Last week I sat in a meeting with my grade level teaching partners, planning the curriculum and focussing on learning when, out of the blue, one ask me to make a bracelet for a silent auction at a Salisbury Seagulls fundraiser. The charity was the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society...how could I say no? But...the event was in two days so I had to get moving.
I'm good at working to a deadline so I headed to my supply shop and found the perfect quartzite beads in the school colors, maroon and gold. I even found alphabet beads and a charm that would look delightful. I stocked up an set about creating a nice design. Wanting to give options, I made three prototypes. My friend could pick which one and I would make three or four; one for the auction and a couple for her and her family.
My friend, Karen, literally squealed with delight at the sight of the three bracelets and announced that all three were perfect and can I have five more ready for Friday? It was Thursday, I had no more supplies, and I had a baseball game and swimming to attend with my kids. BUT...it was for the LLS so I said yes.
