When I shop for yarn, It’s not unusual for me to stand for an hour just looking at one selection of yarn color or fiber for minutes an even hours.  I love touching the yarn and placing it next to my skin.  I love thinking about what the person who receives it will feel.

I pray and ask God if it is the right fiber and the right color.  Yes, I take choosing the color and fiber just as seriously as choosing the pattern to use.  Sometimes I already know who the recipient will be and sometimes I don’t.

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I recently completed a prayer shawl for a very special lady.  This prayer shawl was special for me to make and was a total surprise to her.

She is going through a major storm in her life, emotionally and spiritually.  I knew she was a strong woman of God but I never knew the depth of her strength until I have witness her these last months going through something, she probably never imagined herself experiencing.

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A couple months ago, a good friend of mine told me that her mother-in-law had been diagnosed with terminal cancer.  She seemed to have peace and went on to tell me that her mother-in-law had lived a full life and decided that she did not want to under go chemotherapy.

My heart went out to her and at the same time there was joy in my heart hearing of her trust in Jesus Christ as her savior to keep her in physical and spiritual comfort as she moves into the end of her journey here on earth.

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V Stitch Prayer Shawl

I just completed a V Stitch Prayer Shawl for a neighbor and also a dear friend.  Though I we don’t see each other often, I think of her from time to time and pray God’s blessings in her life.

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prayer shawl picture gallary 1On Yesterday, I completed a prayer shawl for a lady that recently underwent hip surgery. I hope that this prayer shawl will be a comfort to her as she continues her recovery.

She told me that she still has a little ways to go but she was able to move around with the help of a walker and she is grateful for that.

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prayer shawl ministryI just completed a prayer shawl in candy apple red  for a dear lady who lost a close friend to cancer.

Words cannot explain the pain for the lost of a loved one.  One thing I believe she takes great comfort in, is knowing that her friend died knowing Jesus as her personal savior.

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prayer shawl ministryRecently I was privileged to crochet a prayer shawl for the mother of one of my coworkers who lost her sister.  I have never met this lady personally.  However, my heart and prayers did go out to her for her sorry.

I have been blessed and fortunate to have not lost a close loved one as of yet.  Sometimes I feel at a lost when I can not empathize with those who have lost someone close to them

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img00200I am so thrilled and joyful to have this prayer blanket completed. This is special because this lady is enduring a lot at such a young age having been diagnosed with a very aggressive for of breast cancer called inflammatory breast cancer.

I chose to do this blanket instead of a shawl by the leading of the Holy Spirit. About a week ago, I found out that she will be hospitalized for surgery soon. I knew then that she would need this blanket for her hospital bed. God always knows best and when we follow his leading we can never go wrong.

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Today I was grateful and humbled to present another prayer shawl to a dear lady who needed to experience the love of God in a very special way.

prayer shawl ministryI completed this prayer shawl last week but was unable to give it to her because I was sick.  However, today proved to be just the day she needed it most.

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This week I gave my first prayer shawl to a lady that has breast cancer.  I actually presented to her husband and he proudly delivered it to her.  The look on his face was priceless as was the joy that feeled my heart to use the gift that God gave me to be a blessing to others.

Sometimes the things we think as small and insignificant are the very things that God wants us to use so that He can get the glory.  I had been crocheting off and on for years but never thought of this as a ministry.

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  • Beauty for Ashes Prayer Shawl Ministry – MISSION

    Bring Hope and Healing to Women in Need of Emotional, Spiritual and Physical Healing
  • Prayer Shawl Testimonials

    The day that I met Dee Foster I was certain she was sent from God as a special gift. Through her mission work for Beauty for Ashes Prayer Shawl Ministry she creates beautiful, warm, crocheted prayer shawls for many who ask for extra prayers and the warmth and comfort from God’s love. Dee prayers as she makes these prayer shawl and when I put my on, I felt all of the prayers and the arms of Our Father around me. My prayers will be my way of thanking Dee and the Good Lord for sending her to me.

    Dee, praise God for you and the gift of crocheting that he has given you.Truly upon receipt of my prayer shawl I felt many prayers that was spoken for me and the trying time I am facing. It is truly a blessing to know that love, dedication, peace and the power of prayer went into every stitch! God bless you a thousands time more for all that you give to hurting women. I love you. JG

    Dear Dee, I can’t thank you enough for the beautiful prayer shawl – such a jesture of wellness. When I put it around my shoulders, it feels like I am being embraced and hugged by something spiritual. The soft colors are so warm and bring a smile to my face. I thank God for you that you would grace me with such a wonderful gift.
    May God bless you always and in ALL ways.

    "My wife LOVED the prayer shawl. She said that it was lush and smelled so good. She sat all evening wrapped in it." P.J., Atlanta, GA


    "This Prayer Shawl is anointed by God. I can feel His Spirit. I know this was sent by God.". G. Fox, Decatur, GA



    "My sister has the blanket on her hospital bed and loves it! The hospital staff can't stop talking about the blanket.", SC