11/28 Marsha

I cannot begin to tell you just how much your card, gifts and kind words have meant to me. I think often of the wonderful gift that was left on my doorstep. It was filled with such love and compassion and every item in the treasured gift bag, spoke to me. My beloved son, William, was a true gift and for that, I thank God daily. I miss William fiercely and grieve for him constantly. Having 12 Ordinary Women understand and acknowledge my pain, helps to bring comfort to my grief. I appreciate each one of you!

Marsha

11/27 Angela

Wow! I want to thank you for the “box of sunshine” that you ladies dropped off for me last week. I was so incredibly moved and touched when you rang my doorbell. I had just gotten back from a 3-day retreat where I felt at peace because it was the first 3 days I had better health and could leave my house in over 2 months. Praise God for a short reprieve! When I received the box, I just sat and I cried. I felt overwhelmed by God’s love, and also very undeserving (which my husband quickly reminded me not to feel guilty, and just receive). But that’s tough for me. It took some time to get over the wave of emotion (my love language is gifts as well), but I finally unpacked and read each thought-filled card from women I don’t know, giving encouragement and love from afar. I’ve been feeling so isolated, confused by what health complications my body is going through, and not feeling like I have any control over my mind and my body. I have been meditating on what it means to “suffer well.” In short, I’ve learned that I don’t think I suffer very well! I rely too much on comfort and health, and my identity is placed a lot in what I can “do.” But a passage I’ve been thinking about is how to just show up at the feet of Jesus each day, and listen to him. (Luke 10:39). Not to try to look for the answers, or “how can I fix it” all the time, but just to show up at Jesus’ feet like Mary did when he came to her house. It’s been very tough to hear or feel God in these past few months, but your box is clearly God pursuing my heart even still. It is the outpouring of hope I needed to keep persevering! We all have our own thresholds and battles, and so the gifts you’re giving others is Jesus’ hands and feet encountering them! Thank you for all of the sunshine that fills my house now! Every time I look at it I will think of you ladies and how you’re living out being disciples of Christ in a beautiful way. I will be praying for each one of you and your wonderful mission!

11/23 Becky

You are a blessing from above…and you are definitely not ordinary but extraordinary women! From your darling card and “heart” you brightened up my day by leaps and bounds!!! And then to receive a financial gift, well I was speechless!! Thank you, thank you, thank you😊
May God richly bless each one of you for your thoughtfulness and your generosity. It is greatly appreciated ❤️❤️❤️
Becky

11/19 Robbin

Arrived home from work today, greeted by two women in my driveway walking towards the front door. I was greeted by smiles and an explanation of who they were. They shared that I didn't know them but they had heard about us. They said our family and daughter were in their prayers and that we are not alone. I was handed an envelope they said was from 12 ordinary women who care. I was over come with emotion and it was difficult to speak, so I hugged them both and did my best to thank them but they were quickly on their way. Our daughter is battling a malignant brain tumor. The human spirit has been alive and well, surrounding us with love and support like this. It has been completely overwhelming and so incredibly appreciated.
Thank you for your thoughts and prayers and generosity❤️ Robbin, Laura, Layla and Georgie

11/16 Lydia

It's not often that I'm without words, but right now "Thank You" simply isn't enough to express what your very thoughtful gift and kind note meant to me. You are all truly the hands and feet of Jesus! I miss Tom everyday, but am so thankful for family and friends, and now all of you, who are loving me so well. When I opened it I couldn't help but cry, not tears of sadness, but tears of thankfulness at how God sees just what I need even when I thought all was fine! Thank you for all of your prayers for our family. They are helping carry us through our loss. May God bless each of you and all in your family. You have certainly blessed me and my family!

Sincerely,
Lydia

11/9 Honoring Noah

Today in the mail there was the kindest, most thoughtful gift and note of encouragement from 12 Ordinary Women. My sweet Noah went to Heaven in January after a 16 month battle with terminal brain cancer. There are often days I cannot believe this is my reality and the pain is so deep as I long to see and hold him again. God continues to strengthen me daily and help me put one foot in front of the other, but I long for Heaven a bit more and more with each passing day. I didn't find it ironic that God impressed on you all to gift me the Christmas Ornament honoring Noah today. Last year today Noah received his first injection on a immunotherapy trial at Duke University. From his first shot, he became ill and continued to decline physically until he went home to Jesus and was healed forever on January 14, 2021. Today marks the start of a really hard season of firsts for our family and it warmed my heart so much to receive such an incredibly thoughtful gift. Thank you for saying Noah's name and remembering him, his beautiful life, and his brave journey home. So thankful for the blessing of this gift that we will place on our Christmas tree each year, think if Noah, and you're kindness.
With Love,
Lori, Tom, Nathan, and Elijah Evans

10/24 Thank you for your kindness and generosity The Glenn family

Thank You so much for your generosity. The Gift Card was a welcome gift. We were able to add money to our UNC Food Card and help
pay for our Hotel close to UNC. Wyatt and Megan Loved being someplace new for a night. I found I was much calmer the
first night knowing if he had a reaction to the new Chemo he received Friday Night we were only 13 minutes away from the hospital.

Thank you for your kindness and generosity,

The Glenn Family