Just before the pandemic hit and lockdown commenced, I become quite ill. As the lockdown got underway and I started to function again, my love of knitting and crocheting returned and offered me much comfort. I got to thinking about my friends and family who were also feeling isolated and as my Sister in laws birthday was approaching I decided to crochet her a prayer shawl.
The intention of a prayer shawl is that the wearer feels the loving embrace of God as they pray and spend time with God. The shawls can be worn when praying but also to keep warm when cold, to comfort when distressed, ill, bereft or just needing a cuddle. My love and prayers went into every stitch as I prayed intermittently whilst working on the shawl.
This first shawl was received with delight and assurance that it is worn often.
Feeling encouraged I decided to make another, and then another, and then another! Initially for people I knew had birthdays coming up but now also for people who God puts on my heart who may feel the benefit. 
Each shawl takes time to complete so progress has been slow. I have completed five shawls so far and have two or three on the go. Pictured are some of the shawls, completed and part finished, others have already gone to their forever homes.
When I pack the shawl up to send to its new owner, I enclose a prayer to bless and encourage so that the wearer will feel the unconditional love and shelter of a comforting, all embracing Father.
Creating these shawls has brought much healing to me personally and I pray that they will continue to bless others. I intend to keep going until God gives me another idea for creativity.