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Marc Jacobs

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Today when the mailman knocked on my door he handed me a package...from a secret santa.  Not my Stylethread SS...since I got her fabulous package already...but another secret santa.  The only thing I can figure out from the box is that it was shipped from NC.  A card inside read: "You have touched my heart.  Keep being strong and brave.  Just a little stocking in a box.  Love - Santa"


The box itself was full to the brim of all sorts of wonderful things. Gorgeous notecards, socks, soap, tissues, a makeup bag, napkins, a bookmark, a gorgeous keychain, lipgloss and a card that says we will be getting a year's subscription to child magazine.  I am probably forgetting something because I have to keep stopping and dry my eyes! 


I just wanted to let whomever this person is know that I am so grateful.  I joined this forum in order to have a place where I didn't have to think about the other stuff going on in my life...to reclaim part of the identity I used to have...to chat about all sorts of things and escape for a little bit.  And now I find I have drawn closer to people on this forum than I have to most people in my everyday life.  It's so easy to just share...with no fear of recrimination. 


My son and I are the lucky ones this year...we have received an outpouring of support and love and generosity without which we probably would not have made it. 


Dear Secret Santa: I am crying now because I can't wrap my mind around the thought that someone would do something like this for me.  I want you to know that wherever you are, I am praying for you.  I don't know who you are and I wish I did, so that I could say thank you in some more personal fashion.  I can't begin to explain what a wonderful thing you have done.  I feel stronger for it, somehow.  As though there must be somebody out there rooting for me, someone who thinks that this year I will overcome...I will succeed.  And knowing that makes a difference.  It really does.  It means I don't feel totally alone.  It means I feel like I can do this.  It means that for just a little while I can be totally and completely happy as I 'reopen' this box when my son wakes up from his nap and show him my christmas presents.


Bless you this holiday and always.  May your coming year be as full of joy as I am at this moment. I thank you from the bottom of my heart.


 



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What a truly AMAZING surprise!  And you deserve such a wonderful gift!

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what a great SS! you deserve it Leah!




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seriously the outpouring of love and support from the girls of stylethread is just so awe-inspiring.  i'm typing w/ tears in my eyes right now, tears of joy and respect and gratitude for being part of such a wonderful community.  thanks for sharing leah_leanna, and to leah_leanna's santa, thanks for giving--you've touched us all.



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that's so sweet.  and leah, you definitely do deserve it!


way to go, ss.  you rock!



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Awwww!  That is so cool!  I'm trying to hold back the tears since I'm at work, but that is so sweet.  And you definitely deserve it.  I wish I could take credit for it, since I'm from NC and all, but I have to say it wasn't me. 


I am so glad to hear that your Christmas is turning out so well.  It sounds like this past year was pretty rough for you and your son, so I'm glad the year is coming to a close on a high note.  I hope 2006 is a great year for both of you.



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Wow. I'm speechless right now. *sort of* I'm so happy someone on ST did that for you! You deserve it. Yay Leah_Leanna! Yay ST! Yay Secret Santa!!

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awww, that's so sweet. You totally deserve it.

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Up until reading this I just didn't really have the Christmas spirit this year. Thank  you  Leah and thank you Leah's SS. You've both made me love Christmas once again. 

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Wow, what a wonderful thing.  You totally deserve it Leah, and remember that we're all rooting for you and we're all hear to lend an ear.

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OMG, how wonderful! I can't think of anyone who deserves it more.

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This is so wonderful, so beautiful. I wish I had more to say, but I'm speechless.



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Chanel

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teary eyes as i read this, this is so heart warming and sweet, if you find out you S+S please share- have a Merry Christmas - hugs to you

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That is so great.No one deserves more of a Merry Christmas then you and your son. What a great ss.


 




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What a touching story. I am soo soo glad some beautiful person did this for you!

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Good grief, I knew I should have worn my glasses today.  Now, my contacts are all cloudy from my tears.  That is so wonderful, leah.  I agree with the others -- that no one deserves it more.  Words cannot describe how selfless an act that was and I hope we learn this SS's identity some day.  I have a sneaking suspicion this person will want to remain anonymous. 


I will be praying for you and your son this holiday season and beyond.  Have a Merry Christmas and God bless you and yours.



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that is the most beautiful and touching thing i have heard all year.  this is really what Christmas is about.  I am crying and speechless.   How wonderful!

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Misty wrote:

I will be praying for you and your son this holiday season and beyond.  Have a Merry Christmas and God bless you and yours.

Ditto!! 


I'm so glad that someone did this for you, and very proud of that person (and the fact that she was a stylethread gal)!  I hope you and your son have a wonderful Christmas! 



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That's such a great story, leah.  I hope you and your son are having a very Merry Christmas today!

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