In March 2003, after reading an article about a small church in Iowa, Maribeth Williams helped organize a group of people at our church to make afghans, caps and pillows for the cancer patients at University Medical Center in Lubbock. What started out as a small group has now grown to an average size of about 12 people who meet every two weeks. We would like to acknowledge the wonderful job they are doing. They have received thank-you notes from as far away as Missouri.

 

 

 

The ladies preparing to finish another lap robe.

Unpacking more stuffing for the pillows.

 

The ladies preparing to finish another lap robe.

One of the Puppy Pillows for the children

Unpacking more stuffing for the pillows.

Where to start?  So much to do.

Thank-You Notes

Dear Make a Difference

This note of thanks for your kindness in making quilts and pillows for Joe Arrington Cancer Center is long past due because of a bountiful garden and extra chores due to my husband's illness.  He has amyloidosis, which is a 'rare" blood disease being treated with chemo.  He is making progress.

You must be one of God's angels of mercy that will truly be greatly rewarded 'one day".  It is comforting to know that others care when one is sick.

May God bless you for every stitch you make, will be our prayer for you!

Love,
Billy & Verline Calley
Again our Thanks!
Ira, Texas

Ladies, First of all, let me apologize for this being so late.  Thank you so much for remembering me with the smelter.  I love it!  I have actually wished for one for quite a while.
Next, let me tell you how much we appreciate the blanket, pillows and caps you have made for our patients.  Your generosity and care are just awesome.  May God bless you all.  Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays.  Phyllis Landrum, Lubbock Texas.
Dear Making a Difference
    Please accept our thanks and appreciation for your kindness to us while we were in Lubbock at UMC in the Southwest Cancer Center.  On the day my husband received his first chemotherapy treatment we were presented with a pillow and a comforter/quilt made by you talented ladies.  For us away from home in an anxiety-filled situation, your tokens of caring added great warmth and comfort.
    We send our best wishes to you from Missouri and hope the work you do for others continues to bless other patients as it did us.
    Sincerely, Ann & Charles Coleman

Easter Lilies

Mary Jo Webb in remembrance of J. D. Webb
M/M Lewis Morrison in remembrance of Our Parents
Johnnie Bowman in remembrance of Jack Bowman
M/M Charles Cate in honor of Our Families
M/M Rick Rampy in honor of Our Parents
M/M Glen Campbell in remembrance of El Elliott, in honor of Ann Elliot, Harold & Norma Jean Campbell, Bettye Boswell
Marie Martin in remembrance of Buddo Martin, Olaud & Belle Martin, Homer & Artie King
Marcia Lockwood in remembrance of W. O. Lockwood, Willie Lockwood, Esther Wheeler
Rhonda , Clint, & Chance Cypert in remembrance of Roger Cypert
M/M Jimmie Medlock in remembrance of Our Families
Mauna Moore & Family in remembrance of Leon Moore
M/M Herbert Boyd in remembrance of Our Loved Ones
M/M Jerry Williams in remembrance of Wayne & Jewel Mower, Ted Williams
Joe W. Brown in remembrance of M/M Ellis Brown
Julie S. Campbell in remembrance of Chrystal Tankersley, Josh Burt
M/M Russell Mason in memory of Weyman & Jessie Mason, George & Arvazine Robinson
Sue Griffin in remembrance of J. J. Griffin and in honor of R. A. & Jenny Paschall
LaDeana & Jailynne Verett in remembrance of Harold & Melba Verett
Boots Watson in remembrance of Bill Watson

Thanks so much for all the prayers, food, cards, calls, and visits during Herbert’s recent surgery.
We appreciate the loving concern extended to us, and we are grateful for the help and comfort provided during this time.
It is a blessing to have such a wonderful church family!
Love In Christ,
Hop & Mary Boyd

Dear Gloria & Russell,
Thank You for the thoughts and the throws. They are beautiful and useful.
We miss Lorenzo, but we are learning to adjust. Everything seems to be going well– just slowly.
Love,
Jennie Lou & R. A. Pashcall

Dear Making a Difference.  
We received two of your lovely items.  
Thank you!  
Flossie Irene Devore, Lubbock Texas.

Boot’s and I received the blankets the other day. It was such a nice surprise. They are very much appreciated and I have a use for it all year long, as my feet stays cold all year long. I have the Raider Red one. Tell every one that we love them, and that is great Christian work that all of you are doing.
Thank You,
Chester Maxey

Dear Friends,
Thanks to all of you for the Lap Robes.
We do think of you often and miss all of you. We both have nice apartments and they have lots of activities for us here but we really enjoy getting to see our children a lot.
This is a wonderful thing you are doing.
Love,
Boots & Chester

   

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