Christmas

During these past couple of difficult years life has not been normal, for anyone.  I think we all know someone who's had Covid, probably even someone who's died of it.  We've probably got family members who've been in quarantine a number of times due to exposure at work or school.

Some have gotten together for Holidays, some haven't.  Some who might be getting together this year, perhaps didn't last year.  I know we didn't do a family Thanksgiving or Christmas last year or this year.  Too many of us to get together indoors.  The larger the group, the bigger the risks are to all.

Even with that said, we are still far better off than many.  We have a roof over our heads, we've gotten our shots, we made alterations in our life style; but we are truly blessed.  Please keep in mind all those less fortunate this Christmas.

This will be the last Christmas we all celebrate together here on Bridge and Beyond, but all 13 of them have been filled with special memories created by all of you who've given of your time, shared your skills, but mostly importantly given of your hearts.

Merry Christmas to each and everyone of you!

**The counts on our progress bars are current. All donations regardless of size and number are valued. All donations are appreciated. The Power of One is awesome, and when we work together The Power of One becomes The Power of Many.

Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas.  I hope you all are staying warm and healthy.  I hope you're able to spend time with friends and loved ones on this special day.  

I'd like to be sitting by that fireplace right now, as it's COLD here.  Yesterday when I got up it was 10, today 20 degrees.  Those temperatures make you realize how important these warm knitted items we make donate are.

If you're traveling for holidays, I hope you all have safe travels.

Please think of others, less fortunate on this special day.



**The counts on our progress bars are current. All donations regardless of size and number are valued. All donations are appreciated. The Power of One is awesome, and when we work together The Power of One becomes The Power of Many.

Almost Christmas Eve

May the peace of the season fill everyone's heart. 

 This picture is from last year, the front door decoration.  

This is a hard time of the year for so many people, please keep those less fortunate in your thoughts as you go about this holiday season.  It's a hard time for those without a roof over their heads, as the weather has turned cold in many locations across the country.  It's a hard time for those with limited funds who want to give their families a warm and treasured Christmas.  It's hard time for those who've lost a loved one recently.  It's a hard time for those who lost a loved one this time last year, as they experience this holiday without them.  It's a hard time for those not able to be with friends and family for the holidays because of being in the military, or needing to work.  

It's a hard time, truly hard time for many.

Merry Christmas to those who celebrate this holiday, and blessings to all others who celebrate a different holiday as well.

We're still working on our donation goals.  Let's see how close we get.  

DONATIONS 2017

HATS:  161

SCARVES (Gators, Infinity Scarves)  127

MITTENS:  +10

SLIPPERS: 38

RAIN PONCHOS: 205

COTTON WASHCLOTHS: +78

AFGHANS: 6
SOCKS: 106

Misc, Ponchos, shawls, headbands etc aren't counted but very much appreciated.

**We started the year with the number of items we had donated last year, 2016; and will subtract our donations from that.  Using the end number for 2016 as the goal for the each item.  So, as the year continues you will see numbers decrease.  Our goal is to meet and surpass the number of items donated last year.**

All donations regardless of size and number are valued. All donations are appreciated. The Power of One is awesome, and when we work together The Power of One becomes The Power of Many.