Hoos for Hokies

I am a HOO and while I have never been a fan of Virginia Tech, this past week has changed my opinion in so many ways that I will always have a place for the VT family in my heart... even though I still can't cheer for them in sports.

It has been incredible to see the show of support all over the Roanoke Valley. Such a tragedy should never have happened and I sincerely hope it never has to happen to ANY type of school ever again....

I thought and thought, "What can I do?"


I decided to do several things.. First I did as our Governor asked and wore the school colors of Maroon and Orange on Friday the 20th. Then I decided to give money to the HOOS for Hokies fund at UVA. Finally I decided to make the following to sent to Heartfelt Angels as part of their giving for the Tech family....




I don't know if I can do more or not... I plan to keep an open heart on the matter and see where God leads me... I am however very glad that my heart has softened in my feelings for the VT family.

Greif has not boundaries

It is with sadness that I express grief to all the faculty, staff and parents at Virginia Tech..... Today's massive tragedy is truly unforgettable. I was initially mostly concerned about my nephew who is a student there, but then learned of a co-worker's son who was wounded in the shooting...

It is truly hard to believe we can have things like this happen in America.

While I love to pick at my VT friends, today's events only bring sorrow to mind knowing that friends and family have been lost and that some parents will no longer be able to bring their child home to their loving arms....

I am pleased to say that the UVA community is reaching out http://www.virginia.edu/uvatoday/newsRelease.php?id=1882

I have heard of a request for all UVA students and alumni to show support for the Orange and Maroon faithful tomorrow.. I plan to do so.... as part of the family of man......

Tada!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Here it is.. finally... got a picture of it.. the smallest sweater and hat I have EVER made... it is supposed to fit a 1 to 3 pound baby... I think it would end up more as a "presentation" aka burial outfit... but I don't know.. I am sending it to the coordinator of the Yahoo group I donate to so see if she thinks they can use more small ones like this..

This is the five hour baby sweater... you can find it all over the net and I have referred to it before in my posts... This one is baby softee yarn, on size 3 needles........

I don't know if posted it before, but I had 25 UFO's [unfinished objects] at the beginning of March. I have since finished 4 [this was one of them] and continue to work on the list.... I created a list on my PDA of UFO's and COMPLETED UFO's... hopefully I can continue to pare down that UFO list one by one.... I swear I think I have ADD when it comes to knitting....

Anyway... I am off to work on my son's Easter sweater... I am on the front..... so maybe I will be done in time....