Bringing comfort for those
grieving…
Many of our customers
have reached out to us to create a personalized gift of comfort for a friend or
family member that has lost a loved. It is such a helpless feeling when someone
we love is faced with a loss. Most of us want to do something, to ease the
grief, to reach out, to provide comfort.
The loss of my Mom was
devastating to me. We assumed she would be with us until at least 100 just like
her Mom. Our loss made me realize what a long journey grief is. It is full of
ups and downs, like a roller coaster. Most of all I missed her hugs…
Before we learned of my
Mom’s illness, I had created a blanket for her when she lost her favorite cat. My Mom was so comforted by her blanket, it
inspired the idea of creating a blanket that could also be a gift of comfort
for not only those that are ill, but those grieving a loss.
This blanket for loss was created in memory of my Mom. The blanket reads “Think of this as a hug from Mom to you. And as you wrap yourself in this blanket know that she is sending you love.”
Our collection of memorial blankets is growing, and many include our customers’ own words, a handwritten note, or their signature and/or photograph. The stories behind the gifts are powerful. The personalized throw blankets are created by people who want to make their feelings visible, the feelings of the recipient visible, and most of all, bring comfort, support, love, friendship, and gratitude.
Our customers' wishes of comfort...
One customer's grief had
a profound impact on me and I still cry when telling people about it to this
day. Christmas was coming, and a young
woman asked me to create a custom blanket for her parents as they were not
handling the loss of her brother very well. She sent the photo of a happy, vibrant young man
along with a scanned copy of a handwritten note. The words were beautiful. He
knew he was dying and had written these words to his parents to encourage them
to be strong for each other. The handwritten note, along with the photo, was
printed on the blanket and given to his parents to provide comfort and closure.
Sharing hugs...
Our memorial blankets are meant to feel like a hug to those that are grieving; especially at the darkest times. Many friends and family members feel helpless at times like this, and these blankets give them a unique opportunity to also show their love and support.
My heart goes out to all that are grieving… and for all those that want to help them through it. If you are interested in learning more about our blankets, or are not sure the words you want to express, or the design you are looking for, please email/message me. I would be happy to design with you!
Deborah MacDougall
Say it With Words
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