I want to thank your group so much for the money gift you gave my family on 8/12/14. I do not remember the lady's name that came to my door Tuesday night, because I was so overwhelmed; but I definitely remember how special she made me feel. Your group really blessed my family.
I was so touched that someone that I did not know, took the time to hand deliver such a thoughtful gift to my family. It has been hard for me, over the last few months, to pick up the pieces and move on since my husband's death.
I try to be strong for my children, but so many times I feel like there is no one to be strong for me. I have feelings of helplessness and worthlessness, at times, because the "other half" that I shared life with for 32 years, is no longer here to help me sort out important details.
I ask that your group remember my family in your prayers; as I seek to trust God's will; and as I seek to obtain a job that will support my family.
Donation to USO Dallas/Fort Worth
USO Dallas/Fort Worth received a donation of $300 from 12 Ordinary Women July 2014. We would like to thank this group of fantastic ladies for supporting our organization and helping us provide the resources needed to support America's troops and their families.
THANK YOU!!!
Generosity of this group made my day
THE WONDERFUL GIFT & GENEROSITY OF THIS GROUP MADE MY DAY! THE TRAGEDY OF LOSING A CHILD IS SOMETHING THAT I NEVER THOUGHT I COULD LIVE THROUGH. BUT SOMEHOW, I HAVE. I KNOW THAT I COULDN'T GO ON EACH DAY WITHOUT THE LOVE OF FRIENDS & FAMILY. I GO ON FOR THEM. I WAS SO SURPRISED BY YOUR GIFT & YOU HAVE TOUCHED MY HEART. THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR KINDNESS.
Thank you 12 ordinary women
To the 12 ordinary woman and the 12 ordinary foundation, I say thank you and god bless you for your deeds. For it is not domination and control that bring change but it is random kindness, which is love unconditional. I appreciate everything that you stand for, and please continue to bless those who stand out. Its not the money that matters but the fact that you noticed an congratulated, I will try now even harder at life now thanks to you. Amen and god bless.
Dear 12 Ordinary Women and Dr. Reese
It has been a few days since I was so incredibly blessed with your gift and am still trying to process how and why such an amazing and unexpected thing has happened to us. I get teary everytime I think or talk about it with friends and will continue to do so for a very long time. Words cannot even come close to conveying my gratitude. Your generosity has absolutely overwhelmed me. Some people think about being kind, others talk about being kind. But very few people like you actually do kind deeds. The impact of your kindness in mine and my kids life is nothing short of a miracle. As with every other single mom, my life has had many struggles but at the same time been filled with just as many and more blessings. My two awesome kids have been my greatest joy and my sole reason for being. Everything that I do is for them and your gift will allow me to provide for them more than I could have imagined. Kindness has always been the one quality that I have tried to exemplify with my kids. I am so proud of the choices they have made and who they are as a person today. I pray everyday that they will continue to live their life filled with grace and kindness for others. The fact that my daughter got to be a part of this experience and see the goodness that people can create for others is something that I am so very grateful to you for. Being on the receiving end of your kindness has made me feel so humble, I only hope that someday I can also be at the giving end of hope and goodness to others.
Thank you all so much from the bottom of my heart. May god continue to bless you each everyday.
Denise
Want to express my gratitude.
I just received the most amazing gift and I wanted to send a card to the women who blessed me so generously and lovingly with their offering. I'm so grateful and would love to express my gratitude.
Thank you will never be enough...
K A
Earth Angels
I just received a large basket of presents and a beautiful pot. I am so overwhelmed that I'm shaking. I am so honored and deeply touched by this unbelievable act of kindness as my husband and I go through this devastating chapter of our lives. The last 3 years have been almost unbearable. It is the kindness of people like you that help get you through these nightmares. It is especially trying now and you generosity has really lifted my spirits and made me feel like I'm not alone in this. When I stop shaking from be so overwhelmed, I plan to enjoy each and every gift. I thank you from the bottom of my heart and would love to hug each and everyone of you. What a difference you have made in our struggle. You are truly Earth Angels and amazing women. I love you all and what you are doing for everyone.
Debbie
Charlotte NC
Overwhelmed!
I just received a basket of unbelievable gifts and a beautiful pot. I am so overwhelmed I'm shaking! In my shocked state of mind after receiving this extraordinary gift, I feel so touched and honored and loved! Thank you from the bottom of my heart and every other part of me. I wish I could hug each and everyone of you. When the shaking is over, I plan to play in all the lovely gifts. Your thoughtfulness really makes a big difference. Thank you again!
You are not ordinary women, you are extra, extra ordinary!
Big Blessing and Surprise
I am a recipient of your gift! I heard a knock at my front door yesterday and two women handed me a pink envelope with my first name hand written on the front. They said "12 Ordinary Women" are praying for you. They handed me the envelope and walked away.
I opened the envelope while I was on the phone with my daughter Sarah who is recovering from Stage 3 Cervical/Ovarian cancer. I am a 3 year Breast Cancer Survivor. I was diagnosed in January 2010 and she was diagnosed in February of this year. I have spent my Spring and most of my Summer traveling between here and in Texas taking care of her.
I was the primary care giver for my two grandsons that lived with me up until having to leave to go to Texas and losing my income as that care givert. I had been contemplating what I was going to do to make up the income loss and with our youngest daughter that lived with us helping with rent, etc. moving out in June - I know I need to go back to work however, the Spring and Summer have taken a big toll on me mentally, physically and emotionally and the Journey with Sarah is still going on.
I know that God is in control and your gift SPOKE volumes to me. I don't know if you are a ministry of a church here locally or "just 12 Ordinary Women" however, you have touched a place in my heart like no other ministry has. I have been blessed beyond measure.
The necklace is beautiful and your gift of financial help came at a time when we needed it most. Like I said, God is still in control and on His throne. He has used "12 Ordinary Women" in a Mighty Way. Please continue to pray for our family, our girls - Sarah's sister's Natalie and Carolyn, Sarah's girls Emily 14 and Rowan 9. My husband Nick - who works hard at Christ Community Church.
What I loved most about your gift was the note of encouragement inside - "You are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think." Wow and Wow!
Thank you - to my new found friends!
Always,
BL
Your gift was confirmation to continue this path of healing
I am stunned and amazed how your incredible gift came to me, and enabled me to go to WV and be with my mother over her birthday the week of June 23. Words cannot begin to express my gratitude. Most importantly, it was confirmation to me to continue on this path of hopeful healing for my mom and me....even though others in my immediate family may not be able to do that right now, or be able to encourage me along that path. Broken relationship started with my dad years ago, but I felt compelled to go see him in a nursing facility in MD. The word I took with me at that time was "Grace", and left with him a key and "faceplate" with the word engraved on it. He passed away less than one year later. On the way to WV I felt strongly that, even though I had not removed that lovely "hope" necklace since receiving it from you all, I was to leave it with my mother, if she would receive it. She accepted, and I placed it around her neck. I also left the note with her. My momma had a stroke a year and a half ago. My prayer for her is that she will know the peace that comes in realizing that God continues the good work He has started in us, even when life seems obscured with painful and confusing clouds. Thank you again for the work you do, and for extending your hope, Grace, and love to my mother and me. Tons of hugs......