Saying thank you.
Tags:Ever notice how sometimes saying "thank you" just doesn't seem to do an act, words, a gift, justice?
This weekend at Scraptacular, at the end of my last workshop, I was presented with a check for $1200 to be donated to an Autism foundation of my choice on behalf of the owners, employees and customers of the store.
For the last month or so they have been raising money through donations, make & takes, and a raffle all to benefit Autism awareness, education, research. As you can imagine, I totally lost it when presented with this check (actually I pretty much lost it when Pam asked me to come up to the front and just started talking about autism) - it totally took me by surprise. The thought, the energy, the time and the passion that went into the whole thing just blew me away.
So thank you Pam, Rick, Ricky, Val, Tricia, Jenn, Nicole, Jen, Erika, Stephanie, Janie, Tara, and anyone else I am forgetting at this early hour in the airport. Thank you for always treating me like family. Thank you for doing this amazing thing that has the potential to benefit so many. Thank you for doing good. I love you guys.
And as an extra little bit of serendipity, the raffle tickets being bought were for a grand prize to have me design a layout with the winners photos. I drew the winner (Sue) yesterday afternoon and we called her on the phone to give her the news. You will not believe what Sue is doing this month...she is running a camp for kids ages 2-teen with autism. Yep. Serendipity. She will be sending me a bunch of photos from the camp and I am going to put together an album for her.
And thank you to each of the women (and Ricky) in the workshops. Thanks for coming to play and for sharing your stories and taking a break and being open to doing something outside of your comfort zone. I had the best time. Looking forward to seeing everyone again soon!
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Wow, very moving story, had me crying already this morning lol. My Fiance's brother has Autism..... every day is magic
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soooo happy to read...I so got goose bumps reading about Sue the draw winner, God is amazing!
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What a great post! What a great string of moments, too. Somehow, it makes me feel more deeply that everything -- all of it -- is utterly amazing!
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Wow - what a touching post --thank you
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ali . . .God is amazing . . and so are you. You have connected me to the world of Autism also. My niece was just home this weekend . . she is an occupational therapist in Manhattan (NYC) and works with children with Autism . . . shared amazing stories with me.
I can't wait for you to come to PA in January to teach . . .I am still finalizing my plans for my fundraiser . . . one thing I will be doing is making up a Longaberger Spin Organizer filled with scrapbooking items (gotta combine my two direct sales business!) amd will be doing a raffle for that . . .also hope to give a portion of the weekend sales to autism research and I know that Rollie has things in the works too!
Nothing better than helping to make the world a better place!
denise
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Today's post touched me deeply - thanks so much for the frequent posts.
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this made me well up--it is nice to know that people have big hearts. you are deserving of such kindness and so are the children who will be helped by the large donation :)
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What a wonderful gift and such generous people. Thanks for posting this, it put a smile on my face.
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How cool is that???? It's so awesome to read about the way this hobby brings out the best in people!
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Isn't it just amazing and wonderful how people connect with other people. How strangers and friends reach out to others? Loved reading about your experience and the fundraising. It is heart-warming to see how caring the human race can be! -Diane
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Count me in as having goosebumps after reading that story as well. So very moving.
What a wonderful thing for them to do. Wow.
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AMAZING ALI!! That is so wonderful! That makes me so joyful, that they would do that for you and for all the children! I must say, that after meeting you at Suzy's and chatting with you about our little ones, you are an amazing inspiration! You share so much and are so positive about everything, that it is contagious! Thanks for that!
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What goes around, comes around. How very generous of them, inspired by how very generous you are. Generosity begets generosity.
And, how cool is that about the winner,...serendipity at it's finest!
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cool ~ very cool.
i'm all about karma.
somebody said it perfectly ~ god is in the details.
mj
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wow wow wow--that is so cool!!
you inspire in so many ways--you are truly THE most amazing woman!!!!!
wow.
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How cool is that? Wow. I am so impressed by the generosity and depth of caring of so many people.
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oh Ali this got me all teary I can imagine how you must have felt. what a wonderful woman to do such a thing. And not a coincedence that you had sue as a winner, not a coincedence at all! just faith.Love you!
corinnexxx
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wow! ok, wow!! what a beautiful and generous way to say thank you, to you, as well! thanks for sharing that story. LOVE hearing about how things come back to those who do such GOOD stuff in LIFE.
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OMIGOSH! That is so great. How touching. Generosity like that is really a blessing and so very thoughtful. Thank you for sharing that.
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wow ali.. that is sooooo amazing :) makes you just feel good reading about it...
some special people for sure :)
enjoy making that album for sue :)
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