Have you ever heard of your "Feel Good Meter"?
I never knew I had one until I stopped in to a quaint quilting shop in Blanchard, Oklahoma. (Only 15 - 20 minutes from Moore Oklahoma with the devastating tornado from this week)
I was blessed by meeting some of the earths sweetest ladies!
In talking with them they showed me the quilts they were working on.
Nothing spared....... These were some of the most beautiful and professionally made quilts I have ever seen. Vibrant colors, precision techniques, quality fabrics and material...
I first was just enamored by the trade and art that quilting is - then I was told the blankets were for the families whose homes were lost and lives devastated in this weeks tornados!
Most loving people's hearts are breaking for those precious souls who's lives will be forever changed by the Moore Tornado.
We would all love to help with everything from - clean up to rebuilding homes and lives.
Some of u may wonder "what can I do about it from where I am"? " I'm too far away or I am not physically or financially able to donate".
As the women explained to me how desperately they wanted to be in the "Zone" to help - but so few people are currently allowed into these areas due to the safety concerns. At least until buildings are bulldozed or inspected and secured.
Women on a mission.
These women said the best and only way they can help today.... is to quilt...
They have sent many quilts already but due to the magnitude of the need, have been told the collection and distribution system is not quite in place.
Without pay or recognition. And donating quilting supplies and countless hours of time- I mentioned to the ladies they were surely securing heavenly blessings for their service .
Amid giggles and smiles came the response:
"I like to help because it raises My Feel Good Meter."
Organizers are working night and day and have a plan of action. The recovery work is moving ahead, people are being comforted and hearts are being loved.
Trust me: When the centers are established and are ready to receive donations.... These sweet silent Heroes from the quilting shop ..... will be ready!!
And this is just one reason why we are moving to small town America in Oklahoma.
