All I can say is "WOW!"

All I can say is "Wow!"

A visitor just came to my door with an incredible gift.  The number of people who have blessed us both through tonight's visitor and so many others around us is amazing.  I never would have imagined that so much good could come out of my husband's sudden job loss.  I'm at a loss for words ... and those who know me know that that doesn't happen often.  Thank you doesn't feel like enough but since I'll never know who made this gift happen that's all I have for now.  Please know that the good that has been shown to us will be passed on to others around me.

BV

Things are turning around for me...

Ladies,

I greatly appreciate your kind gift.

It arrived on the same day as some new medical bills.  I thought all my medical bills had stopped coming, so these new bills were more than a bit of shock and the money was a truly a huge help.  I can't thank you enough.  Things are really turning around for me though.  Again thanks your help and your thoughtfulness.

E

You Touched My Heart!

OMG! I first want to say THANK YOU VERY MUCH! I'm really really grateful for it all. The cards touched my heart dearly. I needed  the words of encouragement to help carry me through. Everyone said things that reminded me that my strength is forever renewed through this journey of life. Though some days seem harder than others, my faith, my daughter and my belief in God keeps me holding my head up high. You ladies are definitely heaven sent...angels. The two women who delivered my gift were awesome...I named them Joy and Peace. Again, we thank you very much. I pray that God continues using all of you for HIS benefit and that you all continue being willing to let HIM do so. I love you and may your lives be blessed more abundantly;-)

LMT

A Grateful Solider!

I just wanted to send a quick note to tell you how much I appreciate what you are doing to support the men and women of our military. A few weeks ago as I was walking through the reception line at Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport on my way to my mid-tour leave I was a lucky recipient of a white 5x8 envelope that was handed to me by a lovely lady who was one of hundreds of people there to receive us.  As I was riding the bus to another terminal to catch my flight to Seattle I opened the envelope to find a card with the picture of 12 women wearing cowboy hats standing on a bridge. The picture is great, but the note inside (and the unexpected $50) meant the world to me. Knowing that through these rough times there are people who still take the time to show their support for the military really makes a Solider feel great about what they’re doing.  The reception at DFW and the contents of the little white envelope were a great way to start my R&R. From the bottom of my heart I want to say Thank You!

Sincerely,

A Grateful Soldier

It's about giving Hope!

Sometimes I wonder if 12 Ordinary Women is making a difference...then the emails come in. They seem to come in bunches and the wash over my heart like a gentle wave. I read each one and cry, grateful that in small ways lives are being touched by the gifts that come from the hearts of women all over this country. They reassure me that in small, quiet ways peoples lives are being changed and they are given just a small dose of Hope, something to cling to in such difficult times for so many.

I recall the words of one of our charter members after her first delivery of a gift. She said,” I finally get it. It’s not about the money or the gift...it’s about giving Hope.”

Hope is a precious commodity in these seemingly hopeless times. I had the privilege this Sunday of meeting with newly formed group of 12 Ordinary Women. These women were exceptional in so many ways, they are young, fresh out of college, just starting their journeys and so genuinely committed to helping others. They know that each gift they give is about Hope and helping their recipient to know they are extravagantly loved by God and by 12 beautiful young women.

So I ask...how are you giving someone hope?

God cares even about the groceries!

Ladies,

One of you came by my house last week.  What a blessing.  My husband and I were entering on the toughest month we have had this year.  My husband lost his job several years ago, which has proved to be a blessing.  He now has a job he loves, but we were starting over.  He has worked three jobs for over three years.  We are gradually cutting his hours.  We have been getting finances in order for a couple of years, paying off student loans that have been around a while.  We are so blessed to be able to care for our four children in times like these.  We knew that this month was going to be tough.  Thanks to you, we are going to get by with breathing room.  What a wonderful group you must be.  You have made this family very happy knowing that people care and most of all that God cares-even about groceries....

A G

Miracles do happen!!!

I went to go on a walk with some neighbors, I has seen a black dodge truck drive past us. I turned around and saw it had stopped at my house. I didn't go back i kept walking. I then saw the truck leave and I decided to call my mom. She answered in a strange voice and had told me to "come home". I then turned around walked back to my house to find a big back pack full of school supplies. My mom is crying and she is smiling. I didn't have a clue as to what was happening. We still to this moment do not know what just happened other than a miracle!!!We are very  overwhelmed with all that has happened in the past 3 hours.

I am loving the school supplies and I just want to thank you WE just want to thank you all for doing this. I guess miracles do happen :)

Thank You

C:D

Happy Tears in Louisiana

Thank You, just doesn't seem enough for the gift you gave my daughter and granddaughter today.( 7/28/11) She has been going through some really hard times the last few months. Today on the phone for the first time in a long time I heard happy tears. I am in Louisiana and she is in Tennessee.What you did for her was wonderful. And my grandchild is so happy for the school supplies. As I write this they are at the grocery store. My heart goes out to you and what you do. Please put my family in your prayers as we deal with a very emotional  and difficult time in our life.

We Thank you so very much. And God Bless you.

Barbara in La.

Wonderful gifts

To 12 Ordinary Women,
My children and I were the recipients of your wonderful gifts this past month.  I am overwhelmed by you kindness and feel truly blessed to have been considered for this honor.  Your note and thoughtfulness brought me to tears and I thank you from the bottom of my heart for thinking of us.  I means the world to me to know that I am not struggling alone.  My love to you all.  Lisa G