3/30 Yesterday a lovely lady came to my door...


Yesterday a lovely lady came to my door and presented me with a beautiful box filled with food, already prepared, and a book of daily devotions. As a Christian, this was uplifting and touched me in a spiritual way. I think she was an angel sent to me from God. I have been having some health issues and my precious husband is three years into Alzheimer's. I have been feeling very low and praying constantly. That visit was a boost I certainly needed. I cannot thank your group enough for the gift and, especially, for the prayers. What a wonderful service you are doing for our God and each of us you serve! May God bless you and your work.

Brenda

3/29 tears flowed down my checks. I'm so very grateful!!

Truly Blessed! Still can't believe that two beautiful women came to my office and handed me an envelope with my name on it. As soon as I looked up from reading my name on the envelope they were gone. I opened the envelope and read the message and saw the gifts, ...tears flowed down my checks. I'm so very grateful!! I need to share a bible verse that is very dear to me.."we have this HOPE as an anchor for the soul" Hebrew 6:19..That is how my dog Hope got her name..Thank you! 12 ordinary women..I want to pay it forward.

Maria

3/28 Some of my days are lovely, I call them my up days, some of them are down days.

Some of my days are lovely, I call them my up days, some of them are down days. Dealing with stage four metastatic breast cancer while moving from a five bedroom home to a two bedroom apartment can produce many down days. I was having one of those when I got a call from a woman whose phone number I didn’t recognize. My husband had taken me to Perkins for lunch to pull me out of the downs and I tried the reverse directory on my IPad...to no avail. Then the next day quickly turned into an up up up day when someone names Nancy called to say she had a gift for me and was now a good time? I met her at the door of my new apartment building and you can imagine my surprise ... this wonderful woman had a huge basket filled with the most incredible gifts!!! Thank you so much to all you lovely ladies, I am now having a full up week and it feels absolutely perfect!!!

Dian

3/26 "12 Ordinary Women," from Coon Rapids, MN

 "12 Ordinary Women," from Coon Rapids, MN brought a gift box and beautiful tulips to me at my school after they heard I had had a fire at my home. I don't know who to send the THANK YOU to. I don't know if you are able to forward this.

I was speechless by their generosity and caring gesture. It was such a loving surprise. We had our fire on Feb. 7. Our garage is gone and we lost 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms in our home. Currently we have moved from a hotel to a rental home and our own house has not been touched as far as the demolition goes. It is full of boxes to be taken to a facility where they will work to get the smoke smell out of our things. Our clothing is in another facility where the same thing in being done. Our electronics are in another place getting cleaned. It has been an overwhelming time period. My father has entered hospice within the past 2 weeks. He needs a lot of attention at this time during his last months on earth.

I want to reach out and thank the people who sent this box of treats and gift cards and for the Jesus meditations. I almost cry as I read one each day because they really do give me strength and hope during this time. I cannot say, in any way human, how much their gesture meant and means to me. It was out of pure kindness, love and caring and I really feel their support.

Thank you for having this organization, that I haven't heard of before, because it really makes an impact and it has helped me in many ways.

Bless all of you for your goodness. May God keep you going. Know that you all make such a difference.

Hugs and Love,

Lynn

3/25 Bless you all for the work you do.​

Thank you for the wonderful gift basket. This morning I drove Carol to HCMC Clinic to meet with surgeon and she decided to be admitted to hospital to proceed with leg amputation. She and I will appreciate your kindness over many weeks of recovery. Bless you all for the work you do. 

Carol and Michael

3/22 Today, I was surprised in my classroom

12 Ordinary Women-

I am not sure where to start. I am so blessed beyond belief and I thank you, as a group, for blessing deserving women. I can't believe I am amongst these wonderful women you recognize. Today, I was surprised in my classroom with a beautiful plant, tons of snacks for my kids, homemade cookies, and a beautiful card with money to put towards my students' needs and our classroom needs. I am still in shock. What a beautiful surprise and one that will never leave me. Thank you for creating this beautiful memory for me to have. There are so many deserving teachers in this world that I am trying to grasp and smile at the fact that I am one of them. Your kindness serves as a reminder to keep up the great work I am doing and that everything I am doing is just right for our future generation. I thank you for recognizing me and my efforts in the classroom. Your group is absolutely phenomenal. As I told my husband, there is no way the words, "thank you," truly capture my thanks for your surprise and gifts. I am so excited to pass along the good and submit a nomination for someone I know who deserves this beautiful work from 12 Ordinary Women. Please, pass along this thanks to the wonderful women who did all the work behind my surprise. I truly thank them. God is good and I love seeing His work shine through others. I am eager to pass it along. Thank you. - Lizzie

3/15 astounded

My husband and I are astounded and overwhelmed by the goodness and grace poured out over us this morning! Tim and Julie (I'm so sorry I wasn't available to give you both a hug!) handed my husband a devotion book and a note containing a gift for us. The words to us were written straight from the heart of God. Our family's journey right now is unknown to us, but we are trusting God for next steps and His Provision. Today's unexpected gift was exactly what our hearts needed. His manna poured out this day. . My husband and I sat and prayed, tears pouring down our cheeks, amazed at the tangible gift so clearly demonstrating the lavish love of our God. He sees. He hears. He knows. And as the note said, "He IS faithful and we can trust Him in every circumstance of life."Thank you, thank you 12 Ordinary Women for being OUR vessel of healing and hope this day! 
We are so very grateful!
Cary and Andy

3/13 You women are fabulous!!!

How very thoughtful of you to think of me and give me such a wonderful gift. I was very surprised and am very grateful. You have supported throughout this difficult journey and there is not enough thanks to let you know how much it has meant to me. You give me strength with your love.

Marcia