Prayer Flag & Healing Hugs...

 I have been seeing lots of wonderful prayer flags made by very creative people here on the blog and Pinterest scene.  I wanted to make one however I just couldn't force myself to make one.  For me it cannot be trending and therefore I do it.  A prayer flag is so much more than that to me.  I had to have a very special reason to make one.  Sadly that reason and purpose came about.
My dear wonderful blog friend, Marilyn, (those of you who follow her blog will understand) is having a very difficult journey in her family.  I did not ask permission to post this so I am not going to share details.  You know if you are a follower of her blog.
So my prayer flag was begun.  I selected one of my favorite bits of fabric with the sweetest blue flowers.  Then I added lots of laces.  Some wool felt hearts for the love I am sewing into this flag.  A lace doily pocket to support notes of love and encouragement.  Heart buttons and a heart charm.

 It still needed my healing hugs.  I had these wonderful watercolor paper cards with words of hope and encouragement.  I made an ATC to include.  Also a small butterfly tag.  Butterflies are the bearers of 10,000 happinesses.

Here you can see my finished prayer flag with the special notes placed into the heart pockets.  I also added a little gold colored butterfly charm.  Whenever Marilyn sees this she will know that it is full of special prayers and healing hugs for her and her family.  

All wrapped up in pattern tissue and sealed with a lovely pink butterfly wall paper sticker that can be reused.  I included a hand written note you can see a corner sticking up.  Off it flew and has arrived safely to its new home.  May this simple prayer flag with its love and healing hugs help my friend be strong and keep her courage through this journey of uncertainty.
I know each of my followers will keep her and her family in their prayers also.  Prayers are very powerful!
As we approach this Memorial weekend may you all stay safe and enjoy time with family and friends.  I do not like to refer to Memorial day as a holiday.  Too many have suffered and lost their lives and none of it was a holiday for them.  Thank you to all those who continue to keep us safe and free.
Mr. C and I will spend some quiet time visiting with friends and enjoying a good old American BBQ picnic.  I will spend all day Saturday hosting the local Chamber of Commerce Visitor Center.  With the perfect Spring weather we have been experiencing I should have a record number of visitors and be super busy.  I do enjoy meeting people from all different places.  I am very proud of our little Gold Rush Victorian town that is on the National Historic Registry and I am happy to share it with others.
Blessings to all...