rs service project

To celebrate the birthday of the Relief Society, I decided that we should do a service project, after all, that was how RS got started -- a group of women who wanted to serve.  So, my committee and I organized the materials to make items for families who experience infant loss.  We donated everything to a couple of local hospitals and gave a few items to Heidi to use when she does photography for Now I Lay Me Down To Sleep.  Above are the mom/baby bracelet sets that my friend Diane created -- we made 20 sets total (10 pink, 10 blue).

 My friend Angela was in charge of making knit hats.  The hats were adorned with buttons, flowers, or bows, and were in all different sizes.

 I was in charge of the blankets.  We made 10 in all.  I asked the sisters in the ward to donate fabric and a few did.  I just bought the rest.  The above two are my favorite (maybe because I picked the fabric) -- they are white minky on one side and soft flannel on the other.  The purple princess fairies and the blue monkeys were SOOOO very cute.

 And finally, my friend Melanie was in charge of creating these gorgeous keepsake boxes.  We made 11.  They are tall enough to keep hand and foot molds in as well as all of the other items a family might receive at the hospital -- such as a hat, bracelet, blanket, etc.

Unfortunately, we didn't have a huge turnout of sisters, but the ones who did come LOVED the service projects and had a fun time.  I was so excited about how much we were able to accomplish! In some small way, I felt like I was able to "give back" for the kindnesses shown me when Jordan and Cole were born.  I hope the items bring some bit of comfort to those who have to experience the loss of a baby.