Mary, I wanted to let you know Doug got his box. You really made his day. He was going to go buy him a throw to put on his shoulders. He always has for years when it starts to get cold, put a throw on. He got his box and he said he got the most beautiful afghan. From some angels that really cared about him and didn't even know him from Adam. Thanks again for making his day a little bit more brighter. Peggy
Dear Mary and Online Angels, On Behalf of the Cheyenne River Youth Project I would like to thank you for the box of shoes. They will be great for family services.
Thank you for everything in our gift box. It was a nice gift. We do appreciate you. Jeanette Fisher of Activities Western Nebraska Veterans Home
Received our box today, and MUCH thanks.....we can use EVERYTHING........We will use our items to stay warm and feel loved....GOD BLESS YOU!!!!!! Noble family
I'm emailing to thank you for sending a love box to my Mother, Jenny Alstott. She was so surprised! It's really wonderful to see what you all are doing....it may be that I can help somehow.... Beverlie Alstott
Dear Online Angels, Much appreciation for your recent gifts! We are delighted to include it in the next shipment to Afghan families. We are grateful for your ongoing enthusiasm and your taking action with your own hands. Your handiwork is going to travel half-way around the world to people who need to know that we care and who need the warmth. Thank you for being so generous. Best, Ann Ann Rubin
Mary, I want to thank you again. Your timing was wonderful. We all met for dinner tonight. As we were waiting for our food, Kris got a call from her husband. I heard her say "No, I am not expecting anything." I knew your package must have arrived. I smiled and said yes you are. They hung up. A few minutes later Jim called back with quite a lump in his throat. I cried as I listened to him tell me Thank You for finding the Online Angels. It means so much. This is a man who has not been able to say a word about his losses and this was such a big step for him. I then called Jill to see if she was still coming, she said yes I am running late as my husband had to show and explain to me this rather unique package we received today. I said, " I'll see you when you get here." When she got their she smiled from ear to ear. And, showed the rest of us with great pride the gifts you sent. A bystander asked if she made the loveghan she said no some Angels did, and proudly handed her the letter that you sent. I wanted to share with you the Magic of what Online Angels' created not only for the one's who received the package but for everyone near us in the restraunt tonight. Your Love and Hands have deeply touched many more lives. Thank You so very Much. Sincerely, Tricia
Thank you so much for all the work you do. Thank you also for the Love-ghan you sent for my mom. I am sorry to say she wasn't able to see it. But, she is in Heaven now. My father said he will keep the Love-ghan as a remembrance. May God Bless You, Debbie Cade
Hi everyone, I put in for my Aunts in Maryland and in New York to receive your loveghan boxes. My Aunt in Maryland called me to let me know she received her's today. She did not know who it came from until my grandmother told her. She was thrilled and very touched by all of the items in the box. I would like to thank everyone dearly for what you all do. Her spirits are lifted, and she could not believe that there are people out there like all of you who provide these items. I am waiting to hear from my Aunt in New York, and I know she will be just as thrilled!!!! Thank you again!!! Sherry
hi all, I just wanted to say that I got a beautiful phone call from Luella Kerrigan today thanking me for the box of goodies she received. She said that the blanket was absolutley beautiful, and that it really made not her day, but her YEAR! And she said thank- you to everyone! Ada
Dear Angels, Mary has given me the okay to share a letter with you that I received yesterday from our contact in Tunis, Tunisia. My husband and I send items from here in France for babies and toddlers. Mary has been sending them "Angel" gifts of clothing, food and blankets from your direction. These items go to 1) abandoned babies in the local hospital, 2) babies and toddlers in the orphanages , 3) single mothers who choose to keep their babies rather than abandoning them, but find themselves in destitute poverty situations, and 4) couples who are struggling to keep their babies rather than abandoning them for the same reason. I pray you enjoy reading this precious letter as much as I did, and that you know how much your help is appreciated in Tunisia. Our contact there shares with me regularly how the items sent by the Angels arrive just days, or even hours, before the need is known. She calls these "divine appointments". Please know too that there are people in Tunisia (northern coast of Africa) who are praying for you and me, the Online Angels. God bless you all! Mary in France ------------------------------------------------------ Dear Mary, Below is the letter of my visit to the hospital which I sent to our grand daughter who writes and asks Grandma, "how are the babies?" from time to time. Sometimes there are 20 or more and sometimes, there are just a couple, but we thought you might enjoy a special day at the hospital. === Dear Chessie, Baby Report: On Wednesday, I went to hold the babies. This week, there were only two abandoned babies which made it a special day. There was one for grandma and one for Jackie (a lady that works with us in Tunisia). One was born the day after grandma's birthday - October 19 and he is getting so fat. He is doing great and we are sure that he is going to make it to the orphanage now. I think any day now, I will go to the hospital and he will be gone...I will be sad and happy at the same time. Both babies did not have clothes on them, but grandma had baby clothes in her sack and we dressed them immediately. "On Line Angels" sends grandma many gifts to use for the babies, we always have something to give them. One baby needs your prayers. He was sick with a fever when we got there yesterday and would not eat. Jackie put her hands on him, prayed for him and before we were gone, he had no fever, he did not have any rattle of rough breathing in his little chest. His face became pink and healthy and after I cleaned out the nipple of his bottle, he ate a little bit. Prayer is so powerful. These babies need miracles. We left the two today, clean, dressed, well-fed and prayed for! Chessie, we believe that your prayers are precious for our little babies and we want to thank you - both grandma and Jackie. When we have only two little baby boys like that, we always pray that they will live and that some day they will know Jesus and tell the people of Tunisia of his great love for them. Love and Kisses - Grandma in Tunisia
Mary, I have to tell you about today, and just how special our loveghan box made someone feel this. As some of you know I asked for a box to be sent to a women I work with (Theresa Boutros). Her 20 year old son was murdered a week ago last Monday. She is taking it very bad. Today she came into to work, not ready to come back to work but to thank us for the collection we had taken up to help her. She was talking with our Manager Jill and personal director Melinda. She was telling them about how down she has been. Her other son said there when someone came to the door and told him to sent them away, she just couldn't talk with anyone. It was the Fed Ex guy. She just couldn't believe anyone would do something like this for a stranger. She really feel our love. The next day she was feeling down and here son told her to wrap up in her loveghan and to feel the love we had sent her. She was crying over this as she was telling them about it. I had only told Melinda that I had sent her name to you, Mary. And Melinda let on she knew who had sent her name to us. Just know how it help is enough for me. Now when she comes up to work I may have to admit I sent her name to us, as I keep my loveghan on the back of my chair at work for our love and when the icicles start to grow on me. You see we do make a difference. Don't ever thing that our love doesn't change things as it does. Just know Mary and of our Angels that we do make a difference God's will be done, Barb Avery, New Castle, PA
Dear Mary, We are going to Hopital Rabta [French for Rabta Hospital] today and see the babies. Also, we have someone meeting us who asked for help for one mother keeping a little baby girl and one mother keeping a little baby boy. Nice to just reach in the supplies and fix a little box for each, giving encouragement to keep their baby. Thank you so much for your hard work. Linda Jackson
Hi Everyone, Robert Oakes recieved his package today. He says he really appreciates it, he said that he needed something today to restore his faith in humanity, and then his package arrived. He absolutly loves it. He got on his webcam and showed me everything, and everything was beautiful!!! Thank you guys so much for making his day. :o) Love Angie
Ken and I would like to thank you all for the box we received. I was asleep when it arrived and woke covered with the afghan. was just what I needed!! To have something made by my online family. Something to remind Ken and myself that we are special even when things look and feel down. My prayers are with you all for you are all special !! We are hanging in there and in fact the past few days have been better for me. A VERY special angel called me the other day knowing I needed a shoulder. She prayed for me and I cried my heart out. She knew I needed to release some of my stress and get some of my emotions out. Thank you my friend, I think your call helped me just when I was about to loose control. You helped me release the anger, frustration and stress I was holding onto. God knew I needed help and he sent you!! Robbie
Mary, I'm writimg this e-mail to personally thank you and all the other angels, wherever they may be. My mother was ill in hospital and i was trapped 300 miles away with no means of getting to see here, i was close to the edge, i didn't have anybody to turn to except my friend Jane in Oz, she was the one who instigated the parcel to me. As i open the parcel and read the contents i cryed at the love that flowed out of it, I'm not a religious man but i do believe that a build up of love and caring from anywhere in the world can have a direct effect on someone, and this parcel shows this. It gave me the strength to carry on and i'm pleased to say mum is getting better. thank you all from my heart xxx David Rudderham, Bristol, England
Package with the Baby food and hats arrived yesterday. They now know us and where we are at the post office and it seems they are coming faster. He called us a "Fidele Client" - that is faithful customer in French. Blessings, Bob & Linda JACKSON
Dear Mary, Our box arrived late Saturday afternoon! It is filled with wonderful winter items and we began our cold, wet season with a cool front coming in and lots of rain this Saturday and Sunday! His timing is always great. Blessings to the Angels this day, Bob & Linda JACKSON
My aunt and I crochet. She has a bunch of ready made afgans she wound be willing to donate if you would have a use for them. The only thing is that they are not in squares. Please let me know if you might be able to use them. Also, I received a package from you last week and think it was the greatest. Thank You. Jill Plant
Mary Dad got his box today and was so surprised and tickled... He was amazed that someone he didn't even know would think to do someting like this for someone.... Mom said he is all wrapped up in his laprobe :))) thank you so much :)) He is feeling alot better today but still under the weather... but this brightened his day!!! /)/) ( °.°) hugs, Trish o(_('')('')
Thank you so much. I have really enjoyed going thru the cards and addressing them for the sick. God bless, angel Jen
Dear Mary & the Online Angels, I have received 2 packages from you one full of food and one of necessities and extra. We (my family) thanks you and your organization from the bottom of our hearts. It couldn't have come at a better time. I thank God for the sharing people in the world like you. We are very grateful. I know that Kimber Graham was the one to submit my name. She is like a sister I always wanted and am very proud to call her my friend (extended family). In return I am saving soda tabs and making granny squares in which I will send to Kimber and she said she will be sure to get them to you. Again thank you so much for the love and joy you brought to our lives. Sincerely, Jennifer Reynolds & The Reynolds Family
Online Angels, c/o Mrary, Thank you so much for giving the NICU these neat items. The knitted quilts, hats, and ooties will be put to good use to help keep our babies wartm. The blankets and bibs will also help make our unit feel more like home to our families. Thanks again for thinking of the NICU and our babies. Sincerely, Lorraine Easton RN Assistant Nursery Care Manager Children's Hospital of Illinois
Blessed are the caregivers and grateful are the receivers. thanks so much! Noreen Hansen
Online Angels, What a wonderful surprise to receive the package for Al. After having the seizure & spending time in the hospital & getting information on a spot on his brain, He wasverydownabout himself. When the package came in, he couldn't believe ir was for him. He has been extra tired & has been napping on the couch with the loveghan covering him up. It helped him "open Up" & talk more about his problem, which has been a plus. Thank you all & know that your wonderful efforts really bless the person that receives it! Al Wojciechowski Family
Dear Angels, Your lovely items have been received. Thank you so much. I have pulled our a few items for some Amish children I know and a couple of other children. The rest of the clothing and coverings will be held at Helping Hands as needs arise. I hope all of you have a grace - filled Thanksgiving Day. Thank you also for the light you bring into a world so dark with sorrow and suffering. Love and prayers, Sister Rosemary Esterkamp
Dear Mary & Online Angels, Once agian we here at the Cheyenne River Youth Project thank you for all you have donated to us. We appreciate everything you send and the kids really enjoy it. Best Regards, Sherri Anderson
Please know that your box of love came on a day that I was crying. It is a comfort to know that God's angels are on earth here at work in our lives every day. The gifts were beautiful. Love, Theresa Boutras
Thanking you for the many boxes of donated items you recently sent to the support group!! I have received three boxes since November!!!! We are very well stocked on the baby buntings and on the multi-colored small 10x10 blankets however, included in the last box was a beautiful solid white 12x14 blanket with a ribbon border and a very soft solid baby blue balnket which the nurses fell in love with!! Usually the nurses do not pick the solid white because it does not show well in pictures. But I just had to let you know, that blanket was a big hit!!! The 12x14 size and the soft to touch solid colors in pastel pinks, blues, yellow are much easier for the nurses to coordinate with infant outfits and so we could definately use more of that size and color. I personally fell in love with the adorable tiny orange booties because we usually do not receive booties small enough to fit our one pound babies! So as you can see, we all have picked our favorites and want to thank you for each and every one!! Renae C. Walter Perinatal Loss Coordinator
Dear Mary & Online Angels, Your kind gesture of rememberance is deeply appreciated; my Mom was love and very special to me the love ghan is on her chair in my tv room and I often sit there and cover up with it. I remember all the beautiful and wonderful times we shared, she was my best friend, thank you so much for your kindness. Your group truly does dispense love. Gratefully, Carol Kuzmick
We want to thank you for the beautiful loveghan and other items Online Angels sent to us in memory of our son. We will cherish it always. We feel so blessed to know there are so many people who really do care. Robert & Delaine Fugere
Recently I requested a love-ghan for my husband.It arrived at our home yesterday morning. To be honest, I never expected the reaction I got.At first he was very quiet. Then I noticed that his eyes were all teared up.This was a shock to me because in 13 years of marriage, I had only seen this reaction one other time, and that was at his mothers funeral.My husband just does not cry.He is 52yrs old, 6'1 and 325lbs.He has long hair in a pony tail and a long beard.I guess I am just trying to paint a picture for you. To say he was touched and loves it, would be an huge understatement.He put it under his pillow and sleeps on it.I can promise you it will be with him forever.T hank you again. Cheryl W
I just wanted to let you know that my sister received her package today. I joined this group after contacting you about her. Well, today she went to her oncologist and was told that she will have Hospice next week because there is no more they can do for her. When she called me she said the package could not have come at a better time or better day, she so much loved the idea that others care for her. Please pray for Cindy, my dear sister I love her so much and also just to let you know she has never married and was the one who cared for my mother and father until they passed away. Thank you all so much, this group is the best thing I have found in years. I love you all. Thanks Hugs Judy