Prayer Shawls Given and Received

	I recently finished my first shawl for the PSM at UUCSB. I wrote about blocking it in a previous post. I made it in two weeks and I am looking forward to my next prayer shawl, after dishcloth season wraps up on November 20. That's the date of the Holiday Fest at UUCSB.
From My Legacy

I made my first prayer shawl, pictured, for the prayer shawl stockpile. I like the idea of stocking up, as if we are canning kindness and prayers, putting it up for leaner times.

When I was being treated for breast cancer, in 2009, I was given two prayer shawls. One came from Ferry Beacher Connie Dunn. She made it on very large needles, holding four yarns together. One of the strands is eyelash yarn. The shawl has very long fringe and many bright colors. Before giving it to me, the people of RE Week at Ferry Beach each put it on and filled it with love and healing energy. The second shawl came from the PSM at the UU Society of Bangor. It is made of variegated purple yarn, no fringe, and blessed by the congregation.

The two shawls and the other gifts I received showed me the love and support that exists in my community for me. I am blessed.

The shawl I made will carry blessings, love, and support to a member of my community. I hope that person will draw strength from my handiwork.