Twin Cities, Mpls/St Paul area thank you

We are located near the Twin Cities, Mpls/St Paul area, our package came from Bloomington, MN I believe.
Wednesday was a tough day for us. A lot of days lately have been tough, our 9 year old daughter Maggie passed away on November 14, 2014, from cancer. She had DIPG (an inoperable pediatric brain tumor). Wednesday was my day off work and we had things scheduled to get done, namely we were going to pick out our daughters grave marker. Seeing her name on a headstone was heart wrenching, we know she is gone but somehow this made it seem even more final. We picked out a beautiful and fitting design for her. Upon returning home, the mail man followed me into our driveway and asked for me to sign for a package. My husband and I went in the house to open it and were absolutely floored by the unique, thoughtful generous gift that had been sent to us by your wonderful organization! It came at a time that we were feeling kind of low, and it lifted us up immediately, so thank you from the bottom of our hearts. Knowing that there are such good people in the world that would go out of their way to make such a kind gesture to complete strangers really restores my faith in this world. God Bless you and all that you do in your service to the world. Thank you,
from the family of Maggie

One afternoon someone knocks on my front door.

I had never heard of 12 Ordinary Women. One afternoon someone knocks on my front door. My sister, Tiffany, and I answer the door and we're handed an envelope. The nice young lady says, "You've just been blessed by 12 Ordinary Women." Inside the envelope was another envelope for Tiffany, which contained a nice Hope necklace, and another nice tree of life Hope necklace with a nice sum of cash. Needless to say this was totally unexpected.

Thank you for bringing some sunshine to our dreary February weather and blessing us with such a generous gift. May God bless each of you and those you are reaching. I'm not sure how you got my name, and I doubt that I'll ever know, but God continues to amaze me through His use of my friends and strangers to remind me of His love and care for me on a very personal level.

Blessings to you all.

A gift of sunshine!

I came back from a 4-day solo trip to Nevada for my best friend's wedding to find a beautiful gift basket that had been delivered to me. I was absolutely surprised and overwhelmed by the kindness shown to me. The gifts were all yellow and represented sunshine and light-- a gift of hope that the senders so perfectly and successfully graced me with. My life has been turned upside down as I've struggled to love and care for an alcoholic spouse. The last four years have been such a roller coaster and some days I feel so buried by my burdens that I don't know how to move forward, but I know God made me strong and patient for a reason.
In my moments of sadness, I turn my focus on my toddler, who's name means sunshine. She has been my saving grace in so many ways. Her conception and birth were both miracles that brought me back to God. Now, there's no turning back. I choose to move forward in my faith and into the light. Letting go and letting God. This gift, which arrived in a cheery yellow basket is another reminder of the love and light I do have in my life. I have the love of God and my beautiful daughter who I've been told is the most exuberant worshiper in her Sunday schooI class!
I cant thank you enough for the unexpected gift and inspirational card. I keep the card on my mirror along with the magnet that was in the basket that says , "May the Lord keep you." It is a prayer that reminded me that I'm never walking this struggle by myself.
I was feeling very lonely returning from a wedding trip alone. Then your gift reminded me of something I needed to remember--that I am (we are) never alone.

With love and gratitude,
Dia

Your gift totally overwhelmed me!!!

Your gift totally overwhelmed me!!! Throughout my new journey into the world of Cancer, I promised myself that I would be strong. It is, after all, a treatable disease. But, it comes with burdens, one of which is extra medical bills. So, knowing that God knew this was going to happen, I put it in His hands. Little did I realize how quickly He would reply (through you!)

When I opened the card & envelope, I cried for the first time since receiving my diagnosis...tears of gratitude! Thank you!!! God bless you!

In His Love,
Laura

12 days of hope in Evansville, IN

During the twelve days prior to the Christmas of 2014, I became the recipient of anonymous gifts. I received letters of appreciation, cards with scriptural verses, and twelve lovely gifts which I will always treasure. It was a wonderful experience for me. Much like a child anticipating gifts at Christmas, I began each day with a feeling of anticipation in awaiting those good things yet to come.

On the 12th day, I received an appreciation letter signed "12 Ordinary Women" which was filled with many words of encouragement. I have re-read the letter often. The letter is a source of strength to me. It is a reminder of the power of Christian Community. During a time of great stress, the kindness of the 12 Ordinary Women re-awakened my sense of God's love, renewed my hope in God's promises. and lightened my burden.

Words can not begin to express my gratitude to the 12 Ordinary Women of Evansville, IN. May God bless those women who blessed my life through their love, prayers, and generosity.

Thank you who saw my need in High Point NC

Last Wednesday morning I received a most unexpected gift - a basket of beautiful flowers and a daily devotional book. This came to Ward Street Mission in High Point, NC were I volunteer at the food pantry of Ward Street Community Resources. The accompanying note and gift greatly touched my heart and came at just the right time as I had been in a dark place only seeing deadlines and tasks. Sometimes I wondered if anything I was doing really made a difference but the note I received told me differently.

I want to thank all the "ordinary" women who saw my need and responded in such a beautiful way to show God's love and care. May all of you receive his blessings many times over.

Louise

A secret voicemail

I just arrived home and went to check my mailbox because of a secret voice mail message from a stranger named Grace about something special. I thought it was going to be something from one of my girlfriends.

I am absolutely blown away! I found the incredibly special card, a box of delicious chocolates and financial gift. I'm still speechless. You wonderful ladies have reduced me and my parents to tears. I truly don't know how to describe how you've made me feel today. Wow! I'm almost always the person who's taking care of everyone else around me. To feel that 12 other caring women were thinking about me and taking care of me today...well, it absolutely warms my heart. You have absolutely uplifted me today. I'm still speechless. You are all real life angels! Please know that you have made a difference today in someone else. You've also touched the hearts of my boys. You've shown them how special it is to give.

I don't know if I know any of you or not, but I love you all! I wish for you love and happiness today. Your thoughtfulness and generosity spills over. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.

MW

WOW! I really needed this...

WOW!!! A lady just knocked on my door, asked for me, and handed me a beautiful gift bag. I asked who it was from and she said it was all in the bag. Inside the bag were gift certificates to a spa and nail place and a necklace along with a beautiful card that said I was loved and prayed for by 12 women who care. I was absolutely blown away! What an awesome surprise! It is one that I needed badly due to the stress on me right now. You will never know how much this means to me! Thank you from the bottom of my heart! God bless you ladies for what you are doing!

I have no idea who you are...

I have no idea who thought to bless me and my family as you have, but I cannot begin to thank you. Our lives have been quite rough over the last year, but it is so comforting to know that God is watching over us, and He reminds me of that through people like you. We are definitely financially stretched because of medical problems, so the monetary gift we received from you was amazing and perfectly timed. God is good. Thank you for being a vessel for His grace and blessings. I pray I can pass the blessing on one day.

Much love,
ES