Giving the gift of hope
Ladies,
I can't even express how touched I was in my heart for the special gift. I don't know who to thank, but please express my thanks to each and everyone of you. When you are going through a difficult time in life and you feel love from others it helps make you strong again.
All my gratitude and thanks!
Gina
July 19th I opened the most wonderful surprise envelope from 12 Ordinary Women telling me they had heard I was going through some health struggles recently. They wanted me to know how much I was loved and cared about. I was so grateful for this wonderful card, and the surprise inside was a gift card for Lund's & Byerly's. Who ever sent this I thank you from the bottom of my heart.
I received a text today saying that I had a package to pick up and couldn’t remember ordering anything recently. What a sweet surprise to open the package from “12 Ordinary Women”. It has been almost 4 months since I suddenly lost my husband, and our daughters their father. A lovely framed saying and The One Year Book of Hope along with a beautifully written note and a silver angel. I don’t know who y’all are but it is so precious to know how we are being prayed for by so many.
Courtney
Thank you so much for thinking of me in June!! Thank you also for the gift of money. Your thoughts and gift were so thoughtful and I so appreciate you women for these.
You are 12 Wonderful Women!!
Again, Thank You So Much!!
Brenda
Sometimes The LORD calms the storm, and sometimes He lets the storm rage and calms His child.” That is exactly what happened Sunday before last. Upon coming home after church, we found a bag attached to our front door which stated: “Find joy in the journey.” Its impact much like the message of the first quote quieted my spirit. Already excited by God speaking to me personally during the service at Grace Chapel, my heart surged with the love of Jesus to me during this difficult, anonymous season. Suddenly, I realized that He is always The God Who Sees, always making a way, always the promise keeper, always the light in the darkness, and miracle worker. Thank each of you for your dedication to make a difference. I am overwhelmed by the encouragement of this bag and the contents—deeply touched and moved. What a ministry to me. Thank you! Thank you! Your anonymity allows the goodness of The Lord to flow freely. I pray that God continues to bless this ministry and each of you. Blessed beyond all measure.
Mary
Today a man came into Warm Blessings Soup Kitchen and handed me an envelope with $300 cash in it. I automatically assumed it was for Warm Blessings, and with all that goes on there, I remembered that he said " This is for you and thank you for what you do". I am a Missionary and had a write-up in last Wednesday's News Enterprise re: my work in Thailand so I thought about it afterward. I've put it safely in Warm Blessings safe, but of it was meant for me, please let me know so I can apply it to that work. Otherwise I'll leave it where it is. Either way, "Thank you".
Part 2:
Good Afternoon,
First of all I want to apologize for the error in my misunderstanding of where the funds I was given that day were to go. Being that I was at Warm Blessings and that I actually had forgotten about the article in the paper, I just assumed that it was for Warm Blessings,since there was no name on the envelope and when the gentleman came in he hadn't called me by name, plus my focus was on an issue a Patron was having at that time.
Having said all that, I again apologize for the mix-up, but THANK YOU SO MUCH, as this is timely and a great Blessing for getting me moving forward towards my goals for this particular Mission.
Many Blessings to all who are a part of this giving !!!
Dear Ladies,
This message is a long time coming. I have been meaning to write it for sometime. But I want you to know how much your gift helped me in the last year.
I arrived home from a beach trip to receive Nancy Guthrie’s One Year Book of Hope in my mailbox. I love Nancy Guthrie, and have attended a few of her summer studies in Franklin. She is fantastic, and I know her story of suffering and loss. You sent it because you knew that I lost my husband, Scott, last April 2018. I was crushed in spirit. I was broken hearted. I was worried, sad, scared and so many other things. The book itself was a well spring of help to me over so many early mornings. It was a comfort to me in so many ways on so many days. The fact that 12 women- who I don’t even know- were behind the scenes praying and offering comfort was also “manna” from heaven. We need a fresh supply of it everyday. EVERY HOUR!
Thank you, ladies, for your spirit of giving to those who need it. It has also helped me realize through my trials, that God can and will use me to help others know Him in theirs. What you all do matters, and I just want you to know how much it mattered to me.
Sincerely,
Lindsey
I received such a sweet card filled with loving words and kindness. I appreciate everything inside that card. Thank you to whomever sent this to me and Eva. It warmed my heart knowing someone was thinking of us during this time. How very blessed we have been to have the support of family, friends and you. Much love to you and Eva and I are so happy to start our new life together. Thank you thank you! Love Emily & Eva.
I’m on Cloud 9 having received a beautiful gift basket of the most varied and unique items with extra bonus gift surprises tucked in sending me well-wished thoughts of kindness and encouragement ! I’m so Blessed by whomever gifted me and will cherish the occasion FOREVER!
Marian
When I received this gift I had said that day I am waiting on a miracle ..then I received my lovely gifts. I didn't know that I was about to lose a new but dear friend later that day..I had to miss two days of work because of panic and anxiety and uncontrollable crying. With the gifts that I still have i was able to keep gas in my car and when my sister came to visit I could treat her to eat..I'm so very moved by this gift and the timing gave me hope in people as well as hope that there is a God that cares for me. Thank you
Dianna
