Saturday, August 17, 2019

:Port Pillow

I've never thought about the use of a port pillow before--hopefully, I'll never need one--but so many people go through chemo or other infusion processes where a port is inserted to make it easier to administer meds.

Recently, we shopped for items that were needed at a local residents home for those who were going through treatment at the cancer hospital.  They live in these residences as long as they need--the community supplies food and other sundry items.

My hubby and I took our purchases over one morning and were greeted by one of the residents--she held the door for us as we brought in the supplies--she said she couldn't get over how generous the community was--I placed the items on the floor and turned around to see her in tears--she was so thankfully for our touch of assistance--with one big hug, we were one in her journey.

Our small show of help was a happiness to her. 


Just think, we take it for granted when we buckle up our seat belt--
no problem!  But, for those we have ports, that crossed belt can cause 
discomfort.

Here is a couple recipes that you can use to make a few pillows--I've even
thought it would be good for my comfort too, even though I don't have a port.
It takes just a few scraps of fabric, some stuffing, velcro, a stitch here and
there--
If you would like to knit or crochet one--here is another pattern.

Sometimes, ignorance is bliss--but sometimes, it will open your eyes!




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