My brother gifted me this beautiful vintage
photograph-picturing women kitting for the men of the East Lancashire Regiment,
dated 12/12/14. These women represent to
me the special ability craft has for bringing people together. These women were
knitting for their boys in the trenches. They were providing a needed service, while
keeping their hands and minds busy during a stressful period. They were caring
for others, each other, and themselves in the process.
The photo below pictures the hands
and work of the Prayer Shawl Ministry Team at my church - another group of
dedicated women knitting to care for others, but in the process caring for each
other and themselves. The year and the situations are different, but the caring
is the same. My knitting heroes are these women, past- present- through time- doing what appears to be a very
ordinary thing while demonstrating extraordinary caring.
1 comment:
Great post - anyone who selflessly knits for others is a hero in my book!
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