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Posted by Jean Noonan on November 23, 2013 at 8:25am in Historical Meeting You Discussions and Members Blo

Just wanted to say that last summer I invited members of my family to make square for KAS.  Over the summer we made 65 squares which I just mailed to South Africa.  My granddaughters did pretty well, but my 96 year old mother made the most...55 8" squares.  She is our inspiration and we are so happy to be a part of helping children in another part of our world. 

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  • Anne Powell November 23, 2013 at 10:22am

    Wow, Jean, that's wonderful!  Huge hugs to your mother for all her work.

    Have you read about our KAS Reaches Great Heights for Children Challenge??  We are trying to do a stack of squares tall enough to reach the top of Table Mountain - that's 178,000 squares!

    Click here to find the discussion

    http://forum.knit-a-square.com/forum/topics/kas-reaches-great-heigh...

    I hope you don't mind, but I've added your squares to the total since every square counts!

    • Jean Noonan > Anne Powell November 24, 2013 at 4:09am

      Thanks...its great to be part of this effort to help children.  I have eight children of my own..all grown, and 40 grandchildren!   We do love children!!

      • Cherry Ames > Jean Noonan November 24, 2013 at 7:41am
        Oh wow, 40! You must have your hands full as a grandmother!
        • Bev Jeffery > Cherry Ames November 24, 2013 at 9:24am

          I am just trying to imagine being able to remember all their names, but it must surely be a fun time when you all get together.  :))

    • Bev Jeffery > Anne Powell November 23, 2013 at 3:06pm

      What a great team effort, Jean. Wow! Your mum must be a bundle of energy....she's terrific!!

  • Cherry Ames November 23, 2013 at 8:56am
    Congratulations on mailing your first batch of squares! It is so satisfying to see the work of your hands providing tangible help as well as comfort for a child across the world.
  • Pam Antink November 23, 2013 at 8:31am

    Hi Jean, I've just moved your blog from Challenges into Personal Blogs - please do add to this anytime!

    Your Mother was definitely an eager beaver!  Between you all you have made nearly two blankets - which means two more children will keep warm and healthy!  Great news.

    • Jean Noonan > Pam Antink November 23, 2013 at 9:01am


      Thanks Pam .. I am new to this website.  I am glad you put me where I belong!!!

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