Hug O' War

By Shel Silverstein

I will not play at tug o' war.
I'd rather play at hug o' war,
Where everyone hugs
Instead of tugs,
Where everyone giggles
And rolls on the rug,
Where everyone kisses,
And everyone grins,
And everyone cuddles,
And everyone wins

Shared at our February General Meeting 2/6/18

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Many Components
Love has many components and every component contributes to the whole.  Love should not be subdivided into tiny morsels, for it involves respect, consideration, going out of your way to do something that is not normally called for or expected.  It is those times when you take a friend’s hand as you support her on a slippery street or navigating a stairway or that little hug as you greet your friends.

It also involves the willingness to compromise, to give in when you know that it doesn't really matter in the long run.
Each day we all can demonstrate the true meaning of love.  It doesn't matter whether you are rich or poor, educated or not, or where you live.  The capacity to show love sees no bounds; sees no obstacles; and sees no selfishness. It is a love that is expressed even when you don't feel you are capable.
So, it is with love and its many components that the special ladies of TWA offer their friendship and support throughout our community.
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Judson Berry Home - Troy, MI

TWA supports a variety of projects that impact various subsets of the community in which we live. We have projects that are aimed at helping babies, school age children, seniors, those with cancer, women continuing their education, the homeless and more. We also realize there are some members of our community who have the most special needs and are so desperately undeserved that it is almost hard to imagine. Those with developmental disabilities need our help and we seek to serve their needs by supplementing what is provided for them. Something as simple as new sheets or towels can be a blessing to those with limited resources. TWA supported the local home for developmentally disabled women recently by purchasing holiday gifts for the residents and also a rug for their household. As we kick off 2018 the spirit of giving is strong! Thanks to those who shopped and delivered the goods to these deserving ladies.

This poem was shared at our December 2017 General Meeting

HERE'S TO THE WOMAN

...who knows where she's going

and will keep on until she gets there;

who knows not only what she wants from life

but what she has to offer in return...

 

HERE'S TO THE WOMAN

who is loyal to family and friends,

who expects no more from others

than she is willing to give;

 

HERE'S TO THE WOMAN

who guides and inspires

not by quoting others philosophies but by living her own good example;

who accepts both victories and disappointments with the same grace,

and who can rise above life's challenges and move on...

 

HERE'S TO THE WOMAN

who gives the gifts of her thoughtfulness,

who shows her caring with a word of support,
her understanding with a smile;

a woman who brings joy to others

just by being herself...

 

~~ Author Unknown ~~

 

Snuggle Blankets for Kittens

The TWA Knitters have had busy hands this spring, knitting snuggle blankets for kitten season at New Beginnings Animal Rescue in Royal Oak.

We delivered 22 blankets in June and got to see the cats and new kittens. At least two of the kittens we snuggled that day were adopted later that afternoon. 

We are very happy to be able to help them transition to their forever homes with a new blanket of their own.

Blessing others by the work of our hands,

The TWA Knitting for Charity Committee

Knitting for Charity

After several months of knitting, the Knitting for Charity group finished and donated 17 snuggle blankets and 3 cat beds for the cats at New Beginnings Animal Rescue in Royal Oak.  Our visit helped us understand how the rescue works first hand and we got to interact with some beautiful cats as a bonus.  If you are looking for a new furbaby (either kitten or adult cat), check out NBAR at 2502 Rochester Rd between 12 and 13 mile.  They could have the purr-fect match for you!

Bound Together

Bound Together is a free program that provides tutoring and meals throughout the school year for elementary aged children attending Pontiac schools.  TWA supports Bound Together with donations, tutoring and putting together a library of books for the children. From 4-6 pm on Tuesday and Wednesday reading is stressed, Thursday is mathematics, and Monday is art alternating with cooking classes. Students learn core building blocks in a warm and comfortable environment, eat together with friends and learn in a fun and dynamic way.