Camo Quilt Project

03/25/2026

03/23/2026

Finishing this quilt left my heart quiet for a long while. Looking at the soldier walking toward the little lit house, where a child is waiting with open arms, I do not just see a beautiful fabric picture. I see a deeply human story. There are children who grow up carrying the ache of missing their father. There are mothers, wives, and loved ones who wait each day for the sound of footsteps coming home. And there are soldiers who have endured distance and sacrifice so others may live in peace. This quilt fills me with gratitude. Gratitude for those who gave up years, time, and precious family moments they should have had. But above all, this quilt still carries a beautiful joy, the joy of coming home, of a porch light still glowing, and of a small pair of arms still waiting for a father to return.

03/23/2026

When I can't control the big things, I focus on the little things that make me happy! 💕💕⁣
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What is bringing happiness to your heart on this Monday? 🥰⁣
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Tumbler quilt top shared by Diane in Michigan. 🫶

Tumblr was our Leader & Ender challenge several years ago and the tutorial is found under the free patterns tab on my blog. Have you made one? ✂️🪡🧵

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03/23/2026

❓ Pantry Visit Basics — What to Know

✔️ You’re welcome to visit the Plymouth Food Pantry once every 14 days
✔️ We’re open Tuesdays (2–5 PM) and Saturdays (10 AM–Noon)
✔️ You’ll find us inside the St. Vincent DePaul Store at 2225 Eastern Ave
📍 Pantry services are available to residents of the Plymouth or Elkhart Lake school district
❌ We’re not able to provide food for someone else

✅ But we’re always here when you need a little extra support
We’re neighbors helping neighbors with dignity, kindness, and a full cart. 💙

03/23/2026

Would anybody be able to
make 6 of these? They don't have to be pretty and we would like them to be twice this size.
🙏🏻

03/23/2026

03/22/2026

🌟 Give a little, save a lot! 🌟
This March 23 & 26, join us at Generations Center to donate blood and be part of something bigger than yourself. One donation can mean new beginnings for three people—let’s make those good vibes count! 💖 Don’t forget to eat well and hydrate before you come. Appointments preferred—reserve your spot now!

03/22/2026

Today is the start of the fund raiser/raffle for Star's new enclosure, the one that Clark and Father Nature talked about yesterday.

Shalom would like to say “thank you” to local artist Marilyn Sievert for her generous donation of a beautiful painting to help raise funds for Star’s much-needed new enclosure.

Titled “Ginger & The Gang,” the painting captures Ginger with her cubs - Reina, Kona, Tigerlee, and Sienna - lined up together as curious, bright-eyed babies while their proud mama keeps watch.

Marilyn visited Shalom last November and was inspired by the tender care Ginger gave her little ones and how peaceful they all seemed on that crisp winter day. As an artist, she wanted to capture that moment - and later chose to give the painting to Shalom so it could help support the animals she had come to admire.

If you would like to donate fine art or other high quality items to help make Star's new home a reality, or would like to make a monetary donation like other already have, please email us at shalomwildlife@att.net

Stay tuned for auction details. One lucky supporter will take home this special piece while helping us build Star’s new enclosure.

Thank you & God bless you.
David & Lana

03/21/2026

Don’t know who needs to see this today, but student-planted flowers in the PHS greenhouse are starting to bloom!

03/21/2026

03/21/2026

Sometimes all it takes is the right environment to remind you that you’re never alone. 💚

Camp gives young people a place to heal, grow, and realize that others understand their journey. Friendships are formed, grief feels lighter, and hope begins to grow again.

Every camper deserves that moment of connection.

03/21/2026

Never a mistake. - always a "designer choice".