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First of all we would like to thank you for choosing to open your heart and share your skills for the little ones! Thank You...Thank You...Thank You!
Secondly we want to be sure that all crocheted or knitted items be created in a smoke free environment and pet free zone. Some of these little ones have difficult health issues to deal with and we want to be sure that our donations are as baby pure as possible.
Most hospitals prefer that we use acrylic yarns and you can have a blast choosing all the soft and beautiful colors. We also instruct our CWL stitchers to make up an even batch before sending them on to us. For example, if you make 30 hats please be sure that 15 are girls and 15 boys. Or you can simplify and make unisex colors...it's all up to your creativity and what you enjoy doing.
Personally, I make each hat with the same amount of attention and care that I would for my own grandchild or make hats that I know I would personally love to recieve!
These basic instructions would be the same for booties, blankets, onesies, sweaters or anything else you choose to make.
Last but not least, it is a great help if you can package hats and booties and other items in individual sets. Just simply place each set in it's own zip lock freezer bag and be sure to mark the outside either "Newborn" or "Preemie" This really saves us time in organizing donations and keeps them nice and clean. Some people have even chosen to send little notes to the new mother of congratulations. But again....please no fragrance sprays or packets of any kind should be included or we will be unable to use the items.
Most of all, lets have fun and enjoy our work knowing that we can still really make a difference in someones life. Sharing the gift of our talents and covering the children and families with love.
Some of you may be wondering why I started this charity to begin with, so I thought today that I would share a little about my life.
Once I was a single parent. I had a baby, no family, no way to support it or myself and I was in dire straights. Something had to be done. I took advantage of the government programs that are out there for people in this type of situation. I took a couple buses to get to the office locations, stood in those all afternoon long lines (with the baby) and answered the questions and filled out the forms.
I was then able to feed myself and the baby, but was certainly not content to live life like that, so I took advantage of further educational programs. I went to school for only 9 months and became a phlebotomist. I then worked for hospitals and labs and worked my way up gaining experience. I then continued in further education to get me into a higher and higher wage brackets.
What I'm saying is, I know what it's like to be in a place that seems completely hopeless. But it isn't, don't be afraid to go and get the temporary help you need to get up on your feet and make a life for yourself and child (children). I don't by any means recommend that you get on a program and stop there, use it as a step up to stand on your own.
I would not consider myself a brainiac by any stretch of the imagination. It was tough going to school with a baby on my hands. I spent many a night studying till 2 am. But in the end, it was worth it and I got back something that I had lost and desperately needed for both myself and my child....dignity and self worth.
So, if you, or someone you know is in this situation, encourage them. Tell them "Believe in yourself,You can do it, there is a way out!"
That is what I say to the ladies I meet who we donate to in the hospitals and especially the women's shelters. And that is why I created "Covered With Love".
Now, as an adult, I am having to go back again for education and that will have some new challenges to be faced! I will be going to Colorado Technical University taking the online courses for medical billing and coding to get my associates degree. Remember, learning never stops!
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