Tribute To Sanibel

Well, that was the sight prior to Hurricane Charley. It has taken over a week to clear the roadways of downed trees. Those trees left standing now pose a serious safety hazard as they are leaning and broken. I cannot imagine what it was like to live on Sanibel Island and to hear a hurricane coming and know you must leave by the causeway—You must leave everything. On August 14, 2004, re-entry to the island was prohibited.

On the 21^st of August only 1/3 of the power is restored. I had the privilege of seeing the light before Charley and wish to share that with you. Please enjoy these designs, stitch them in memory of the 21 who lost their lives to Charley to date. When you dust, turn on your sewing machine or pull a weed, stop and imagine life after a hurricane- no dust, it has become thick mud, no power or word of when it will be restored, and the weeds invisible, covered by sand and debris.