January 19, 2007
The Weather, and Ryan, Get Back on Track
(Picture-heavy post, Dear Readers.)
See, this is why I have the premiere readers and commenters around. I post some loonie-toons, albeit true, story about rescuing a frickin’ grub and, rather than click rapidly away to some other blog and declare loudly, while shielding their faces from the paparazzi, that they only landed on my blog by mistake, my commenters say things like, “When you get your next grub...” Ah, but validation is a marvelous thing. Of course, MaryB thinks I'm two fries short of a Happy Meal but, her ‘n’ me, we have an understanding. Thank you, everyone, for humoring me and for slogging through one of my odder postings. Today, I promise something supremely more cosmologically significant—the latest Dulaan/Mongolia pictures, taken by our Fearless F.I.R.E. Liaison, Meredith. No lengthy explanations from her this year, just short captions, but I’ll give you what I have. I will warn you that one or two of the photos may be a little disturbing, but this is the day-to-day reality of the people that we are trying to help.
Picture 1: Male prisoners waiting for the F.I.R.E. distribution at the prison to begin. (Ed. Note: You may remember similar photos shared with us by Cuzzin Tom.)
Picture 2:: A boy at the Choibalson distribution point.
Picture 3: Grandmother, mother, baby daughter at Choibalson.
Picture 4: Distribution at a home at Choibalson.
Picture 5: Family at a distribution center in the Gobi Desert.
Picture 6: The mother of a Gobi Desert family that received distributed items.
Picture 7:: Meredith and a child they picked up and gave knitted items to.
Picture 8: The caption Meredith provided for this says "A child's first doll." I can't quite suss out the "doll" part of this item but there's no question it was lovingly crocheted and the child is very happy to have it!
Picture 9: Nap time at a kindergarten we donated toys and blankets to. [Ed. Note: My favorite picture!)
Happy weekend, everyone! Keep those needles flying!
Posted by Ryan at January 19, 2007 01:19 PMOMG, that last one had me tearing up and grinning at the same time! Such sweet little faces. Makes me thank my lucky stars that I was fortunate enough to land on this continent and have the opportunities I've had, when I was born.
Posted by: Carrie on January 19, 2007 01:38 PMYou didn't get me to cry on this one, but that last picture, I just want to squeeze each one of them myself...
Posted by: Angie on January 19, 2007 02:52 PMOh, my. I thought only my own children looked that beautiful when sleeping. I see now that it's universal.
Posted by: Kirsten on January 19, 2007 04:26 PMThe doll picture I can help with. The item the little one has is a crocheted cradle in a bag with a yarn baby in it. My daughter had one when she was little. You fold the top of the bag down and it makes the skirt on the cradle, and when you're done playing, you fold it back up and keep the yarn baby in the bag. Really good for quiet playing at church, meetings, or anywhere really.
HTH.
Posted by: Lisa A on January 19, 2007 05:35 PMYou TOTALLY got me to cry on this one.
There is not enough kleenex in the world for those pictures, dude.
Posted by: Lee Ann on January 19, 2007 06:25 PMI may not be able to go to town to get shopping done this weekend. M'heart's so swollen I don't think I'll be able to get a shirt on! I count 17 heads in that photo. That'll be my hat goal this year. Oh man, that means there are 34 hands and 34 feet. Anyone want to tag-team with me to make 17 hat, mitten and sock sets?
Posted by: marylee on January 20, 2007 03:46 AMoops...make that 19.
Posted by: marylee on January 20, 2007 04:06 AMWell, thanks. Gotta keep those tear ducts lubed, I guess. The photo of the little girl with the doll just ripped my heart out and spanked it good. Holiday knitting is done -- On To Dulaan!
Posted by: martha in mobile on January 20, 2007 04:34 AMThanks for the pics Ryan. Those sweet little sleeping faces (not to mention the one awake, looking at the camera) remind me why I want to double last year's contribution.
Posted by: Knit Picking on January 20, 2007 10:59 AMAfter those photos I really wish I was a faster knitter. So far I only have 3 Dulaan hats and three-fourths of a vest. Must knit faster! Darn work, housework, cooking, laundry, etc. taking up too much time!
Posted by: Lydia on January 22, 2007 01:33 PMJust to let you know I've done two hats since seeing that last picture. Breaks my heart all over again, looking at it today. Excuse me, must go knit more.
Posted by: Patti on January 23, 2007 08:44 AMThose heads make me so glad I already have 7 hats for next year!
Posted by: Risa on January 26, 2007 09:49 AM