The Common Thread Circle

Maureen Brunetti, the Volunteer Coordinator (among other busy hats she wears) at the Spring Branch Medical Center wrote what’s probably the nicest letter of support ever written:

Dear Marilyn,

We are so happy at Spring Branch Medical Center that you have chosen us to benefit from your wonderful talents.

I can’t tell you how excited the nurses and patients get when I bring up a new supply of the beautiful pillows and blankets made by the ladies of the Common Thread Circle.

They are so soft, colorful, fun, bright and cheerful, that one can’t help but feel better just to see them. The new moms up on post-partum LOVE them since they are the perfect size, shape and softness to support the newborns at feeding time.

Thank you for all you do. We are your very grateful beneficiaries. It feels like Christmas or my birthday whenever you stop by with new goodies!

Sincerely,

Maureen Brunetti, RSN, BSN
Volunteer, H2U and Marketing Coordinator
Spring Branch Medical Center

Did you catch the bit about Christmas and birthdays? I am thinking of gingerbread cookies, cider, cake, espresso and not fruitcakes (ick). I think it’s people like Maureen, who take the time to remind us that each fabricwork our fingers touch reaches a real person with a real need and comforts them, who make this world go around.

In the last two weeks, we have donated to: Northwest Memorial Herman (new addition), Memorial Hermann Katy, Texas Children’s, Southwest Memorial Hermann, Ben Taub, L.B.J., and M. D. Anderson Hospitals.

Upcoming Meetings

• Oct. 19, Monday [ map ]
  Starbucks Town and Country 2-4 p.m.
• Oct. 20, Tuesday [ map ]
  Memorial Drive United Methodist Church ROOM D126 9:30-12 p.m.
• Oct. 21, Wednesday [ map ]
  Spring Branch Presbyterian Church, Crafts Room 9:30-12 p.m.
• Oct. 26, Monday [ map ]
  Starbucks Town and Country 2-4 p.m.

Volunteers

Many of you have stepped forward recently to help with our extra work. Our pace of donations has not faltered because of you. It is heartwarming to see your love of our group and its mission. Many thanks to the following in no particular order.

• Marilyn MacRill has graciously accepted the position of Grants Coordinator.
• Margaret Atmar: buying material, cutting pillows and sewing
• Marilyn MacRill: labels, cutting, taking over meetings
• Dory and Garrett Graham: sewing, deliveries to hospitals
• Jeanne Krantz: cutting pillows
• Beverly Davidson: labels, quilts, cutting and sewing
• Sarah Dikeman: buying material, cutting
• Lenore Alfredson: buying material and sewing
• Joyce Wolf: cutting pillows
• Mary Hirscher: cutting pillows

Thanks to every member of our group for your help and continued support.

Our mailbox runneth over — with good things. Maureen Brunetti, the ever-able and cheerful Volunteer, H2U and Marketing Coordinator at Spring Branch Medical Center, wrote in to tell us that our blankets and hats are a hit:

The L&D nurses loved the latest goodie bag. The knitted, stuffed animals were adorable and the caps so cute and tiny. The receiving blankets are always a huge hit. Your work is greatly appreciated here at Spring Branch.

We’re thankful to Maureen and others like her in hospitals who make sure that patients get these fabricworks when they are in times of need.