Everyone that I gave a blanket to loved it so much that I thought it would be an good idea to make blankets for others so they could also give them to those they know who are going through hard times.  Hence the business Covers That Comfort was started.  I hope that you find on the following pages fabric that you like and sayings that will bring comfort to those whom you give the blankets to.  That is my wish and I think that my brother, Raymond, had a hand in helping this idea come to fruition.	My severely handicapped brother, Raymond, suffered a long painful death. During his time of great misery all he wanted was a hand to hold and someone to comfort him. When he passed away I felt he was always near. One day I heard about orbs (circles of light) that show up in pictures. They are said to be spirits of those who have passed away. Soon after that, when it was dark, I went into my backyard with my camera and asked Raymond if he would show himself in my photo. Into the night I said, "Raymond, I know you are always with me, but I would really love it if you could show up in my photo so that I could show others and they can believe that their loved ones don't go off to some far away place when they pass away." After several photos I was blessed with the one on the left of this page. Now, when I know someone who has a loved one who has passed away I give them that picture along with a blanket that I have made and a saying about how our loved ones are like the stars. We may not see them 24 hours a day, but they are there just the same, even after they pass on. The idea of giving blankets to comfort grieving soles blossomed into giving blankets to comfort those going through trying times, illness and so on. I feel that is why Raymond showed up in my picture—so that I could give them the message that their loved ones are near and so that I can comfort those going through hard times.