You inspire hope through anonymous thoughtful gifts

 I was astonished by your personal presence and precious gifts you brought to me, my daughter Chelsey, son in-law Dave, and Becca's father Jeff. It is heart warming to know people that want to help mend broken hearts and inspire hope through anonymous thoughtful gifts. I do desire to know if those gracious enough to give these precious gifts have suffered losses similar to our own.

The monogrammed necklace is so lovely, and the plush lambs wool blanket is so comforting to snuggle into:)

Thank you for your heartfelt gifts and generosity. Your timing of giving the gifts at 6 months following the loss of our daughter and her twin babies was comforting and heartwarming. Most support, kind words, actions and prayers are but few now but the heart still aches for our beloved daughter and babies.

Love to all

Pam

Red Wing, MN thank you

On a recent Saturday morning, my doorbell rang at my home in Red Wing, MN. I was on my way to my parents house where my Dad was fighting a losing battle with ALS. When they introduced themselves and explained the purpose of their visit, I was in disbelief. I was touched by their kind and caring words, the card of encouragement, and their gift to me. I was not familiar with 12 Ordinary Women or their mission. I have no idea who in my circle of family and friends would have thought to mention my name to this group of ordinary women who deliver extraordinary gifts of hope, love and caring to an ordinary girl like me. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.

You appeared on my door step when my heart was heavy, I was tired, sad and broken and you reminded me that this world is filled with people who care and spread joy and hope to those in times of need. I am so grateful. Blessings to you all.

We can definetly feel the love in our community.

This thank you is for a group of amazing women in Minnesota. I live in Edina. I don't know if that's where they are located though? Wow! I just wanted to thank this group for the more than generous contribution and beautiful blanket. We appreciate it more than you know. Thank you for all the continued prayers. We can definetly feel the love in our community. Thank you so much

Breann

How this kindness has touched me 

Wow,I have been thinking of putting into words this testimony and how this kindness has touched me. It is about a long story,
  a deep valley....you stepped into that valley with the kind, gentle caring hands of Christ. 
 What timing, yes their is change in the air. that 8 1/2 year valley doesn't have that suffocating loss it use to. 
 Hope is spring up. Where are my constant companions...Sorrow and Suffering? 
 Oh they have become Joy and Peace, amazing! 
 The exact timing of your most generous gift was so beautiful, the attentiveness of such a personal Savior...
 it has touched my heart deeply. He is saying relax, I've got this....trust me, and so I will. 
 As tears are streaming down my face i am thinking of the song we sang at church this Sunday and the words- 
 Your a good, good Father and i am loved by you...it's who I am.

So grateful,

Patty

Mystery basket of crafting items...

I wanted to write to let you know what a wonderful, mystery surprise basket of “Crafting Items” arrived at our house last week. My husband accepted the gift for me when I was out. When I asked him where it came from, he said he didn't know who the lady was that brought it, but he assumed that I knew....but of course I didn't and couldn't figure it out.

I was certainly overwhelmed when I read the special note made out to me from "12 Ordinary Women"…a group I had never heard of, but was able to learn about on the Web Site. What a unique group of women!

I feel honored and blessed to be thought of in this touching way. Losing our daughter to cancer 2 years ago was and is so difficult to handle, but I do find that keeping busy with crafting and especially making cards to share with others is very helpful. Many items in the basket and the Michaels Craft gift card will certainly help me continue to maybe put a smile on the faces of those I send cards to.

Thank you again for this wonderful surprise gift and know that it truly made my day.

Sincerely, Carol L.

You helped my friend!

Thank you! Today I saw, on FB, how you had blessed Lyllyan Blare with money for her guide dog and travel. Your act of love touched me deeply. I don't know how you learned of her need, but surely God led you to know.

Bless you!

Thank you for the encouragement

Dear 12 ordinary women,

Thank you so very much for your very special gifts to me. You'll never know how much they encouraged me. When I left the doctors office, after having six hours of chemotherapy I was feeling discouraged, tired and alone. Remembering the one-year anniversary of my husband's passing away and knowing the effects of chemo was coming was hard. Two lovely ladies approached me and presented me with a beautiful edible fruit basket and a box of very generous gift cards. Amazing! My "thank you" seems so small compared to all of you have done, but it comes from the heart. Your generous gifts to me have been wonderful and a real encouragement and blessing to me. Thank you, again, for the support and love you have given me. God bless you.

With deep appreciation,
Carol T

Gift left on my porch.

Thank you for the beautiful note and gift dropped off at my door this morning!!! It is so encouraging to see how God uses people to love and encourage others. And especially touching when it's complete strangers!!God Bless you all and thank you so much !!!! Judy

Feeling Blessed in Plymouth, MN

I have no idea who in my circle of wonderful friends and acquaintances put me on the list for receiving blessings from this group, yet I love everyone all the more for that action! Deepest thanks for mission accomplished: I'm feeling hopeful and supported. Thank you for what you did for me all you do for many!