Many people in the Parish of Bay Roberts/Coley’s Point know somebody who has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s or dementia. Our parish’s Busy Hands Crafters group was wondering what we could do to help, so we decided to make fidget mats. At a youth group night, the young people cut out letters that could be sewn onto the mats. Some ladies assembled base mats and constructed ‘fidget’ attachments at home, and many participants donated fabrics and items that would enable us to assemble a larger quantity than we had originally thought was possible.
On our March workday, some people brought along their sewing machines. We opened with prayer, and then the assembling of the mats began. We all enjoyed time together, sharing ideas, and making these mats. We hope that they will be enjoyed by those who receive them. We are so grateful for the time, resources, and talent that were so freely given to make this project possible. Thank you to all involved. May God bless you for your generosity.
