Names for the "Prayers 4 A Baby" blanket

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Names for the "Prayers 4 A Baby" blanket
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Mon, 10-08-2007 - 10:03pm

I am currently working on crocheting a baby blanket.  On the baby blanket I would like to add ribbons with names on it for those who wish to be a part of this.  The baby blanket is a variated coloring of lavender, light green, pink, and a darker almost blue purple.  It's not the most perfect blanket as I missed a few stitches here and there...(kinda like the holes we have in our hearts as we wait for the words...here is your son...here is your daughter...and wait for the doctor to place a child in our arms.  Holes so often filled with doubt and lost hopes.)


The (missed stitches) holes represent a place where our fears and lost hopes can slide through, only to make more room for our dreams to stay with the blanket.


The names will be the names of our future children.  If you all are like me, you already know what you would name the child that you wish would be in your arms right now, but which haven't even been able to be conceived yet.   So please respond to this and I will write the names down to be placed on ribbons on the blanket.


When you find out that you are pregnant and having that child we will send the blanket your way.  Once your child is born, remove the name of your son or daughter and once the next baby is born, send it to that person.  The only requirement is that you say a prayer for every one of the people on the opposite end of those ribbons still on the blanket that they might be graced with a blessing like you received.  Thanks....  --Melissa


So...I am starting it off.


Lukas Joseph Jerome


Ainsley Sue Elizabeth


(and for a friend...)


Lucy Ann


James Robert


 

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Registered: 10-01-2007

I think the blanket is a lovely idea and how generous of you to make it! I am a beginning knitter and I know how much time (& love) goes into every project I make, and WOW a blanket! A huge undertaking! If you wouldn't mind, I would like to add the names we've had picked out forever...

Madison Belle
Caleb Asher

Thank you so much, and sending you lots of baby dust!
Kim, aka AlaskanNewMrs

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Registered: 09-05-2007
Tue, 10-09-2007 - 11:28am

Melissa,


Wow. I've never heard of such a blanket, but what an amazing idea!! Your words brought tears to my eyes because they are soooo true.


I have to say that I could probably take up a whole blanket with all of the baby names that we have picked out. My husband says we'll have to give birth to a football team or two to use them all. But here are some of my favorites. Thanks!



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Registered: 09-20-2007

Wow that is such a cool idea. I would love to be a part of the blanket.

Julie

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Registered: 04-20-2007
Tue, 10-09-2007 - 10:00pm
Jessica that has to be heart breaking! Iam sorry! I am so glad everyone is liking this blanket idea! I think it is wonderful. She already put my names out there Lucy Ann and James Robert! I hope everyone is doing well.

Loving wife since 3/26/05


Trying for Our dream


Dreaming of a baby


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*My first angel left us on 4/16/06*


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Registered: 08-10-2007
Tue, 10-09-2007 - 10:01pm

What a lovely idea this is! We haven't really chosen names yet...after a year and a half trying, you'd think we could at least get something done! ;) But here are our favorite two so far...


Simon


Victoria


(No middle names yet.)


Thank you for this wonderful, special idea.


Reba

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Registered: 03-24-2006
Tue, 10-09-2007 - 10:08pm
It's a very nice idea, the blanket.

 


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Registered: 12-02-2006
Tue, 10-09-2007 - 10:41pm

All your names are going to be added to the blanket.

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What a great idea.

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Registered: 10-10-2007

Alwaystheaunt,


I think this is a truly great idea.

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