Prayer Shawls

In 2008, I lost six family members within six months, including my parents and uncle. I made a black prayer shawl and wore it to my parents’ funerals. It brought be comfort and solace and reminded me that God’s arms were always wrapped around me. I also had two broken arms during that time in my life and recall thinking to myself the doctor was crazy when he advised me the best therapy was for me was to keep using my arms, but I did take his advice into action and I crocheted every day. Stitch by stitch, day by day, my arms began to heal. I made many items while I had broken arms and a broken heart, but never a broken spirit. And now I would like to provide something for others going thru a difficult time and so I have decided this “Prayer Shawl Project” would be the best way to intertwine my skills and experience in doing so.

Please share your story of who you want a prayer shawl to go to and why; it can be for yourself or someone else; email me at CTalkWC@aol.com and I will choose one person per week to donate a shawl to. Please include name and mailing address for where you would like to me to send the shawl to and also which 2 or 3 colors to use for it.

There is no charge for the shawl; however, if you would like to donate to this cause, which helps cover expenses, such as the rolls of yarn and shipping, then please donate either via via paypal to email address of CTalkWC@aol.com or by use of mailing address of ‘Chelle Baxter, PO Box 48508, Fort Worth, TX 76148

“But those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint” (Isaiah 40:31).

Some uses for the shawl…

Shawls can be used for: undergoing medical procedures; as a comfort after a loss or in times of stress; during bereavement; prayer or meditation; commitment or marriage ceremonies; birthing, nursing a baby; bridal shower or wedding gift; leading ritual; during an illness and recovery; ministering to others; graduation, birthday, anniversary, ordination, holiday gifts; or just socializing…there are endless possibilities!

A blessing or ritual maybe offered when the gift is presented.

COLOR CHART:

*This is a basic list of colors and some of the attributes associated with them. It might be helpful to use it as a guideline when you’re selecting a color for a particular person.

RED – love, passion, respect, energy, enthusiasm, courage, understanding, motivation, strength, warmth, vigor

MAROON – bravery, strength,

MAGENTA – spirituality, meditation, imagination, release, new beginnings

PINK – friendship, compassion, sensitivity, generosity, warm-heartedness, nurturing, soothing, admiration, gratitude, appreciation

ORANGE – thoughtfulness, vitality, attraction, creativity, energy, enthusiasm, warmth

PEACH – innocence, empathy, harmony, warmth, peace

YELLOW – wisdom, learning, optimism, intuition, faith, well-being, friendship, energizing, happiness, sociability

GREEN – earth, healing, prosperity, fertility, clarity, sympathy, hope, renewal, health, balance

confidence, abundance, growth, life; this color is mentally and physically relaxing

AQUA – courage, balance, harmony, stability, soothing

TURQUOISE – happy, relaxing, refreshing, rejuvenating

BLUE – water, healing, meditation, tranquility, honesty, loyalty, communication, peace,

sincerity, wisdom, spirituality, faith, self-esteem, universal color, cool & calming

TEAL – trustworthy, devotion

INDIGO – wisdom, insight, instinct, integration, integrity, spiritual nature

VIOLET – Spirit, spirituality, intuition, truth, memory, nostalgia, humility,

comfort during grief or mourning, peaceful

PURPLE – power, leadership, royalty, truth, justice, temperance, spirituality, wisdom

BROWN – wholesome, honesty, steadfastness, simplicity, friendliness, dependability, down-to-earth, stability

BEIGE – optimism, simplicity, calming

BLACK – Self confidence, strength, protection, absorbs negativity, mature wisdom

WHITE – Spirit, innocence, protection, peace, purity, virtue, gentleness, perfection,

illumination, reverence, humility

GOLD – masculine energy, enlightenment

SILVER – feminine energy, intuition, flexibility

GRAY – strength, balance, reliable

COLOR CHART:

The color chart listed below may help you selecting colors for people with certain diseases or in difficult situations. The colors were selected based on the ribbons and bracelets that are sold to promote awareness for these causes.

Pink – Breast Cancer
Red – Heart Disease, DUI Awareness (MADD), HIV/AIDS

Cranberry – Fibromyalgia

Gray – Diabetes, Asthma, Brain Cancer, Brain Tumor

Yellow – Testicular Cancer, Deployed Soldiers, Liver Cancer & Liver Disease, Bladder Cancer
Blue – Arthritis, Colon Cancer, Domestic Violence

Purple – Alzheimer’s Disease, Animal Abuse, Cancer Survivor, Children with Disabilities, Crohn’s Disease, Cystic Fibrosis, Lupus, Fibromyalgia

Purple & Blue – Rheumatoid Arthritis

Lavender – Caregiver appreciation, Epilepsy, Foster Care

Orange – Hunger Awareness, Leukemia
Teal – Ovarian Cancer, Sexual Violence, Substance Abuse
WHITE- Peace, Bone Disease & Bone Cancer, Multiple Sclerosis
Black – POW-MIA, Mourning

Blue & Yellow – Downs Syndrome

Blue Red Yellow & Teal– (primary colors) Autism

Green – Depression, Bipolar Disorder, Kidney Cancer, Mental Health, Cerebral Palsy

Turquoise – Addiction Recovery

Light Blue – Chronic Illness, Thyroid Disease, Men’s Health

Burgundy – Disabled Adults, Headaches, Hospice Care, Meningitis, Sickle Cell Anemia

Gold & Silver – Hearing Disorders

Red & Yellow – HIV