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Post by jenjie on Nov 22, 2015 3:20:53 GMT
pics of each item on page 2 because AussieMeg is a sticky beak  I've mentioned before about a group of online friends I've been with since we were pregnant posting on babycenter 18 years ago. A few of the girls surprised me in a wonderful way by showing up at Fred's funeral service. Today a few of them came to visit. It was a sweet time although the conversation didn't start flowing comfortably until we went to dinner. There's just something about food! LOL  But listen to this. They gave me a gift. First this box - a pandora bracelet with a heart, which I didn't realize at first has a picture of me and Fred.   Then a card signed by 19 people! It made its way all over the country, NJ to CA, TX to RI to MI, SC to MO and I don't remember where else, plus a detour to Canada! There are personal notes and cards inside from each one, which I will read when ds10 goes to bed.  Then a larger box with a dozen more charms. Each one has a note explaining why she chose that particular charm.   This is representative of each one  There is a legend with a photo and description of each charm, the sentiment behind it and who gave it. Here is the bracelet with most of the charms.  For some reason a few didn't fit so I put them on my necklace. ETA A Google search showed me how to thread the charms onto the bracelet.  It was all so sweet and very overwhelming. They've been working on this since June and it took til now To get it to me but it was at just the right time. Two days ago last year was the day my dad went to ICU and died 9 days later. It was also the day fred first went to the doctor to find out what was wrong with him. So perfect timing. We have been through a lot together over the years. I'm just overwhelmed in such a good way. |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 22, 2015 3:24:43 GMT
That is the sweetest thing ever! You are very blessed |
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Post by scrappinwithoutpeas on Nov 22, 2015 3:27:03 GMT
Awwwwww! This brings tears to my eyes (and no, that's not just because I'm also listening to Adele's 25 at the same time, LOL). That's so sweet and wonderful!
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Post by jenjie on Nov 22, 2015 3:27:31 GMT
That is the sweetest thing ever! You are very blessed You are so right. And I know it. And you know it's not about the bracelet. it's about what it represents. |
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Post by Chips on Nov 22, 2015 3:31:17 GMT
What an amazing and beautiful blessing!!! To be so loved by friends that you met on Baby Center online 18 years ago is a treasure <3
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Post by DinCA on Nov 22, 2015 3:36:37 GMT
What an incredibly thoughtful and beautiful gift! I love how they were able to individually personalize it.
I know this next month is going to be a hard one for you and your family so I'll keep you in my prayers.
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Post by KelleeM on Nov 22, 2015 3:36:42 GMT
What precious friends! I have happy tears...you certainly are blessed and are obviously well loved.  |
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Post by jenjie on Nov 22, 2015 3:39:55 GMT
What an amazing and beautiful blessing!!! To be so loved by friends that you met on Baby Center online 18 years ago is a treasure <3 Yes we have seen each other through a lot of ups and downs over the years. It's been something very special. |
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Post by MDscrapaholic on Nov 22, 2015 3:41:27 GMT
What a wonderful, thoughtful group of friends! The bracelet is beautiful!
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Post by moodyblue on Nov 22, 2015 3:48:46 GMT
What an amazing story of friendship and caring!
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Post by psoccer on Nov 22, 2015 3:54:39 GMT
You are so lucky to have developed such a great group of friends. I don't have words, I am so happy that you have such amazing people in your life, it is such a wonderful reflection of you as well.
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Post by akathy on Nov 22, 2015 3:56:53 GMT
Friends are truly a gift from God and you are very blessed |
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Post by Peamac on Nov 22, 2015 3:59:59 GMT
How kind and thoughtful of them!
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Post by blarneygirl on Nov 22, 2015 4:05:06 GMT
What a wonderful gift of friendship. I have a circle of Internet friends I originally met online as well. This is the part of the Internet that I love! I'm so glad they were able to support you in real life!
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Post by gritzi on Nov 22, 2015 4:43:05 GMT
What a beautiful, thoughtful gift!
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Post by scrapmaven on Nov 22, 2015 4:43:04 GMT
You have very dear friends who truly love and care about you. You would be there for them in a minute if needed and that is why you have such lovely friends. You draw them to you w/your positive spirit and compassionate nature. So there!
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Post by TXMary on Nov 22, 2015 4:56:16 GMT
That's such a beautiful and caring thing for them to do! True friends are such a treasure. Hugs and prayers for you in the days ahead. I wish you a peaceful holiday season.
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Post by jenjie on Nov 22, 2015 5:07:50 GMT
scrapmaven did you really "so there" me! Them's fighting words on NSBR! LOL. Thank you as always for your kind words.
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Post by angel97701 on Nov 22, 2015 5:27:10 GMT
What a blessing friends can be, even those we have only met through the interwebs! Happy tears here too that your friends really made a difference for you at time that you really needed it! |
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Post by patin on Nov 22, 2015 5:40:06 GMT
To have a friend , you must be a friend. Jenjie, it doesn't surprise me that you have such caring friends , cuz you are too. But oh my, this made be cry. What a wonderful gift! Will be praying for you this season.
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Post by M in Carolina on Nov 22, 2015 5:41:50 GMT
How wonderful!
I, too, have been blessed by friends I've met online. Carolina71 is a dear friend of mine and an amazing pea. You've been such an encouragement to me as well--even when you were going through everything with Fred. When I'd send you messages to encourage you, I wound up being encouraged as well.
I haven't felt well for the past few months and haven't been as outgoing as I should have been, but I have been thinking about you and praying for you even when I haven't told you specifically.
I hope you continue to heal and am so thrilled to hear how you're paying it forward and helping other people. Encouraging others winds up helping the encourager as well. God knew what he was doing when he told us in the New Testament that we should get together in fellowship and help other Christians. It's so much easier to deal with the stresses of life when you share those burdens with others. Your joys are also sweeter when you have friends to share those with as well.
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Post by tanya2 on Nov 22, 2015 5:55:46 GMT
wow that is so wonderful! you are truly lucky to have each other
I also have a group of online friends that met at babycenter 16 or so years ago, and we still chat. They are a fabulous group of women too
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Post by Deleted on Nov 22, 2015 6:02:43 GMT
The timing wasn't an accident. I am sure the Lord was aware of you and that you needed that special reminder during this time. You are in my prayers and many, many others!
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Post by ktdoesntscrap on Nov 22, 2015 6:22:51 GMT
Oh my how special.
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Post by JoP on Nov 22, 2015 6:28:13 GMT
jenjie reading that brought teas to my eyes. What a wonderful caring special group of online friends to have
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Post by AussieMeg on Nov 22, 2015 7:15:34 GMT
What an amazing and thoughtful gift, you have some wonderful on-line (now IRL!) friends. I might sound like a sticky beak, but I would really love to see more of the charms and learn their significance. So sweet!
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Post by tincin on Nov 22, 2015 7:20:38 GMT
That is awesome. Such a nice thing to do for such a nice gal.
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Post by anniebygaslight on Nov 22, 2015 11:01:48 GMT
How lovely.
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Post by jenjie on Nov 22, 2015 11:11:30 GMT
wow that is so wonderful! you are truly lucky to have each other I also have a group of online friends that met at babycenter 16 or so years ago, and we still chat. They are a fabulous group of women too Really! That's great. I tried joining the birth month boards for my other kids but I didn't stay long. I guess my expectations were too high. Some things are so special you can't replicate it. |
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Post by jenjie on Nov 22, 2015 11:14:08 GMT
What an amazing and thoughtful gift, you have some wonderful on-line (now IRL!) friends. I might sound like a sticky beak, but I would really love to see more of the charms and learn their significance. So sweet! Ask and you shall receive! More pics to follow. Sticky beak. You may need to explain that one AussieMeg |
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