8/3 Still full of joy!

Ladies, I am still full of joy and appreciation every time I use one of the gifts from my basket. I am so grateful you thought of me, especially since there are so many women who really need all of our prayers and kindness. The basket came on a day where I really was tired and it just lifted me up.

I just love the necklace. It is the most special to me, but I really enjoy the loofah which has been so helpful as I gather range of motion. I actually needed a citrus press and kept putting off buying one to make my lemon water. Another little favorite is the notebook. I use it daily.

Thank you for finding time in your busy work and family lives to really make a thoughtful difference. I will never forget this. Carliss

8/2 Love and gratitude

Hello, I came back to your site as I have always wondered how I can get involved and pay it forward. I glanced through the "SUBMIT A THANK YOU" and saw the post that many had been lost in 2020 so I wanted to repost my gratitude, and try to find a way to get involved in the future with 12 Ordinary Women. I feel like these 12 women are angels and I think of this often.

I had just lost both of my dear parents in quick succession in 2020 (one of which was unexpected). To say I was grief stricken and overwhelmed was an understatement. I wish I had answered the door to meet the angels that brought me a wonderful care package which included loving notes of encouragement, prayers, and bible verses. I still have no words to express what that meant to me. I do NOT have a green thumb, but have been working very hard to nourish and maintain the beautiful succulent plants - and so far they are still going strong!!

I would love to get involved and help other women in need, knowing what it meant to me. Thank you, from the bottom of my heart.

Jenny

I found your note and package by my back door

I was shocked when I returned home yesterday and found your note and package by my back door. To say that it has been a challenging time since my husband unexpectedly passed away would be an understatement. It's been a really hard week too anticipating our first Father's Day without him and his birthday. This surprise brought hope and tears to my eyes. My family has benefited from so much kindness and generosity since John passed away. I am so grateful for the amazing family and friends in our life who help us to carry on even on the days when I want to crawl into my bed and not come out. Thank you so much for your kindness, sweet message, and love.
Kelly

Words cannot express how special it is to receive such a nice gift

What a sweet surprise to come back to on a Friday afternoon of a long week! I truly am blessed to be able to share the love I have been given with anyone I meet. Words cannot express how special it is to receive such a nice gift, and from anonymous givers. I wish I could give a warm hug and smile to each of you and let our Lord hear His children together. Thank you from the bottom of my heart!

Mendy

Thank you for the basket

Jesus is amazing!! Your basket came today full of comfort and joy in a time when we have little of either. Thank you for loving us, for loving Jesus and through Him, giving to us. I know we are not alone in this walk and this basket today marks a point in the road where we can rest a minute, catch our breath, and remember the load is too much for us alone. Thank you again and if you can connect this thank you to the ones who sent this gift, I would deeply appreciate it!

Peace to you all,
Chris

A late thank you for the Christmas Ornament

I know this is very delayed in getting sent out, but I wanted to send a heartfelt thank you to your group. The ornament that was sent to me in December following the passing of my father was so perfect. It was one of the most beautiful gifts I've ever received and I will treasure it always.
Karissa

Thank you for the flowers.

Today my husband came home with a beautiful flower from your group. It made my whole day. The last year has been a difficult one for everyone. Being the significant other of a law enforcement officer has brought a new level of challenge that often goes unrecognized. What May appear as a small gesture to you makes a large impact to me. Thank you for sharing your hope. The world is a better place because of people like you.
Amanda

…only someone who knows me would think of these things!!!

I was given the most generous gift last week and it's taken this long to find words to say thank you. Actually, I haven't found the words... A woman came to my door and handed me a beautiful bouquet of flowers along with gifts that were so specific to me that only someone who knows me would think of these things. Have you ever had every emotion under the sun triggered at the same time? I felt choked up, honored, delighted, curious, relieved, sad, guilty, embarrassed. I'd never heard of 12 ordinary women, so I looked it up on line. Honestly, I'd hoped to find a clue, but only found it's ANONYMOUS. It's taken the whole week for me to relax and accept the lovely gifts, and to allow the gratitude to overtake the flood of emotions. I consider myself an independent and self sufficient woman. I've learned that I have to work on accepting. I'm up for the challenge. So, thank you for the wonderful gifts as well as the life lesson. Eileen