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wayfarer wrote: Mermangel. That was wonderful. I bet, in years to come, when things are better financially, you will look back on 2007 as a special Christmas!
You recieved more true Christmas spirit there than most of us ever will.
Best wishes for 2008 to you and your family!
You recieved more true Christmas spirit there than most of us ever will.
Best wishes for 2008 to you and your family!
JuneBug wrote: Merangel, I had to get up from the computer and go bawl like a baby because your story touched my heart and soul. I have been there too, years ago, feeling embarrassed and humbled but my story is a bit different. I had a husband who was and even is too this day, the most selfish person I know. No, we are no longer together.Count your blessings that you have a wonderful husband and family. God gave me a Christian man later on years down the road. My kids are close to me and my ex is the lonliest person with not much contact from the kids. Someday you will be able to give back and your children will see your kindness and thoughtfulness and will learn from it...God bless!
AURELIA wrote: Mermangel, What a beautiful testimony. I am thrilled to hear how strangers came together to help your family in a time of need.
I am sure you will pay it forward in some way, and in a way you already have by sharing this story with us.
I have been giving gifts to our parish each christmas and also work at their private school. I would see cars pull up to the hall and parents leaving with the big black trash bags...I'd wonder, do they really need these items, or they taking advantage of people. You just let me know that Happy Memories were created and people may look like they could do for themselves, but are just down on their luck. That's when God's family becomes one big happy family and helps one another. I'm smiling knowing this good news full of blessings! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year my dear. ~Aurelia
I am sure you will pay it forward in some way, and in a way you already have by sharing this story with us.
I have been giving gifts to our parish each christmas and also work at their private school. I would see cars pull up to the hall and parents leaving with the big black trash bags...I'd wonder, do they really need these items, or they taking advantage of people. You just let me know that Happy Memories were created and people may look like they could do for themselves, but are just down on their luck. That's when God's family becomes one big happy family and helps one another. I'm smiling knowing this good news full of blessings! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year my dear. ~Aurelia
lmil1954 wrote: Thank you for sharing this story, my dear friend. I too have been there. My children are all grown up now and many times, thanks to God's goodness through loving strangers, we had Christmases and food and heat. You are so blessed and God shows you that He ultimately loves you:) Wishing you the very best this new year has to offer! Linda:)
jojomcb wrote: i believe in angels and the Christmas angels have touched your family this year. You will remember this Christmas
forever and your children will never know that Santa had his angels working overtime for you and yours. God Bless you and your family.
forever and your children will never know that Santa had his angels working overtime for you and yours. God Bless you and your family.
brighteyes wrote: Mermangel....I too am teary eyed but JUT BEAMING....you see, I have no children and have been blessed with a steady job and income....every year I LOVE to be SECRET SANTA to children or families in need....I have sponsered families with my Mom and also love to give extra....YOU MADE THE JOY SO REAL with your description and story and I AM NOW MOTIVATED TO CONTINUE WITH THIS PRACTICE AND INCREASE MY ACTIVITIES WITH THE COMING YEAR. (don't mean to toot my our horn but its so cool hear of someone receiving the kindness of XMAS gifting from another. My Mom and now my 2 best friends do the same, no gifts for each other but for others at this time of year...we celebrate each others birthdays and our XMAs is knowing we are helping make others holiday BRIGHT!
GLAD YOUR CHRISTMAS WAS JOYFUL & YOU ARE RAISING SOME WONDERFUL CHILDREN.
GLAD YOUR CHRISTMAS WAS JOYFUL & YOU ARE RAISING SOME WONDERFUL CHILDREN.
joyjoy wrote: Mnay years I ago- I too was in your situtation - it is so humbling---but years past and things did get better, and I had a job where the husband and wife who owned the place always adopted families and we helped - it was beautiful. The man has since died and our conitued living memorial to him is to continue this effort- and it has grown - each year we adopt several families with several sets of friends - it truly is the best part of Christmas for us as well - Thank you for sharing! Peace and Blessings
J
J
praveendm wrote: You are going to see a wonderfull 2009 ahead. God bless everyone!
LOAS wrote: This a beautiful story! You will "pay it back" when you pay it forward to someone else. :)
God bless you and your dear family!
Loas
God bless you and your dear family!
Loas
reviveramesh wrote: Thanks for sharing.