Knit & Crochet Out 2008

Here is a picture of me at the Knit & Crochet Out 2008 at the Mall of America in Feburary.  I had a booth for Hands to Hearts, Inc.

2008 Relay for Life Commercial

Here is a commercial that Relay For Life asked me to be in!

Letter from Robin Roberts

I received a letter from the Office of Robin Roberts.  Robin is an anchor on Good Morning America.

The letter reads as follows:

Hello Tara!

Robin wishes that she was able to thank everyone personally.  Robin has received the wonderful handmade scarf along with the card that you  sent and they have truly lifted her spirits.  She would like to thank you for thinking of her during this time and wants you to know that you too are in her thoughts and prayers.  She appreciates your suppoort, encouragement and thoughtfulness.  Thank you very much.

Sincerely,

Sonny Mullen

Letter from Elizabeth Edwards

I received a letter from Elizabeth Edwards and in her letter she wrote:

"I appreciate that you took time from your busy life to think about me.  Your kindness lifts my spirits and your caring touches my heart.  I’m feeling strong and appreciate all your support.  Thank you so much for the pink scarf and the encouraging words."

Elizabeth, you’re an inspiration to all women who are battling cancer. 

Thank you!

Making Debbie’s Day

Yesterday was Friday and I decided that I was going to make someone’s day.  I was going to hand deliver a scarf to a woman that I read about in Celebrate North Dakota.  She was diagnosed with breast cancer. 

I go to her place of work and ask for her.  The receptionist is unable to get a hold of anyone in her department so she asks if they could page her.  Within minutes I hear the page overhead and she calls the receptionist.  The receptionist informs her that there is a lady in the lobby waiting to see her and asked her if it would be possible to come up and see her.  She says "Yes."   

Debbie comes around the corner and she looks like she did in the paper, except she’s far more beautiful in person!  I tell her that I’m the Pink Scarf Lady and that I have a special gift for her.  I proceed to share information with her about my project and ask her if she has time to open her gift.  She starts by opening the card.  She then unwraps a beautiful pink scarf and says "it’s so beautiful.  You’re amazing!  You do this for women with cancer?  I said "Yes, anyone that I hear about."  She said "You made my day.  In fact, you really made my day.  Thank you so much! "

On my way home I think about what it must be like to have a complete stranger come to your place of work, give you a gift, and have them tell you you’re special.  I know from experience it makes their day and it certainly makes mine.  I feel so good inside knowing that I touched another person’s life so positively. 

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