9.07.2012

Bryn's Yarn Bomb

I've already posted about this on my FB page, but I'm trying to be a better blogger so here it is again

If you don't already know, my 5 year old daughter passed away (whoa that was hard to say) about three months ago. You can read more about it here. This summer I was driving past her preschool and had an idea for a way to keep her spirit alive using one of my favorite forms of expression: crochet of course. I wanted to yarn bomb her favorite piece of playground equipment.

The idea came to me so clearly that I could literally see it in my mind. It's a pretty small preschool and I know the teachers pretty well. They were also devastated by what happened to Bryn and I knew they would want to be involved with my project. So I went against normal YBing protocol and told them my plans. They were honored and got on board immediately. It took me about a month to finish it (I have a 4 month old that likes to occupy my arms). I even took it camping with us.

Finally it was ready. I added her name to the bottom and put it up the day before the first day of school. Since then, the teachers tell me that all the kids love the colors and ask who made it. It makes me smile to know that they can think about her while they play. Check out the pictures and the video of me putting it up, I hope it brightens your day.




A few months later, it's still stands tribute, even in the snow


PLAY HARD ~ PLAY HOOKY

10 comments:

  1. Such a beautiful tribute to your Bryn. Your are an amazing woman/mother to honour your sweet daughter in such a bright and beautiful way. And by the way you speak of your community they all seemed very lucky to be apart of Bryn's life, even though it was much too short. I am truly and deeply sorry that you have to make this your "normal" way of living now but Bryn seemed so very happy (in all the photos you post) and she couldn't have been blessed into a better and more loving home then yours. Keep her memory alive and live through her everyday! ox

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  2. It really touched my heart reading about your daughter Bryn. What a great way to honor her spirit :)) Blessings to you all ~

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  3. You brought tears to my eyes with this. What a beautiful thing to do and such a lovely way to keep her memory alive.

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  4. you are such a strong woman & mother! I'm am in tears reading this. your tribute is so beautiful. thank you for sharing this with us.

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  5. What a special way to honor your beautiful daughter and help your soul begin to heal.

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  6. That is so amazing! I love the bright colors especially when it's going around. Awesome tribute to Bryn! I haven't stopped thinking about her and your family since her passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

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  7. So sorry for your loss, but what an amazing way to honor her memory and to brighten up the life of those that still remain here.
    You have an angel looking out for you and it's got beautiful rainbow wings.

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  8. THAT is so cool. I am so proud to be part of this yarny community! We make the world a better place. HA! I found you on Ravelry. Adding you to my list of favorites. Hook on!

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  9. This is beautiful! What a special way to pay tribute to your sweet daughter. I am so sorry for your loss.

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