I'm not one to ask for help, even when I need it the most. 2017 was an extremely hard year for me and my boys. My husband and I separated after his struggles with alcohol lead him to become abusive toward my children. I was 6 months pregnant when he left. I continued to work a day past my due date just to keep up with all the bills and returned to work when Asher was only 3 weeks old. I had no other choice because I was not receiving any help from him. Christmas time approached and I found myself struggling to even buy them small things. I received a gift from a women whom I don't recall ever meeting before yesterday by the name of Joanna. When I was told I had someone waiting to give me a gift up front which I thought of it as a inconvenience because it was during the busiest part of my shift. She handed me a gift bag, gave me a hug and told me to have a good year. I didn't think to open it because I felt so rushed to return back to work. Once I got home last night, I opened it and tears came to my eyes. I was thinking I didn't even take the time to thank this woman and she has given me such a beautiful and welcome gift. during a time I desperately needed it. I am so grateful to have received this support and generosity. Thank you. This means so much for me and my children.
December 23rd gift.
After a brief outing on December 23rd, we returned home to find a bag full of gifts specifically geared for the different members of our family. At first, we were confused as it was the day before Christmas Eve, but then discovered the website for 12 Ordinary Women printed on a couple of the gifts. We were truly humbled by the thoughtful gifts that were left for us. It was quite evident that someone involved knew us very well as many of the gifts were very specific. There was even something for our dogs! The biggest surprise was a vacation to a water park! This will be our first family vacation in nearly two years, which makes it that much more special. A member of our family has been struggling with mental illness which has created a very difficult home life for the other members of our family. This seemingly simple act has caught us all off guard but truthfully it was one of the most generous gifts we have ever received. From the bottom of our hearts, we would like to thank all of the women involved for their generosity. You have reminded us that people can be generous and gracious without expecting anything in return. Thank you and God bless!
Winter Garden, FL thank you
I HAVE RECEIVED A GIFT RECENTLY AT MY WORK-PLACE - PERSON TO PERSON AND I AM AT LOSS WITH WORDS FOR THE GRATITUDE I FELT - AND FEEL.
I HAVE BEEN BLESSED AND I AM VERY GRATEFUL FOR THE GIFT OF 'LOVE' AND 'CARING' FROM 12 ORDINARY WOMEN PRAYING FOR ME AS I WAS TOLD THEY HAVE BEEN.
GOD KNOWS
I EXPRESS MY THANKFULNESS AND I AM VERY HUMBLED TO KNOW I AM LOVED AND THOUGHT OF - AND PRAYED FOR - AS THIS MEANS THE WORLD TO ME - AS I PRAY TO BE WORTHY AND I PRAY TO HAVE MY RELATIONSHIP WITH MY FAMILY HEALED AND RESTORED - ESPECIALLY WITH MY ONLY CHILD - AND I PRAY TO ATTAIN AND SUSTAIN AN INCOME TO SUPPORT MYSELF AS A SINGLE WOMAN NOW ALMOST (59)YRS. OF AGE.
MY HEART-FELT THANK YOU FOR HELPING ME AND TELLING ME SOMEONE CARES AND THAT I AM LOVED
I HOPE TO PASS LOVE AND HELP FORWARD
CATHY JEAN
WINTER GARDEN, FL
Thank for gift in memory of Drake
Hello Ladies,
We are truly grateful for your thoughtful cards, gift card to GROWHAUS, and your donation to S.A.V.E in memory of our loving son, Drake. It has been an extremely trying time for our family but we have been comforted by the love of our family and friends and now from 12 wonderful women who have been sending prayers our way.
Your love and concern will never be forgotten. THANK YOU from the bottom of our hearts.
Merry Christmas,
C and T Shaver
12/13 Beautiful people like you help more then you know...
Recently I became very broken because of the tragedy me and my family have endured in losing five of our family members in one day and are now also battling my dads terminal cancer and also my Mom was lost to cancer 3 years ago. Like I said I become very sick from all of the loss and trauma and have been barely hanging on by a thread. Beautiful people like you help more then you know in restoring my hope in life and all that is still wonderful and amazing here.........something I needed more then you could ever know. Your generosity and care has made me feel so very blessed and helps me know I am still worthy even if I am broken. 12 ordinary woman also remind me that the spirit of living is about just this.... Love, giving and sharing and show us all that there is still so much sunshine in spite of the darkness! I would love to pay this forward someday! Thank you for making everything more bearable for me. You are the best of all of us! God bless you!! Kelly
12/13 A gift after the fire...
I just received a card, gift cards, and angel coin from your organization at my work address. I have no idea who you are or how you found out about my family's situation following our house fire but I'm forever grateful for your prayers, kindness, and generosity. This situation has been a burden to our family, affecting every facet of our everyday life. However it has also been a blessing giving us the opportunity to reflect on what's truly important in life and refocus our priorities, making us more grateful for the things we take for granted in our everyday life. In a world where all you hear is negativity, this experience has been so refreshing in our seeing first hand the generosity and kindness of family, friends, and strangers. Once this experience is in our past, we hope to pay this generosity forward to others in need. Again, thank you so much for what you've given our family; our generosity won't be forgotten.
Alison & Trevor
12/12 A beautiful reminder
Thank you for your gracious act of kindness, love and support. I am overwhelmed and deeply touched by the incredibly generous gifts.
What a beautiful reminder that God's love is all around us and that we are truly never alone, even in a world that can feel very lonely.
May God's richest blessings be on those who have made me feel so very blessed!
Ida
12/12 Thank you so very much for this extraordinary gesture.
I received a gift today and it made such a powerful impact on me. I am really struggling with cancer and am believing in a miracle, but am sick with cough and congestion and fatigue. This makes it harder than usual to be joyful because i am more isolated in my home. Thank you so very much for this extraordinary gesture. I am so thankful to the Lord for people like you. I would love to also be involved in this ministry.
Tricia
12/12 Moved and touched
I answered the doorbell and a young lady presented me with a gift bag containing a lovely bracelet and a beautiful note. I was so moved and touched that anyone would select me as a recipient that i couldn’t hold back the tears. I have never heard of this organization but it was like a touch from Heaven, lifting me up when i am feeling so weak. God is so good and i am blessed to be touched in such a special way. Thank you so much for your thoughtful generosity! Tricia
12/11 This act of love has deeply touched me.
Words can not begin to describe how much I appreciate the generous surprise I received today. I am eternally grateful of the kindness and consider this an absolute blessing. This act of love has deeply touched me. My son is so excited and this has most definitely created some joy in our house.
Thank you from the bottom of my heart!
Kara A.