"He tends his flock like a shepherd; He gathers the lambs in his arms and carries them close to His heart; He gently leads those who have young." - Isaiah 40:11
MALIA’s CORNER:
Hi, it’s Malia again with an update on our first Mali blanket. I was so excited when we received the pictures of the mom and baby who were given the blanket. Here is a small part of the email we received:
Lynn Holt, team leader for Mali trip emailed us with details of the blankets journey. “When we arrived in Koutiala, Martha, the midwife told me that the Mayor of Koutiala's daughter had just delivered her baby at the Women's and Children's hospital the day before. She (the midwife) thought it would be a great testimony if we gave the quilt to her. As you can see in the pictures, we read her your note, showed her the picture you sent, and swaddled the baby in the quilt. We also went back the next day before she left and took the last picture.
I was so encouraged by these pictures of the little baby swaddled in the blanket and by the smile on the mom’s face. I am encouraged to continue making more blankets.
I was so encouraged by these pictures of the little baby swaddled in the blanket and by the smile on the mom’s face. I am encouraged to continue making more blankets.
NEW BLANKET UPDATE:
1. Lynn also encouraged us to continue saying it would be a wonderful addition to the knitted booties and caps they were giving to the babies.
2. Over Christmas we received more fabric and $50 to buy more fabric.
3. My grandmother came to stay with us while my parents were on vacation. She taught me more about sewing and improving my skills. Thank you Grandma Hutton.
4. I have finished 4 blankets.
5. My mom has contacted the team leader for the next Mali trip, Dr. Vaughn Wenzel, and he was excited to help us out. He would like 6 blankets (4 more to go) 1 for each person on the team to hand out and for me to do a presentation at their last meeting on 13 Feb. They depart 17 Feb.
6. Two blankets to go
THANKS TO ALL WHO HELPED.
Thank you for trusting me with the money and the fabric donated to make the blankets. I know that 10 years old are sometime “flighty”. This is really fun for me to do, it is getting easier every time I sit down to sew and I know a little baby will be very happy. 
Note From Mom: Once again, I am very proud of Malia, she has stayed on task as far as wanting to continue what she started. We took a month or so off to work on personal diligence and organization skills and she has proven to be very trustworthy. Thank you for supporting her in her ministry. All praise to God! For only He can move a heart towards Himself. Please continue to pray for her as she continues His work for her and in her. Thank you again!
As for the moms and babies who receive these blankets, my heart it that we bathe the blanket in prayer so that they feel the hope and love of Jesus through these small gifts and the care they receive in the hospital. It’s hard to be a mom, imagine being a mom raising children in poverty, sickness and not knowing your Creator. Please pray for each family that receives these blankets; “My goal is that they may be encouraged in heart and united in love, so that they may have the full riches of complete understanding, in order that they may know the mystery of God, namely, Christ,” Colossians 2:2
Serving Him,
Kathy
