a project that I have completed in July is two sort of sets for two very young girls who volunteered to become soldiers this past winter. They were referred by the recruiting command to serve under one of my friends. One of them is 18, another is 19. I have a deep respect for their decision, but as the same time my heart bleeds when I think about these children who face taking such decisions and so early in their lives. So, I did the only thing I could think of. I’ve knit them socks, hats and fingerless mittens.

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