Thank You Notes

We receive many thank you notes from recipients of Project Linus blankets so we thought it would be nice to share them with our readers. Most of the thank yous are forwarded on to the maker of the blanket, but sometimes we do not have a contact address for the blanketeer who the thank you is addressed to. The following includes those thank yous that we are unable to forward.

Dear Roberta Davis,
My name is Jan Cider and I am a therapist for children at Doernbechers Childrens Hospital. I worked with a two year old child who died of a near drowning. The mother and father were given your quilt for a keepsake. It was on the childs bed when he died. I thought you might like to know how much your gift was a blessing to this family. Thank you so much for your kindness.
Sincerely,
Jan Crider

Just a note to thank you once again for your blanket project. We receive many blankets here at Doernbechers but none as lovely as yours. We save your blankets for the children and adults who are dying - they become the families last keepsake and help the children so much because they get to pick out the blanket and place it on the bed of their loved one. The families and medical staff are touched because of your work and your blankets. Thank you so much.
Jan Crider
Child Life Specialist
Doernbecher Children's Hospital

Dear Ronda,
Thank you so much for the blankets you make for Project Linus. I work in the intensive care units of Doernbecher and OHSU. I recently let two children pick out a quilt for their Daddy who was dying and they chose yours. Thank you so much for your gift to this family.
Sincerely,
Jan Crider

Dear Ms. Oakes,
Thank you for the beautiful blanket you made, which was given to my daugher during our stay at the Ronald McDonald House in Portland. We love the design and the stitchery and especially the polar bears. She uses it in the evening at home while she watches videos on the sofa. Thank you again for your generosity and care of people you have never even met.
Sincerely,
Karen

Dear Project Linus,
When my 2 year old daughter was diagnosed with leukemia, the first thing we were given when we walked into Doernbecher was a beautiful quilt. Please thank the dear people who give of their time and kindness, and for expressing their care for sick children.
Sincerely,
Kim

Dear Gramma Doris-
I want to thank you for your blanket. My daughter Taylor will cherish it. We sure did smile and know that you put your love into making it. Having comfort and a hug sure does make tough times easier! From the bottom of my heart, I thank you again for caring for us in our time of need.
Love,
Dustin, Heather and Taylor

To all the caring people at Project Linus-
Our 14 year old daughter recently spent two days at Emanuel Hospital and while there she was given one of your adorable handmade blankets. She was feeling pretty "down" about being there, but the bright, colorful, cozy and warm blanket cheered her up so much! She just couldn't believe it was actually for her (she thought they would just wash it and use it for the next person in the room!) Deepest appreciation to all of you and the caring and wonderful work you do. It truly does make such a difference!
With warmest wishes,
The Kaynor family

The beautiful quilt made our infant daughters stay a lot more comfortable for all of us. We are grateful for your generosity. It makes all the difference in the world. She was at Legacy Emanuel for open heart surgery when she was 15 weeks old. She is thriving!
Thank you from the bottom of my new and improved heart!
Love,
Brevyn Shae, Brian and Amy

Dear Project Linus,
Many many thanks for all the beautiful handmade blankets you have been so generously sending us. The families we serve are very low income and uninsured and they certainly need something beautiful to swaddle their bundle of joy. Your work is very special and deeply appreciated.
Providence Beginnings
St. Vincent Prenatal Clinic

My family and I are victims of Hurrican Katrina. We evacuated to Katy, TX where my 7 year old participated in the Katrina Kids Group sponsored by the Odessa Kilpatrick Elementary School. The kids were provided counseling to help understand and deal with this tragedy. Upon completion of the group sessions, Madison was presented with your beautiful quilt. We just wanted to extend to you a great big thank you. Thank you for your thoughtfulness during our time of need. I know Madison will cherish this for many years to come. If we ever have to evacuate again (let's hope not) this will surely be one item placed in our suitcase.
Thanks again,
Gail Rousseve

Just a thank you note! Six of us were in a car crash, one fatality, and two kids flown to OHSU. I couldn't get to my 9 year old for 1 1/2 days. She was scared to death without me. Weather prevented my arrival in the storm of 12/18/05, and when I arrived I was glad to see her being comforted by your quilt! You see, my aunt is a quilter and Tabitha has quilts on her bed at home. We lost two of the quilts the kids had taken for the trip in the wreck. She so loves her quilt. You made a BIG difference, thank you!
Mom

Dear Volunteers,
My 7 year old son recently was an inpatient at Emanuel Hospital. He received a fleece blanket donated by your organization and loves it! He now calls it his "lucky blanket." Thanks for making his time warmer!
Much aloha & mahalo,
The Kamaka'ala family