ExSSA- Washington DC Metro Impact Day April 11th, 2015

As narrated by Mona Tambi, ExSSA –DC Secretary…..
Judging by Sister Mary Tabot’s 7:00 am email to the DC Divas, (reminding us to “Rise & Shine” for Impact Day), our ExSSA-USA V.P. and DC Diva extraordinaire was energized and ready to hit the road.

We headed to Alexandria, VA, a few of us still exhibiting the inevitable sluggishness associated with an early morning wake up call. Spirits were immediately lifted as soon as we encountered our wonderful Host Amber Ostrup and Sister Mary, surrounded by a kaleidoscope of colorful velvety fabrics. What a blessing!
DC Divas lifted their voices in praise as they worked; by-standers were enthralled by this group of women, such effervescence, so early in the day! Who are they? What were they doing? Could we be a part of it? Indeed, assembling no-sew fleece blankets for cancer patients was not just about DC Divas that morning, it was about fellowship, social engagement, and the ultimate power of God’s love.

The air was thick with a steely determination only present when a group of women gather with a specific objective. Divas were infusing these blankets not only with LOVE but with positive energy, prayers for healing, warmth and comfort. Every fringe at the end of the blankets could easily represent our lives when we stand alone- vulnerable and cold.  But that quickly changed as the fringes were tied together into a knot, an eternal bond, a knot of love and boundless opportunity!

It was personal…it was poignant… it was beyond enriching!
A few blankets made, thousands of hearts and souls in transports of delight.
Hooray DC Divas! Hooray ExSSA–USA!