7th Anniversary Brunch Held at St. Thomas Episcopal
What a beautiful cake for the occasion!
Ladies set out the food in preparation for the brunch
The cake table was all ready, complete with festive napkins
Board of Directors Treasurer Joe Page (R) visits with Jim Bumstead of the St. Thomas Chapter
The St. Thomas ladies display a sampling of the TOL items they make.
Mannes Bumstead (former president of the St. Thomas Satellite), snuggles "Kenneth." With Mannes is her husband Jim.
Mannes cuddles "Kenneth" one last time before yielding him to the current St. Thomas Satellite President, Linda Balez.
St.Thomas Chapter President Linda Balez introduces the guest speaker, Marlene Sharer.
Marlene tells about the loss of her son, Jacob and how Threads of Love brought her comfort.
Marlene holds Jacob's Memory Box, crafted by Threads of Love.
One item in the Memory Box is a small teddy bear - not much smaller than her son, Jacob.
In her memory box is a picture of baby Jacob, dressed in a Threads of Love gown, and posed next to his precious teddy bear
Tiny Jacob was just nine inches long and a little of 6 ounces. Caring nurses made prints of his hands and feet.
Nancy Wolfe holds "Kenneth"
St. Thomas President Linda Balez does the honors and serves the birthday cake.
It was time to pass "Kenneth" to his new "Mommie."
Linda Balez accepted "Kenneth" and his bag of clothes, etc.
Threads of Love San Antonio Board Chair, Liz Page, visits with guest speaker, Marlene Sharer