to whom we continue the project in her memory.

Just got off the phone with Vivian about a note she just received from the husband who's wife wears a Joyce's Chemo Cap, brought tears to my eyes. I just wanted to let you know again how much I appreciate how hard you, Vivian and all of the knitters do for this project.
Thank You, Thank You!
Bill

Letter received from a Happy Capper

We received this letter that brought tears to our eyes. It's so good to know that a cap could bring happiness to someone who is in Stage IV cancer.

Dear Ladies:
In January my wife was diagnosed with Stage IV Lung Cancer that has metastasized to her brain. She has been give from six months to three years life expectancy.

We are grateful for the caps you provide as they have given her a sense of joy since she has lost her hair due to the radiation treatments she is undergoing.

While there are dark clouds that are there if we look at them,there are also silver ones as well.

My wife cried when she put on her first cap and when I asked her what was wrong, she said "nothing is wrong. I jut know that this cap was made with love".

Please accept this donation to continue this project and I am just sorry that it cannot be more.

Sincerely
Gerald W C

We thank George for the very generous donation he and his
wife sent to us. Our prayers and thoughts for healing and
comfort go out for them. Although he did not include her name, God
will know who we are praying for.