Thank You so much for the gift I was able to go see family that I haven't seen in over a year. In a time of need for the both of us so I would not of been able to do it with out your help so again thank you for everything that you have given and it has given me hope in a dark place that I have been in. I hope you can help many more people out when they need it god bless you for all the kindness you have shown. Skie
Thank for helping in our battle with cancer 8/26
I just want to express our incredible gratitude for the anonymous financial gift that we received through 12 Ordinary Women. My wife was diagnosed with Stage 4 Pancreatic cancer the first week of May 2017 and our world was turned upside down. It has been an incredibly emotional and difficult few months for my wife and I and our two daughters. So many hospital stays, medications (along with many side affects), chemo treatments, ER visits, and hospital bills. We are so thankful though for the community of believers around us that have lifted us up in prayer and have encouraged us. This gift through 12 Ordinary Women is one of those huge blessings we have humbly and gratefully experienced since our nightmare started back in May. What a gift from God you all are to us and we want to send our heartfelt thanks to the person/people that initiated this and those that generously contributed to helping us in this way. Amongst these challenges, we recognize God's care and love for us through people like you. We can't thank you enough and we pray God will bless each one of you and the ministry of 12 Ordinary Women. Thank you for being His hands and feet.
Surprising kindness. 8/16
After many years of waiting, my husband and I finally had our dream come true when we were chosen for an adoption and held our daughter in our arms. Sadly for us, after just a few days, the birth mother had a change of heart. We have been struggling with the devastation and the heartbreak. The kindness of this anonymous gift and other prayers and support has made a difference during our time of heartbreak. We are very moved by the thoughtfulness behind this gift. And while we are intrigued by who might have put our name forth, we also appreciate and respect that we don't need to know "who" did this for us. We feel the support of many. Thank you! Amy and Darren
I don’t know how you found us. 8/14 Nashville
I do not know how your group found us, but I wanted so say thank you for your kindness to our family. My 5 year old son has terminal cancer, and we were approached by a woman at Chuck E Cheese who gave us an envelope with gift cards to places around Nashville. It was a precious gift to know that so many people are praying for us and supporting us. Thank you!! Katie
Deeply grateful 8/11
I have been on medical leave for three months for a head injury/concussion. I just went back to work trying 4 hours a day on doctors advice to see how I do. I have convergence insufficiency of my eyes so it was challenging. I came home Friday to a beautiful plant on my doorstep and immediately thought it was most likely meant for my neighbor. As I got closer I saw a card with my name on it and was astonished it was actually intended for me. I opened it and read the note and started sobbing. Then I saw a caribou card and gift of money and sobbed harder. I am tearing up as I write this because I can't believe someone would do this for me, my husband. The verse, the hairs are numbered on your head by God comes to mind. That's how much he cares for me. I'm exhausted and deeply blessed all at the same time. Whoever you are I pray a special blessing over you from our Heavenly Father.
Deeply grateful,
Beth Anne
7/28 An unknown woman delivered an enveloped, addressed to me...
An unknown woman delivered an enveloped, addressed to me, to me my daughter at the front door. I had never heard of your organization. I don't know anyone who is involved with a "12 Ordinary Women" group, although, I have many friends who could possibly be involved because there are wonderful God-loving women all around me. I was stunned and puzzled by the gift. Yes, I have my own "Gethsemane's" that have been difficult this year, but it has been a year full of family and love. Why was I chosen? I read the thank-yous on the website, the purpose of the group, and felt so humbled that 12 women are praying for me and entrusted this sacred money to me. The week after the envelope was delivered, my husband got quite ill. In the dark of the night, when waiting for the ambulance to arrive, I thought of the note that was included in the envelope. "...there is something you must always remember. You are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think." With these words, and the comfort of my prayers to my Heavenly Father, I was strengthened. I know my Heavenly Father knows who I am and can bless my life. But the hope that women I do not know, know who I am, and are praying for me, that they see me and value me as well, has touched me deeply. This is not about the money. The money is a generous gift, which I was able to bless a friend's life when she learned of her mother's sudden passing and needed to travel far for her funeral. For me, knowing that women of faith, women of hope, are utilizing their own strength and resources for good, has urged me to be a more generous person: in my prayers, in my compassion, in my faith, in my hope, and in my resources. Thank you for this most needed experience. Nanette
7/26 Bless you all for doing this.
I have never received such a thoughtful and beautiful present! Thank you from the bottom of my heart for making me smile today! It's been a tough few months and losing my sister unexpectedly was the biggest pain I have ever felt in my heart and in my soul. Bless you all for doing this. Thank you so much.
Faby
7/25 A mothers thanks for remembering her family.
A few moments ago, I received a call from my son (Quintin) who was totally flabbergasted. He stated that two women just showed up at his door and blessed him with cash. He was so stunned that he hardly knew what to do. He thanked them, hugged them, and later regretted not inviting them in. The backstory is that Quintin's beautiful wife, Anna, passed away July 3rd of complications from Cystic Fibrosis. Her greatest dream was to be married, and they had six short, beautiful weeks of matrimony. We've all been trying to reconcile our days without our sweet Anna while being very aware there's a mound of medical bills coming. (Hospital stays, days in ICU, and 2 By-pass procedures.) It's a lot for a young man of 24 to cope with. How can our families thank you for such a generous gift? You have shown the true spirit of community. You heard of a need and took action to help meet it. We are humbled and deeply grateful. You've helped carry a burden our families can't carry alone at this time, and you've made a difference. Thank you!Chris
7/24 I am way past due in Thanking you
I am way past due in Thanking you precious group of Women for your amazing ministry. I received my necklace of hope this past Spring. Made even more special with my son's birthstone represented. Truly a blessing and one that I was very humbled to accept. It is one of my favorite necklaces to wear. I apologize for taking so long to respond with a thank you to your website. Your gift will be a cherished possession the rest of my life. ~Cari
7/14 I received an unexpected gift in the mail yesterday.
My name is Kelly & I received an unexpected gift in the mail yesterday. I cannot express how thankful I am for your amazing group. The heartfelt card brought tears to my eyes. The gift card is greatly appreciated and will help my family out tremendously. Thank you again. I came to your website to learn more about this great group. I spent the better part of the evening reading 12 Ordinary Women's blog. You ladies do amazing things for women & families in their time of need.
I can honestly say the last few months have been hard for myself & familly. What we thought was gullstones turned out to be small cell lung cancer in the extensive stage, from there his health decreased very quickly & my dad passed away exactly two weeks after being admitted to the hospital. Since I am my dad's oldest living daughter I felt that I had to step up and be strong for everyone, that I couldn't show how truly broken my heart was. Grief is a tricky thing, it hits you at the strangest times. Reading the kind, encouraging words that you wrote made me realize it's okay to cry & show emotion and to hold onto the memories and times we had together.
I feel like a thank you is not enough for what your group has given to me. I would like to learn more about how I could help 12 Ordinary Women continue to do these amazing things for families in need.
Thank You for showing me there are people who care,
Kelly