Comfort Doll Project: March 2009

Friday, March 27, 2009

48th dz to North Carolina

The 48th dozen are on their way to the Onslow Women's Shelter in Jacksonville, North Carolina.

The donors of this dozen are~
Sherry Ellison of Ca
Cristina Galliher of CA
Brenda Salzano of OR
Diane Yates of TN
Pamela Perry of KY
Thank you so much ladies!!!!!

47th dz to Oklahoma

KI BOIS Women's Shelter in Stigler Oklahoma is receiving the 47th dozen Comfort Dolls.

Domors of these dolls are~
Sherry Ellison of CA
Cristina Galliher of CA
Brenda Salzano of OR
Diane Yates of TN
Pamela Perry of KY
Thanks again ladies for your awesome donations.

46th dz off to New Jersey

Woman's Space in Lawrenceville New Jersey will receive the 46th dozen dolls. The donors of this dozen are~

Kirsten Schmidt of Germany
Pamela Perry of KY
Diane Yates of TN
Jan Bartlett of NV
Brenda Salzano of OR
Cristina Galliher of CA
Sherry Ellison of CA (sponsor of this shipment)
Thank you all for sharing your hearts and talents with women who will be warmed by your actions. Thank you Sherry for your sponsorship. Hugs all around.

45th dz goes to Rhode Island

Sojourner House in Providence Rhode Island will receive the 45th dozen Comfort Dolls.

Donors of this dozen are~
Jan Bartlett of NV
Pamela Perry of KY
Sherry Ellison of CA
Cristina Galliher of CA
Brenda Salzano of OR
Diane Yates of TN
Kirsten Schmidt of Germany
Thank you all for your beautiful and generous donations.

44th dozen to Nevada

The 44th dozen Comfort Dolls are leaving tomorrow for Nevada. The CAAW (committee to aide abused women) are receiving this dozen.

A huge THANK YOU to the Doll donors which are~
Ann Freeman of CO
Jan Bartlett of NV (sponsor)
Valeta Stafney of OR
Kirsten Schmidt of Germany
Pamela Perry of KY
Diane Yates of TN
Brenda Salzano of OR
Cristina Galliher of CA
Sherry Ellison of CA

Bakers dozen from Sherry Ellison of CA

Sherry Ellison aka Saucy Chick Sherry,from CA, was surfing blog land and forgot to leave breadcrumbs she writes, however she did manage to find us here at the Comfort Doll blog, and am I happy she did. A bakers dozen of her unique butterfly dolls arrived today.

One dozen to donate, and one for me, thank you Sherry.

That is very sweet of you. Sherry is also sponsoring a shipment going out tomorrow....I have to make one more phone call before I know it's destination.
Again, thank you so much for such a generous donation and sponsorship. I love my little butterfly!

Thursday, March 26, 2009

5 Comfort dolls from Cristina Galliher of CA

The other box of dolls received today were from Cristina Zinnia Galliher of CA.Each with her own message.

The little faces with the lips just made me smile.

I found homes for three more dozen today while waiting for internet service. Now I need to find another home for the dozen received today. How wonderful! We are almost at 50 states! Someone pinch me! Thank you Cristina for your Comfort Doll donations.

7 little dolls from Brenda Salzano arrived today

Two boxes of dolls arrived today! The first box contained 7 more dolls from Brenda Salzano of OR.

Brenda sent an assortment of fun dolls to ensure smiles. Thank you for such delightful creatures Brenda!

Wednesday, March 25, 2009

Three more dolls from Jan Bartlett

These three dolls came giggling to my home from Jan Bartlett of NV.

When I saw their fun fabrics and playful pattern with such cute feet, the giggling continued, only this time, from me. How sweet are these little ones? The smiles will be wide when these are received. Thank you once again Jan , for your continued support and for sponsoring yet another shipment. I love the Spring book mark and will think of your generous heart every time I see it.

I also thought I would mention Jan's blog which shares her insight and views on abuse which is worth educating ourselves about. Thanks Jan.

Sunday, March 22, 2009

Dolls flew in from Germany!

Kirsten Schmidt of Germany sent a trio of lovely Comfort Dolls last week. A mermaid, a heart,and a serene scene.

When I have the time, I enjoy sharing details of your dolls as I post them, and I wanted to show a closeup of this little scene.

Isn't it sweet?I see Kirsten included a dragonfly , she must love them too because she sent me a beautiful dragonfly rubber stamp. I will use that often. Thank you for your wonderful donations, and for the stamp. I will put it to good use and your dolls are sure to delight their recipients.

Thank you email from Polk Co Shelter

Polk County Women's Shelter in Georgia sent us a thank you via email......

Dear Ms. Winter
We wanted to let you know that the comfort dolls have arrived. They are each so lovely and have such different personalities that we are sure our clients will treasure them. Please thank the artists for their caring and hard work in creating these gifts. We would gratefully accept more dolls should more become available.

Sincerely,
Paula Williams
Administrative Assistant

Diane Yates from TN sent 9 Comfort dolls

Diane Yates has donated 9 Comfort Dolls.

Diane collects dolls and swaps with others so she has acquired quite a collection. She has decided to part with some for the Comfort Doll Project. She has enjoyed them and feels the need to offer them to women who would enjoy them as well. I know it is hard to part with your dolls Diane, and I do thank you. Nine women will continue to love them soon.

Tuesday, March 17, 2009

22 Comfort Dolls from Pamela Perry of KY

Pamela Perry of Kentucky sent 22 sweet pocket sized Comfort dolls last week. Each doll holds a Spring flower to greet her recipient. What a lovely and cheerful group. Thank you Pam :-) These are just lovely.

I recently met Pamela through this project and learned of her website she created for her mother. Her story is heartbreaking. To know your mother doesn't recognize you, and is lost in her own world at times has got to be unbearable. I thank Pam for this site, she did not create it to ask for pity. It is to educate us about Alzheimer's. Among many things, I learned that the color chosen to represent this illness is purple. Imagine that! My favorite color. I took this as a message, a "heads up" if you will.
Pamela will be walking for the cause in September, and I hope to create a few purple items to donate and help raise money for research. I invite you to visit her site if you can.
Taking time to make 22 dolls for this project while having her hands full with family, shows the size of her heart.
I know each of you steal away precious time to create dolls for the women of the shelters, and I thank you all. Gestures small and large toward causes such as these are much needed. You never know when it will be our time to need a little hug.