With Loving Hands
Members of a local church got together last Sunday and made these wonderful blankets to send to soldiers in Iraq. Although it is hot there during the day, the evenings can get quite cold. I spent Sunday afternoon taking photos of the men, women and children of the church making the blankets for the soldiers.There is a woman in the church whose grandson is a lieutenant (I think) serving in Iraq. His men are not living in the greatest conditions to say the least and so the church decided to get together and see what they could do for the men in his platoon to make things perhaps a little more bearable and to let them know that people are thinking of them and do care.
My friend Holly is in charge of "Operation Blanket" which provides blankets to needy people all over including troops. I don't know if that's what it's called but it seemed appropriate so for the purpose of this post that's what I will call it. Holly made sure to have one made for me to take to my son Rob when I went to see him. Holly is a very dear friend and is always there to lend a hand or a shoulder to cry on. She is always there to answer a call for help.
Spending Sunday at the church watching so many people making these blankets for the troops was really moving. It was lovely to talk to the Grandma of the soldier whose platoon will receive the blankets and we share a special bond even though we really didn't know each other before. I spent the afternoon photographing the adults and the children and I put together a CD of photos for the church.
The loving hands in the top photo are those of the soldiers Grandma.
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If this posts on March 3, that means I managed to get to a computer with internet access while I away visiting Rob.
posted by Laurie at 12:00 AM
14 Comments:
Lovely shot and lovely people.
Laurie, I have appreciated the stories behind your photos for the past couple of months. I added your photoblog to my site today. This blanket story touched my heart. You've captured a beautiful photo of a giving heart. Thank you.
Wonderful shot of the community supporting our troops. No matter what people's politics are, they need to remember that our troops are serving their country in very trying conditions.
-Doug (USAF 1991-1995)
This is a real tribute to caring hands and hearts. I'm glad you were there to chronicle the event. It really touched me.
Lovely images, Personally feel the hands image would look better in B&W :)
Suby
nice that there are people who care enough to do something practical for the troops.
A great shot, Laurie. I hope you're visit is going well! Take care.
Very heartwarming. It's nice that there are still people who care!
touchant! très belle photo
molto interessante!
very I like the details.
Beautiful details and colour in these shots. I get a real sense of warmth from those hands.
Great shot Laurie. You can't go wrong with hands.
Your thoughtful commentary always complements your beautiful images.
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