In January 2013, my beautiful oldest sister took her final breath in her 8 year journey with ovarian cancer. So much chemo, so much hope, so much to live for... but death did not defeat her. As a dedicated woman of God - death completed her journey.
It was difficult on her four younger siblings. I felt I'd never get over the sorrow in my life. I turned away from many normal activities because nothing really brought joy. I didn't want to go to church because I was afraid if I started crying - I would never stop. NEVER STOP.
Then came January 2014, one year after her death. I was weary of being sad. When others were having a great time, I'd nearly forgotten how. I still had a strong urge to isolate myself so I wouldn't have to pretend. I asked God to lift my sadness! And then... I decided to direct my negative energy (yes, it takes a lot of energy to be sad) toward something to honor my sister.
That was the birth of "Carla's Crowns."
My sisters and sister-in-law and I are hand making beautiful beanies to GIVE to anyone with any type of cancer. No cost, not even for shipping.
We know what our Carla went through for 8 years, plus my only son had cancer as a child and was on chemo for four years (YES! he's great now!) - so we want to bring some happiness to children and adults with a gift - from "Carla's Crown."
Susan McClure
Carla's Little Sister
Acworth, GA