Dana was a homeschooling mom, starting out a new homesteading life with her husband and 6 children (1 en utero at the time) and living much as I do. Daily life entailed much of what my life entailed. That's hard to come by and I was hooked. I loved her blog. I rejoiced having a "friend like me."
But tragedy struck in December of 2010 when one of those precious children, Tiggy, was suddenly taken from this world. I couldn't look at my own little boys (one a little older than Tiggy and one a little younger) without thinking of Dana and her loss. She asked that all memorial monies go to Tiny Hands International so that children who have never known the love that Tiggy knew in his short life, could at least have safety, security, and yes, even love.
And now the whole tribe at Roscommon Acres is doing something BIG. It sounds to me like Tiggy lived life in a big way, so its only proper that he be equally remembered. They are going to raise $50,000 to build a much needed facility for needy children in Nepal. It will be part of Tiny Hands International's Dream Center. But these funds need to be raised in 2 years.
This is where this blog comes in.
I will be hosting knitting and crocheting classes to teach knitters, crocheters and wannabes of various levels to make some really neat crafts. Those creations made can then be auctioned off through Bidding for Good to bring in yet more donations. We may even get some yarn and/or craft supply stores to support it too.
And make sure you keep tabs with Dana's blog for Tiggy's House also as she lists other fundraising events and activities keeps the total tally going to see how we're doing with it all.
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