distinctives123 Posted February 16, 2009 (edited) Plz help me a help a family with a prayer and a square. A family, the Roberge family, in a neighboring city Leominster, which is called the twin city of mine Fitchburg, lost their 21 yo son Johnathon, last week to the war in Iraq. He is the first one from Leominster to die in this war.See sentinelandenterprise.com His family is well known in the community as they have helped out in the school system, city events, veterans affairs. The young mans body is coming home Tues. There is a heavy cloud of sadness all about. Flags are lowered all over. The Leom Mayor has asked people to line the roads when the body returns. Wed he will lie in state at the city hall. I feel led to try and do something to help comfort. Impossible to do it on my own so I am asking my family at crochetville to help in making a comfortghan for this family. I think Red, White & Blue colors are appropriate. Even varigated in these colors would be fine. I have a friend who has stepped in to help me with the joining of the squares! I think 10 inch squares would be great in those colors ANY pattern. While your making a sqaure plz say a prayer of comfort also. There is NO distance in prayer. This family wil need to the grace and strength of God in the days ahead. They also have younger children at home. To save time here is my addy if your willing to help. Lee Imbriani 5 Daniels Hgts #8 Fitchburg, MA 01420 If you feel led to include a note along with your square to this family I will be including that when the ghan is given. Rest assurred that they will know it came form a great family called Crochetville. Thank you everyone. Edited February 16, 2009 by distinctives123 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oliveoil Posted February 16, 2009 Sorry to hear about the loss. Especially someone so young!! When do you need these squares by?? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
teakaycee Posted February 16, 2009 just about done with my square... it will go out in tomorrows mail! Prayers for this family!!! God... thank you for the brave soldiers that fight everyday for my freedom! For the freedom of my family and friends! Bless them.. and their families and I know you have other plans for some... but Dear Lord... please know .. I pray for safety for all our soldiers!!! In Jesus Name ~ Amen Very Proud Navy Mom!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
distinctives123 Posted February 16, 2009 (edited) I hope to have enough squares rec' and joined within a few weeks. Of course the family is very busy right now but I would like to get it done sooner rather than later. I know we are all busy with our exchanges and charities but I had no one else to turn to for help with this project. We have been given this talent of crocheting and then this great awesome crochetville group I think, to reach out to one another. Thanks again. Edited February 16, 2009 by distinctives123 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
teakaycee Posted February 16, 2009 I will be sending this out tomorrow if it is acceptable to you. Proud Navy Mom Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HollyzHobbyz Posted February 16, 2009 I will be sending this out tomorrow if it is acceptable to you. Proud Navy Mom Tam, it's beautiful!!! Where did you get the pattern? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HollyzHobbyz Posted February 16, 2009 I will send at least one square! It's very kind of you to do this for them. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
teakaycee Posted February 16, 2009 Tam, it's beautiful!!! Where did you get the pattern? Oh goodness... I should have posted that! I'm so sorry! The square is a wonderful design by Donna (aka: Smoothfox) its called *Fox's Simple Heart Square* The yellow ribbon I made up myself and sewed it on. Thank you for the compliment btw... I appreciate it! Proud Navy Mom Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grannyannie Posted February 16, 2009 Lee, thank you for doing this! My heart has been breaking since I heard the news. My brother was one of the teachers interview by the newspaper. He is taking this very hard as are all the falculty and staff that knew Johnathan. Such a sad thing. I'll definitely be getting you some squares. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pat54 Posted February 16, 2009 I will work on a couple of squares for you this week. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pat54 Posted February 16, 2009 I will be sending this out tomorrow if it is acceptable to you. Proud Navy Mom teakaycee, This is a very pretty square. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
teakaycee Posted February 16, 2009 teakaycee,This is a very pretty square. Thank you dear... I appreciate the compliment!!! Proud Navy Mom Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
distinctives123 Posted February 17, 2009 teakaycee - I pm you!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
a_stitchintime Posted February 18, 2009 i will make one to send you early next week... meanwhile, I will pray for the family. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grannyannie Posted February 18, 2009 squares mailed out today:hug Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eneida Posted February 18, 2009 Crocheted 2 squares and will mail them this afternoon!! :tyfor supporting this family for the sacrifice of their son!! They are in my prayers!! and so are you!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
crochetluvknot Posted February 19, 2009 I have a red white and blue square and an earth tone square ready to go out in the mail will try to get them mailed out tomorrow after work. one for your ghan and one for the fallen soldier hope they help Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
craziebunny Posted February 19, 2009 Mailing out a square today for you! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
crochetluvknot Posted February 19, 2009 mine went in the mail today Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HollyzHobbyz Posted February 20, 2009 I sent mine out this afternoon! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hapenma Posted February 21, 2009 I would love to send a couple of squares to help out. I work at the AFB where his body was flown into - it just breaks my heart every time they bring one of our service members home like that. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
crochetluvknot Posted February 22, 2009 Let me know if you still need more squares I may be able to get a couple more done for you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HollyzHobbyz Posted February 22, 2009 Let me know if you still need more squares I may be able to get a couple more done for you. Me too! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pat54 Posted February 22, 2009 I have one done so far, hoping to get another one done tonight. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grannyzkraftz Posted February 22, 2009 my square went out friday i hope you like it thank you for doing this for the family im sure they will hold you in their hearts and keep them feeling loved Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
