Allie Andersen's Page

I started a group months ago called blankets4babies on here. At that time, I was trying to declutter my life as well as my house and had contacted a nearby Iowa hospital to see if they could use some blankets (in order to get rid of an abundance of yarn). An administrator at the hospital let me know that they were always in need of blankets for families who had lost their beloved angels. I had never really thought about it but, she said that often these families come in with nothing and then… Continue

I know I haven't been going about this the typical way but well you have to do what you have to do. This past year has been a lot about me, for the first time in my life. My entire way of life has changed. Let me explain. In June I was finally diagnosed with fibromyalgia. I am 26 and after 8 years with constant pain and many exams in hospitals, clinics, and doctors offices I finally became pro-active and started asking my doctor questions if I had it. Anyways, I remember crying my eyes out. One… Continue

Today I took in a secret santa gift for one of the teacher's at work. A simple candle set and candle warmer but I am sure it will be nice to smell pumpkin pie! I also had a small party for another student who graduated from therapy today. We had candy, played games, and he even got a gift :). At the end he said thank you and started to cry!

Since the time has flown by and I didn't have a chance to type down each gift I will type what I remember and tomorrow will be day 10. No big deal, the more gift days, the better.



Some of my gives were as follows;

More money in a salvation army bucket.

A card to my mom saying I loved her and couldn't wait to see her at Christmas.

A plane ticket to get home to see my family for Christmas this year.

Cleaning the living room for my husband's sanity.

Took… Continue