I subscribe to a Technorati feed for Moose Jaw. I’ve learned many interesting things about my city. Most of the postings are of travellers passing through my town.
Today I across this blog. It appears a single mom from Cincinatti is adopting a child from China. She decided to make a quilt called “100 Good Wishes”. She’s invited others to submit a quilt square with a message for this child. So far she has 8 squares with the 8th square contributed by a quilter in Moose Jaw. What an amazing connection between people of common interests! This is what we need to show our students. . Reminds me a bit of one red paperclip except in my mind more important. Everyone in this project is making a significant contribution using their skills and experiences
Isn’t this what we want the web to be?
Thanks so much for mentioning my quilt link. It is going to be a fantastic project and I have met great people during my adoption journey. I will be receiving squares from across the United States, wonderful Canada ;0), France & Germany thus far. The more the merrier. This is going to be such a treasured gift for my daughter.
I am also pleased with the example of how the internet can be used in positive ways :0)
Hi Dean,
Just came across your comment on Connie’s blog and I just had to say HI!! I’m the one who sent Connie the 8th square for her daughters quilt. I too am adopting from China as a single parent and live right here in Moose Jaw. The web is so wonderful and has been a lifesaver for me during this journey to my daughter. I have met so many amazing people, such as Connie who provide me support and encouragement. It is so much fun to share my journey with others and this has been the best way by far!!!
Great to read through your blog & maybe one day I’ll run into you on the street with my daughter from China!!!
P.S- You must know Larry Segall??? He is a great friend of my parents!!
Also, I’m far from a quilter….have a few friends who are making it for me!!!
Have a great summer!!!
Kim
http://www.kbowesjourney.blogspot.com