Giving the gift of hope
WOW! I was blown away! My friend who was manning my book table last night told me a woman handed her an envelope with a donation in it, and that she was from Alabama. When I opened it after I'd arrived at home I was shocked, because I had no idea who you are or how you knew about what I am doing! Thank you so much for your amazing generosity! I am so encouraged!
Carolyn
Dear ladies,
I'm at a loss for words and taken back by your sincere kindness. I want you to know how happy, grateful, and thankful I am for your unbelievable act of kindness and generosity. Honestly, I was blown away by your kind words. Yes, I am a breast cancer survivor and yes I've been fighting Multiple Sclerosis for 24 years but I never thought of myself as someone who went through a lot. Just someone who had to except the life I've been given and always make the most of everyday.
I will say my faith in the Lord keeps getting stronger day by day and I know He holds me in His arms to give me the strength I need to make it through everyday.
Knowing all of you are praying for me is just incredible. I am simply overwhelmed it just brought me to tears. If I knew who you were I would each give you a giant hug and tell you that ALL of you are angels!!!
Today my life changed because of all of you. I will pay it forward. You just don't know the impact you made on my life and for that I'm internally forever grateful.
God Bless You and my love always
Nancy
I received a bouquet today, it was lovely and surely brightened my day. What a kind and generous gift. I am located in New Freedom, PA 17349
Dear Wonderful Women,
I don't have the words to adequately express my gratitude for the most amazing gift you gave me today. You gave me not only the gift of money, but the gift of love, hope, and compassion. There are no words in the English language to fully thank you for your generosity. The lovely women who showed up at my door this morning, exuded love and warmth and peace. I never open my door to strangers, but was compelled to do so today-even though, I was in my bathrobe!! That's saying something. They said they wanted to bring a little sunshine to my day. Not only did they bring sunshine to my day and my daughters' day, but to so many others who are inspired by your gift to me. I pledge to pay it forward. What you do is such a bright light, in a world full of darkness. You are doing God's work. Thank you, thank you, thank you!!
With much warmth, love and gratitude,
Cherilyn
Tonight I was feeling really down until 2 beautiful ladies rang my doorbell. I don't know who they are or how they knew that I had just gotten back from a rough round of chemo. They were holding a basket full of bulbs and gift cards. They also had a beautiful smelling candle. When I asked if I knew them they just said they wanted me to know that I am cared for. I want you to know how happy you made me. Tears ran down my face as I opened the bulbs and gift cards with my kids. I feel so blessed.
Thank you- Michelle
Blessings from God be with you. Thank you for all. Came at the right time😇
Georgia
I had a visit today from a group of women called 12 ordinary women, they dropped off a gift and note at my office in Newburgh, IN. Basically just recognizing the struggle and journey I had helping my husband through the last year in his dealing with a spinal cord injury. It has been a challenging year and it was such a nice gesture. I have no idea who nominated me or how they heard about us but it was so appreciated.
I don't know how to thank you for your kindness. it's been two months today since my son died by suicide, and two and a half years since my husband suddenly passed. I never dreamed my life would go down the path it has. But, thru this, I have found that there are some really good people in this world. To think that a group of strangers would reach out to me and do something so kind is just incredible. you've touched my heart.
thank you!
Marybeth
Mason, Ohio
How did the is happen. The burdens were really getting me down, felt overwhelmed by how to get my teeth taken care of and still pay the bills this month. Then the knick and the basket that was literally the exact funds I needed to get my two teeth pulled.
Restores my faith quite aoundly.
Thank you for your kindness. It has made a big direct impact today. It was such a God send.
Xoxoxox Love makes the world of round!
6 months ago, I left abusive family relationships with this verse in my heart – “When my father and mother forsake me, then the Lord will take care of me.” – Psalm 27:10. I left everything I had ever known in faith that God will somehow provide for me. I didn't have anywhere to go. I had some money saved up, but not enough to sustain me long term. After a few months of living in my car, the money started to dwindle. I sold what I could, but it was usually only enough to feed me for one day. I began to lose my hope. At times, I even felt abandoned by God. I knew I had done the right thing by leaving, but I didn't understand why the pain wasn't ending. It was like I had only traded one kind of suffering for another. Just when I thought there was no way out for me, God provided me with everything I needed. Sometimes in very serendipitous ways that no amount of rational thinking could dismiss as mere coincidence. It was like God was holding my hand. I now have a safe place to stay and loving people looking out for me. And today, I came home to find an envelope on my pillow. It contained some cash and a 2 gift cards, along with one of my favorite Bible verses: “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” – Jeremiah 29:11. It is difficult to put in words how much this meant to me. Not just the money, which will help me with my physical needs, but for the renewed sense of hope and faith that I now have not only in God, but in God's people. A lifetime of abuse left me with a distorted view of the world. I found it very difficult to open up to or trust anyone. It was even difficult for me to accept help from anyone for awhile, because I had never known help that wasn't conditional. The amount of unconditional love and support I have received in these past few months has healed my broken heart in ways that I didn't know I could be healed. Living through what I have lived through, I can tell you by experience the most valuable thing you can give to someone who is suffering is hope. That is what this gift represents to me, and I cannot thank you enough for it.
Thank you. I love you.
Gabrielle
Nashville, TN
