Humbled to my core, and grateful with every fiber of my being

[apocalypticbob]

I received a phone call from rowangolightly last night that left Mom and I in tears and on our knees with gratitude. Apparently, ya'll are sneaky folk, because I had no idea what she was about to hit me with. She had spearheaded a fund raising campaign in the name of yours truly, and it's looking like, with the help of her generous friends list (many of whom I am grateful to count as friends as well, but some who I haven't had the pleasure of meeting), they've managed to raise a pretty hefty chunk of money toward the repair of my car.

To say that I am moved and humbled would be an understatement. I wanted to come on here and say thank you last night, but I was so emotional that typing was simply beyond me. I slept better last night than I have in almost a week, knowing that I was no longer facing an impossible challenge alone. I'm so used to just "bootstrapping up", tightening the already tight belt and going it alone that it never dawned on me to ask for help from a friends list who I knew were equally strapped for cash right now. Thankfully, I have friends who look past my stubborn independent streak and help me whether I know I need it or not.

To everyone who has contributed: Thank you, thank you, thank you! If you will allow me to pay it back, I certainly will find a way to do so. If not, please, be assured that it will be paid forward multifold. At the very least, I beg of you to allow rowangolightly to release your names to me when this is all said and done so I can send you a personal note of appreciation.

To those who wanted to contribute and were unable, but have sent your good thoughts: My thanks as well. I have been in that particular situation more often than not myself, and hope you know your good thoughts and prayers mean the world to me.

May you all be blessed as you have blessed me, and tenfold more.

(And now I have to go cry some more, but out of thanks instead of frustration for a change.)

rowangolightly, please feel free to cross post this on your journal so that those I may not have on my friends list can see it!

Comments

[bleuberi21.livejournal.com]

*hug* Love you. =0)

[ladyniniane.livejournal.com]

You are well loved, m'dear. And 'pay it forward' is *always* the best way.

[fionnabhar.livejournal.com]

<<< This.

[bountifulpots.livejournal.com]

What she said, in spades. Love you.

[hdsqrl.livejournal.com]

I know all who gave, either via cash or in spirit, feel equally blessed to have been able to do so. :)

Group hug!! :D

[capi.livejournal.com]

... and there was great rejoicing!!

*hee*

[rowangolightly.livejournal.com]

*big cheesy grin* You DO deserve it and are well-loved, my dear; this goes to prove it, if you were ever in any doubt of it.

Now I need to go take it out of my PayPal in chunks because they won't allow that big of a withdrawal at once.

And it's still coming in, too.

And yes, I'll get you a list of names; I'll admit that for a few of them, I can't quite attach their LJ handle to their real names yet. But I will give you the list I have with a couple who prefer to remain anonymous.

Love you!

[wendyzski.livejournal.com]

I wish I could have contributed but am soo happy people were able to help. We're all part of a great community and I send all good thoughts.

[flewellyn.livejournal.com]

If I'd known about this I would have chipped in!

It's so wonderful to see that you're cared for, AmberBob.

[the-egglady.livejournal.com]

You can chip in with a PayPal payment to rowangolightly@gmail.com.

[the-terrible.livejournal.com]

Yay!! *hug*

[padawansguide.livejournal.com]

If I had known, I would have chipped in! I'd still be happy to, and nothing owed. That's a phenomenal amount of money for anyone to have to fork over for car repairs. I'm so glad your friends came through for you!

[morpheus0013.livejournal.com]

Same here!

[the-egglady.livejournal.com]

You can chip in with a PayPal payment to rowangolightly@gmail.com.

[padawansguide.livejournal.com]

Thanks!

[docjeff.livejournal.com]

*Hugs you*

[ladyegreen.livejournal.com]

*Gives you a hug and love.*

[the-egglady.livejournal.com]

What's faire family for, hon? We are just glad we were able to help!. Pay back? Nah!!!!

[2giddy4u.livejournal.com]

I do beleive the saying in this world has always been, you get back what you give in life and gods know you have done more than your share of giving in many ways to many people! I am so happy to read you got some sleep last night! I am still holding to positive thoughts for this to come to swift and painless resolve and your vehicle fixed right for you! BIG HUGS!

[grizesme.livejournal.com]

{{{HUGS}}} Sometimes for pay it forward you get to be at the front of the line!!! {{{HUGS}}}