Secret Santa...its time

[monster]

I am so privileged to know you guys. Thanks Red for coordinating all of this and thanks to all who are donating. Just watching this thread has filled my heart with love and joy.

Hugs,
monster

[hurt at work]

i no i was late red but i first classed it to you it will be there today.

[jayne]

is this the best group of peaple or what...

[red1030]

Hi all... knowing that some money was coming I spent some more on the family with 7 children. They each only got one thing for Christmas and through Disney I was able to give them two things each for very little. I am still waiting to hear from the other family that I told you about, and am sending a $100.00 to the family who needs a meal. Consequently, I have spent another 97.80 from Disney, 56.91 from walmart, and $100.00 through palpay. This means that I have over spent from what I have about $390.00. I know it is coming, however, always know that I am telling you where the money is going but if I over spend I don't expect any of you to cover it. It is my responsibility and my heart that gets in the way sometimes. When you do, I appreciate it, but don't expect it. You are all the best of the best of people. I even had a women register because she was watching this and wanted to contribute to the fund. I believe we make a great example of charity during Christmas. These kids will all have a great Christmas because of all of us. WE have bought for 13 kids and 6 families at this point..a total of $845.00 if I have added this all correctly. It is sort of hard to keep track of it all and then it all comes out of my checking account or credit cards and I have not deposited all the money. Thanks so much everyone. This is a blessing to do and I would recommend that everyone should do it at least once..so that they get all the warm felt thank yous, from the kids parents, grandparents and so forth. I know that my Christmas is going to be so much more because of all the kids that will have smiling faces on Christmas eve or morn... it is a priviledge to know all of you. Love you Red

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[jayne]

you are one awesome lady....

[red1030]

Hi all...just an update....after I deposit the $475.00 that I have on my desk I have one more order to make and I will do it tomorrow. I will be able to give a total in and out most likely at the end of the week. I am still expecting some in the mail which amounts to about $130.00. Thanks to all the contributors and may your christmas wishes all come true...love you all Red

[red1030]

Hi all... just an update...I deposited the $475.00 that I had setting on my desk from all of you. With that I have deposited a total of 675.00 with out my donation. I have spent a total of $836.51 which leaves a minus amount of 161.51. I have three checks that I am expecting today and I still need to add in my donation. Another issue that has arisen is a family member of a forum member injuried worker has contacted me about her two children ages 1 (boy) and 3 (girl). They are living with their grandmother due to tragic events. I have setting in a cart in the amount of about $145.00 for these two children. I do not feel that I should spend secret santa donations meant for our IW children since these two children do not meet that criteria, however, my heart says that I want to do something for them. One of our members has volunteered to send them a gift card to buy food and I am sending toys and clothes for the children. Here is my plan. When the $170.00 get here, I will be plus about $9.00 without my donation. I would like to use my donation to buy the stuff in the cart for these two chldren who will not have a Christmas without us. THe grandmother is disabled and without income so this is the only way these little children will have a christmas. Is it ok, if I use my donation to buy for these children, if not I understand and I will sent a check back to donators of what is over the amount spent after I put in my orignal planned donation...I am one of the numbers. Just let me know...I need to do this soon. Love Red

[jayne]

you do what your heart tells you to.....if its for a child and we have the donations to cover it go for it......I sure love you

[Bummer Knees]

Red

If the money is there, and a child is in need, then go for it.

Red, You are a very generous person.

[red1030]

Everyday, I come here to read and sometime contribute or write. However, never have I met a more loving and caring group of people in my life. jayne...I sure do love you too....like a sis you know...you are and always be family in my book... thank you for your support. Bummer...you too...you are very generous in many ways..and thank of what you do in your program to help children. Secret santa is my only means at this time to really do anything valuable to help chldren....thanks for your kindness and support...true friends are very hard to find like we all have here. I am going to write a note to someone and then I will let you know how I am going to handle this. I am going to buy for the kids requardless..just makes a difference on whether I can get the it too them in time for Christams. Love you both Red