tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2566055197730422533.post7839872771645949274..comments2023-10-17T02:54:55.895-05:00Comments on Concordian Sisters of Perpetual Parturition: Mercy care of women for the non-deaconess, at-home deaconess, or deaconess who isn't too busy parsingRebekahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11129136210164478753noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2566055197730422533.post-15955198841900832512011-07-15T13:17:19.093-05:002011-07-15T13:17:19.093-05:00That's so beautiful.That's so beautiful.lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16371999768381631125noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2566055197730422533.post-63563962836157393062011-07-14T21:18:15.495-05:002011-07-14T21:18:15.495-05:00Women who have miscarried: I can crochet, so I hav...Women who have miscarried: I can crochet, so I have made more small (think unfolded cloth napkin) baby blankets than I care to recall. Of course it would be best to know the mom's feelings and if baby stuff would be welcome or painful. But the ones I've given these blankets to have thanked me for recognizing that it was a real, loved, wanted child that died and is now missing. I just want them to have something tangible to hold onto, cry into, when needed.MamaOnABudgethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07852357592566194241noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2566055197730422533.post-36749698448684726972011-07-12T11:32:50.325-05:002011-07-12T11:32:50.325-05:00I have some of those giant receiving blankets too ...I have some of those giant receiving blankets too and they are great. Seersucker! So smart!Rebekahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11129136210164478753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2566055197730422533.post-22069073413182169592011-07-09T22:21:36.134-05:002011-07-09T22:21:36.134-05:00Reb.Mary: I usually send a note as well - one from...Reb.Mary: I usually send a note as well - one from our family and a drawing from our kids. The most economical solution I've found that keeps me from having to run out to Dollar Tree all the time is buying a box of smallish plain notecards w/envelopes and either gluing on a holy card (http://www.printeryhouse.org/ProdPage.asp?Prod=PCC508) or a wallet-sized photo of a piece of stained glass in our church (I figure shut-ins probably miss seeing our beautiful church).<br /><br />At Baptisms we give "Things I See at Baptism" by Julie Stiegemeyer (CPH). It is currently priced at $2.00 (so we're stocked up). We just wrap it with a ribbon and attach our card. Often I just set it in the front pew before the service for the family to find when they get there (since shaking hands after the service is often a blur for folks post partum and sometimes my kids are too squirrely to wait in line).<br /><br />Freezing quickbreads is what works best for us and our freezer space. Again, I just wrap it with a ribbon.<br /><br />Having the kids draw a pic doesn't always work out (if dad is having to head out for a visit right away) but it's prob what I love sending the most 1. b/c a kid's drawing really adds a lot to a hospital room and 2. my children have come to love serving our shut-ins and church family in this way and it's one of the few ways they can offer Christ's comfort (they usually draw Jesus and Mary/His lambs/our church). And, if they've drawn a picture for Mrs.SoandSo then they're very aware when we pray for her later that evening.lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16371999768381631125noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2566055197730422533.post-34922566280599673352011-07-08T15:16:54.493-05:002011-07-08T15:16:54.493-05:00This is all very helpful. (Except that the sewing ...This is all very helpful. (Except that the sewing machine I'm REALLY SERIOUS about learning to use is currently out of order. Sigh. I really need some remedial vocational training.)<br /><br />I have been humbled, in the midst of my hand-wringing about wanting to do/say "the right thing" in all these situations, to learn how well-received as deeply meaningful is the simple hand-written card of Scriptural meditation/encouragement. (And a pretty plate of muffins with a few foil-wrapped tea bags sure doesn't hurt either ;) )<br /><br />All of you out there who haven't added your ideas: chime in now! This is good stuff.Reb. Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06827521306898397100noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2566055197730422533.post-49288639721521160552011-07-06T08:21:47.359-05:002011-07-06T08:21:47.359-05:00These are great ideas! If any of you are teaching...These are great ideas! If any of you are teaching your 5-8 year old (or older) to knit, have them make dish clothes. You can buy pretty, bright cotton yarn in a variety of colors, and store them away until you need a housewarming gift, or bridal shower gift. Stack up 6 or so and tie together with a matching ribbon. <br /><br />I learned to knit making scarves, but learned to have good tension making dish clothes. <br /><br />http://dishandwashclothmania.comKatyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00238246037896274014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2566055197730422533.post-20420209338821109892011-07-05T20:19:37.902-05:002011-07-05T20:19:37.902-05:00Another idea for newborns: Extra large receiving b...Another idea for newborns: Extra large receiving blankets, about 42-45" square. A bit more pricey, (unless you can stock up when you find a good sale) but simple. Just turn under the sides with a rolled hem. You can use seer-sucker, cotton, or flannel.<br /><br />I received several from my mother-in-law, and thought they were best thing for nursing.Leahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16131491719125173350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2566055197730422533.post-88687424371220607162011-07-05T15:14:50.422-05:002011-07-05T15:14:50.422-05:00I've been on a knitting kick since I found out...I've been on a knitting kick since I found out my first grandchild was on the way (he's now 9 mos. old). I made him several hats, then more when he outgrew those. Then I made more and donated them to the local pregnancy crisis center. Then we had a bunch of pregnant mamas-to-be at church, so every one of them got a knitted hat and matching booties. I'm not a church worker (unless you consider altar guild!), but I thought it would be a nice gesture from a fellow member. I can't knit fancy, but can do either a hat or booties in an evening.<br /><br />I like all the ideas mentioned. Sometimes it's the least little thing that can make such an impact.Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04503743050696171950noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2566055197730422533.post-52962613274416531132011-07-05T13:36:54.429-05:002011-07-05T13:36:54.429-05:00I really do need to learn how to sew, don't I?...I really do need to learn how to sew, don't I? Sigh. Knitting is a nice accomplishment, but it just takes so much longer....Elizabethnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2566055197730422533.post-24686844359423617282011-07-05T11:42:24.064-05:002011-07-05T11:42:24.064-05:00I have little mental space left for "projects...I have little mental space left for "projects" per se, but I try to be ready in these cases as well... just using many shortcuts.<br /><br />For newborns: I hunt clearances, especially Kohl's, and keep a nice supply of boy and girl whatnots.<br /><br />For other emergencies: I go with food, usually things almost universally liked (though you are right it is risky)- I tend to prepare ahead and freeze so it's ready to give away when needed- in disposable containers.<br /><br />I freeze: spaghetti bake, pizza casserole, soups, mac n cheese, and bags of chocolate chip cookies. <br /> <br />Someday, I will learn to sew. Until then I will grovel to my mother in law :)Emily Cookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12014196267197823268noreply@blogger.com