23Sep2019 Read more Thanks From #barbsbeanies Barb's Beanies Dear Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Thank you so very much for your kind and generous donation to Barb's Beanies! On March 1, 2019 my mother Barb Fisher was diagnosed with ovarian cancer. That date changed our family forever. In spite of what felt like a tragedy, our family discovered many wonderful lessons about caring for others, finding joy in the midst of crisis and the gift of giving back. After her cancer diagnosis, Barb was determined to fight her cancer and get well. She was ready for chemotherapy but worried about losing her hair. My daughter and I scoured the internet for a hair scarf to make her smile, but nothing felt right. My daughter Aleia is an amazing seamstress and was taught to sew by her Grandma Barb... Read more and comment
22Sep2019 Read more #barbsbeanies Kathleen Peterson On the Sunday our family was given a blank check for $250 and instructions to donate it however we chose, we went home a little shocked and very excited. We thought and talked and prayed about who to give this unexpected gift to. We chose Barb's Beanies, a small group in Rochester, Minnesota who are working tirelessly to make beautiful beanies to give away to cancer patients. The group was founded in honor of a tremendous lady who is fighting ovarian cancer. She is inspiring in so many ways, and we are so grateful to Good Shepherd for allowing us this opportunity to help this worthy group. #barbsbeanies Comment