Giving the gift of hope
Words cannot describe how thankful I am for the flowers and generous gift of money! I am so thankful for whomever included me in their thoughts and prayers and considered me for this gift. I would love to be involved in helping to make other women feel as special as you have made me feel. If there is ever a chance for me to give back please let me know.... you obviously know how to find me :) Again, thank you, thank you, thank you!
Much love,
Erika
What a thrill to receive a visit from "Grace One" and "Grace Two" this afternoon! It is such an affirmation and encouragement to receive this award from 12 Ordinary Women. As of today's date there are almost 150 bereaved mothers in this area who have received invitations to an upcoming Mothers Day Tea. Your monetary offering will be used to serve these women on that day; honoring them, celebrating the lives of their children, gifting them with a beautiful afternoon filled with music, delicacies, healing resources, and (most importantly) a message of hope. Thank you especially to whomever presented this cause to your group. Your support of this event will remind these hurting moms that someone does know and care deeply about their loss.
Your gift today was such an unexpected blessing. I didn't know that organizations like this exist, but am completely overwhelmed at the compassion and heart of complete strangers and the impact you make on people's lives. There are so many more that are deserving of this, yet you chose me. It truly inspires me to lend a helping hand or helping heart when I am able to so. Again, you have truly blessed me today.
Cindy
I read about 12 Ordinary Women in the newspaper and thought it was a beautiful concept. Now we find ourselves the recipients of your generous gift and couldn't be more thankful.
My healthy and active husband suffered a hemorrhagic stroke from a fall while he was reffing a hockey game in December. His journey through ICU, two hospitals and rehabilitative transitional care has been long, but good as he has relearned to walk, swallow, and regain normal sensation in his hands and feet. Although he still has a ways to go cognitively, he is physically doing better sooner than expected and we are grateful. However, his three part-time jobs don't provide any sick or disability benefits and money is very tight. Your gift of food and encouraging words are so appreciated! Thank you very much!
Sally & Eric
Cuando mis hijos me preguntan cómo sabemos que Dios nos escucha? les digo pongan atención a los detalles, de la vida. Hay muchas maneras de saber que Dios está con nosotros. Hoy me tocó vivir en carne propia y disfrutar de esa comunicación tan sublime y especial, cuando Dios da respuestas, cuando Dios toca tu puerta.
Marzo, 28 2018 nunca olvidare esta fecha.
Tocaron mi puerta, cuando abrí dos amables mujeres estaban frente a mí, con una dulce sonrisa mencionaron, mi nombre, sí, soy yo les dije, happy easter me dijeron al tiempo de entregarme una canasta llena de productos, tarjetas y un sobre que contenía dinero, con mi cara llena de asombro y mi voz temblorosa de la emoción, gracias alcance a decir, ni siquiera pude preguntar de parte de quien era este regalo, todo fue tan rápido, puse todo en la mesa y salí corriendo a la puerta para decir nuevamente gracias, Mientras tanto, en mi mente pasaban muchas preguntas, quienes eran ellas, porque me eligieron a mí? Como sabían de mi nombre y más aún de mi apremiante necesidad? Que había hecho yo para merecer esta visita?
No lo podía creer, aun no lo puedo creer, nunca había experimentado algo así, mirar tan de cerca el rostro de Dios en un acto de amor es simplemente imposible de describir, quería correr detrás de ellas y abrasarlas fuerte, quería dejarles saber lo mucho que esto significaba para mí, tanto en lo físico como en lo espiritual, pero no pude mis piernas se quedaron paralizadas, solo alcance a ponerles mis manos en señal de gratitud. Mientras ellas de retiraban en su auto.
Dios me estaba hablando, me estaba diciendo que solo debía tener fe, que todo saldrá bien.
Gracias, mil veces gracias, que Dios bendiga a quienes hicieron posible este regalo, que Dios les conceda, vida, salud y energía. Gracias por hacer de este un día especial, e inolvidable, gracias por tanta bondad, quizá nunca sabré quienes son, pero de algo estoy segura, 12 Mujeres Ordinarias, son un instrumento de amor, para los planes de Dios.
Con un corazón eternamente agradecido
Marianela
To theNot So Ordinary12 ordinary women - I just received your cash gift, and am so touched by your kindness. What a sweet surprise! Thank you!! Planning to play some of it forward as I’ve come across so many dear people through this recent medical journey that I’d like to thank, and then I’m planning to pamper myself too (ah spa time).
Thanks again!
Melinda
I am so touched by your outpouring of kindness and generosity! I still can't believe this has happened to me. You have given me hope and support, in a way never imagined.
It is a beautiful thing you do for those in need of encouragement, caring, and hope. I have been motivated and encouraged to continue my journey caring for my mother. I am not alone.
I am truly grateful for what you have done for me, and all the work you will continue to do for others. You are not ordinary.........You are EXTRAORDINARY!!
Thank you from the bottom of my heart.
Bless you all.
Heidi
Hello you beautiful, ordinary women! I am filled with all kinds of feelings, and was so stunned and confused by this . Things are sttuggles off and on, and I just thank you so very much for the kindness . This came at the end of a really hard emotional day and I'm still crying cuz of all the sweet notes, it's so sweet. I feel so undeserving and like I'm constantly doing a bad job. So, anyway, Thank You, ill pass it forward when I'm able. Bless you and thank you all!
Angela
Thank you so much for the beautiful flowers and the lovely necklace. I am overwhelmed with joy! My journey has been long and tiring but I could not have gotten through this without all of the love and support from my family and friends and even strangers. Again, thank you!
Candy
I received a beautiful bouquet of blue hydrangea flowers and some wonderful gift cards to some of my favorite places today! From 2 beautiful and kind women who do not even know me! What a nice surprise! And certainly brightened my day! Thank you so much for the kind and generous gesture!
I would love to help out on the next giveaway! Please let me know how I can help out!
Twyla
