Yesterday I met again with the ladies who make up our decorating committee. We went over all the supplies we have and discussed what we have left to do. We have made a lot of progress so far, and yet still have so much more to work on. We will be meeting again in one week to finalize everything. Decorating day is November 30th!
I had been hearing all about the beautiful fabric that was donated by a generous fabric shop. I hadn't had a chance to see it until yesterday. It is so amazing! The quilt and tree skirt are still being finished up, but another neighbor got involved and used some of the fabric to make some beautiful pillows! Yet another neighbor made a complimenting receiving blanket! I already had a four piece bedding set that I'd bought for Bridget's first Christmas gift, along with the matching mobile, an extra sheet and a nice soft blanket that could go with it all. I had assembled the crib, and so after the ladies left, I decided to put the bedding inside.
Honestly, it was a little hard to do that. It was the first time I ever had a nice bedding set for any of my babies, and I was finally able to put it into a crib. It really is such a nice set, and a part of me grieved so deeply to see it and know that Bridget didn't get a chance to be wrapped in the pretty bed dressings. And yet, I was glad to see it out and to think that although we didn't get to use it in the way we had hoped, we are still going to be using this for Bridget. And it has been added onto in such a beautiful way! The crib skirt will have to be modified since the crib design is not a traditional design. I think it will also really come together with the hand made quilt that will compliment the tree skirt. This is just the beginning, and it already looks so beautiful.
It is precious. Yes it must be really hard at times, and I don't blame you for having mixed feelings. I would not be surprised at all though, if Bridget were looking in on what is happening, and helping in her own way so that others at Primary Children's Hospital will be blessed by all the generosity. Maybe she even had a hand in whispering in some ears to get things donated and done. HUGS!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! This must have been a difficult thing for you to have done, but you've done a marvelous job - I'm sure Bridget would have loved it. I can't wait to see it all come together. Thanks so much for letting us be a part of this most special event. Love you!
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