The Blanket

Over 2 years ago when we started this process I was thinking about something I could make for our daughter, something meaningful and this blanket is what I came up with. I knew I wanted to knit Emmi Su a blanket, and I just couldn't decide how or what color, so I thought I would involve all my family and friends. Here was the idea, if you wanted to be involved, you went and got 2 skeins of yarn, same color or two different ones, and then told me (Emmi Su) why you chose those colors, and mailed them to me. When I got them all, I put them all together in one very colorful, meaningful blanket. I will also be putting all of our “whys” together in print for her. Our immediate family's color choices and why......... Your brother Evan (age 6 at the time) chose a black yarn because he said it reminded him of China, without Jesus, and that it was the color of your hair. Your sister Ellessa (age 9 at the time) chose a yellow because of the glory of God and its golden like the sun, she also chose an orange because of the warmth the sun gives. Your sister Eden (age 2 at the time) chose a yellow because it is her favorite color like her yellow blankie, and a teal blue green because she likes it. Mommy chose a red because of the legend of the red thread ( An invisible red thread connects those destined to meet, regardless of time, place, or circumstance. The thread may stretch or tangle, but will never break. -ancient Chinese proverb) and you will always be with us and were supposed to be with us. And red is associated with love. We love you so very much! I also added a little lady bug on it, with a red thread flying through the blanket! I am going to use a green through the whole blanket for a sign of new beginnings and your new life with us. Daddy chose white because of new beginnings ,Daddy also wanted to add his name to Mommy’s because that is what he wanted to choose, red (for the same reasons) too! I thought this would be a great way to pass the time! Little did I know I would finish it (finished July 14,2006) years before we even knew about her. I am so thankful I made it as big as I did, I was thinking baby at the time, but it is a large blanket, and will work just fine for her! After I finished the blanket, I then took the remaining yarn, and made everyone a scarf. I took their “picked “ yarns to make their scarf, and added a small red thread in it somewhere. I mailed them to all the participants and thanked them for being part of “our red thread” journey! This was truly one of the most memorable parts of the wait! An invisible red thread connects those destined to meet, regardless of time, place or circumstance. The thread may stretch or tangle but will never break. ~ Ancient Chinese Proverb

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