Sally has been knitting hats for people in need, since 2001, and providing crocheted hats for the past three years, for Project Serve. Though she battles arthritis, she finds joy helping others, and making the hats give her a sense of purpose. Sally’s selfless acts have made a significant impact on her community. Click PLAY to find out more!
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Erica:
Good deeds have a way of snowballing. Sally is in her eighties and she’s still picking up her crochet needles to lift up the hearts of her neighbors. She’s partnering with Jessica, one of my favorite people. She runs Project Serve, and she’s always serving up coffee, cocoa, and love, in Mill Creek and Everett and beyond. And together, these two ladies are teaming up to keep our neighbors extra warm this winter. It’s such a privilege to welcome Sally to SPIRIT 105.3. Hi, how are you dear?
Sally:
I’m doing just fine.
Erica:
Thank you for your time today. So, you heard that it was getting cold outside and you decided to do something lovely, Sally. What was that?
Sally:
I had been knitting hats for people, oh since 2001. I started off with just doing for children and my late husband made wood toys for the children. And then I started giving my knitted hats to the food banks where my friend, Jean, worked. Then that food bank closed down and Jean introduced me to Jessica. And so, I have been helping Jessica with knit hats now for, oh, about three years.
Erica:
And why do you keep doing it, Sally?
Sally:
Because it makes me feel good to know that other people know that there are people that care.
Erica:
Yes, absolutely. Did someone teach you how to knit in your life?
Sally:
No, I just learned how to knit on a loom. Got to the point that I really liked doing it and I didn’t want to sell the things. I wanted to give them to people who would really appreciate them. So, that’s why I decided to do the charity work.
Erica:
Have you seen the pictures of especially the children wearing your lovely hats?
Sally:
Yes, I did. Jessica sent me some pictures. It warms my heart. And another thing that really warmed my heart, was when Jessica told me that one of the little girls who wanted one of my hats, wanted it for her mom who was going through cancer treatments. I had tears in my eyes.
Erica:
Sally, you’re a difference maker.
Sally:
I hope so. I’ve always liked helping people. I don’t have much myself, but that doesn’t matter. As long as God keeps me on this earth, I will do things for others.
Erica:
Oh, I’ve got tears in my eyes now. Is it also therapeutic for you? Is it just like a nice, cozy hobby, I’m imagining?
Sally:
It is. I have arthritis quite bad and I can’t walk too well. So, knitting the hats makes me feel like I’m still worth something.
Erica:
Oh, Sally, you are just a beautiful person. I’m hugging you through the phone.
Sally:
Oh, thank you so much.
Erica:
Thank you for catching the spirit in Everett and beyond, Sally. You are such a precious gem in the Lord’s side. I know it. God bless you.
Sally:
God bless you too.
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