good wishes

 without the community, the individual is left without a place where he can contribute.

the community is that grounding place where people come and share their gifts
 and receive them from others.

- sobonfu some

(the first packages have arrived)

ginny, our hostess and creator of yarn along, also used this word community, when she described knitting her pockets for africa. i will try to say what it means to me, the response these small knitted pouches have had. at first, the knitting was the thing. but as the mails and messages began to arrive,  it became clear that it is the caring for others, the thoughts, and wishes and love that are the soul of this project.

the one rule i had for myself when i began blogging almost four years ago, was to have a place that was one of inclusion. a place where anyone would feel welcome, regardless.

i feel i've made some to feel left out, but please know that your messages of community and friendship and love will be going with me to africa. it doesn't matter if you've made a pocket, made something to go inside, or made good wishes, they all matter so very much. i've been reading this book, origins -african wisdom for every day, by danielle and olivier follmi. it was in here that i found the quote by sobonfu some, it's a beautiful book with stunning photos, wise sayings and proverbs.

if you'd like to, please add your name below. i've added a link thing, it was mentioned to me that i might do this. i know i would love to have a place where i could follow every link to your pockets for africa. i'm thinking on how this can best be shared, i'm hoping for photos and well, we'll see, i have so many ideas! and you don't have to leave a comment, mr. linky made me say that.  :)
thank you so much everyone. love, lori