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How else can I describe my current state of mind as I sit here shaking, literally trembling . . . I am (almost) speechless !!
Thank you to so many for all your kindness, in assisting my family to raise the funds needed to adopt two Autism Service dogs for Sarah and Gareth, my grandchildren. I am so privileged to 'know' you all, there is a sense of caring here which truly has helped me maintain focus, rather than sit in a corner and bemoan my lot. It has become my mission to support my daughter, to help these children learn and develop their varied potential, and to support their two sisters age 9 & 12 , when the attention seems always directed to Sarah(11) and Gareth(8).
Thank you all (you know whom you are) from the bottom of my heart . What a surprise when this large pink envelope arrived at noon, with the most beautiful card (can you hear me saying "what in the world, why I am I receiving this card"), then I opened it, saw the names, a lovely letter from our Dutch, and the amazing, generous cheque enclosed.
How can I thank you - this is a huge help, and will be in the trust account later today.
From myself, Sarah & Gareth, their sibs Mary & Emlyn, their Mummy, Colleen and their Auntie Megan, thank you, thank you, thank you. Special thanks to Dutch for (apparently) being the driving force behind this huge surprise. Group hug now please, as I sit here in tears.
Blessings,
Mary

HOORAY, you got it then"!!!!
So very pleased for you and the children Mary and hoping that the dogs bring a great sense of independece for the children.
Dutch has been tirelesley (sp) over the last few months working so hard to make this a success. She has a heart of gold.
Lots of Love to you and all your very special family.
Claire xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

sorry I have tears too ~ a well deserved cause Dutch is a wonderful lady and you and you daughter are truly blessed with these children and they will enjoy the dogs immensly {{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{[hug}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}} x

So glad it's arrived Mary, we have been on pins waiting for it to arrive. I can't write much as I am near tears as well for you so I will second everything Clairejo has said. It was a real pleasure to help, and hope you can get the dogs that little bit sooner.
Love to you and all your special family.
Thanks Dutch for everything you did.

Love Caz xx

Mary , I think we will all be in tears reading this, thanks to our Joyce who never stops, we feel your joy, love and prayers to you and your family...

Jean xx

Enjoying the group hug, lol. x

Awww atlast it has arrived, was talking to Dutch about half hour or so ago, she was wondering where it was!!!

l have tears here aswell:o)))
Lets hope it means the dogs will arrive sooner for your grandchildren. Its a pleasure:o))))

Dutch is a treasure who loves to help others:o))

Take care:o)
((((((((((GROUP HUG))))))))))
jude xx

Hello everyone this all goes to show what ive said all along ,when someone needs our help we all pull together,old friends and new and my friends i could ,nt have it without all your help,and i would do it all over again just to bring asmile to the family faces,Mary my friend you,ve worked so hard so we thought we would give you alittle help,and i myself thank you all from the bottom of my heart and theres no thanks need,i dont expect any i did what i wanted to do,take care
Love Dutchxx
ps thanks Gina and Jude as i would have miss it

Mary like Caz said, we have all been wondering where this cheque had got to, (has it been stuck in the postal service strike?).
I tried to phone you just now, as now I don't have to worry about letting the cat out of the bag!
Thank you to Dutch for taking on such a big job with the collection. I know she has worked very hard to try to add more to the fund. Mary I'm so happy for you all .xxxx

Oh Mary you are so very welcome, you deserve all the help we can give you and I hope that it brings the dogs that much closer for Gareth and Sarah. I am so pleased it has arrived at last.

Despite what you say Joyce, of course you deserve our thanks, you work so tirelessly on behalf of others, thank you.

Love
Ann
Glos

lovely news nudged
xx

Nudging to repeat my profound gratitude, you will never know what a boost this has been to us, and not just financially. Some days it is very hard to keep going, to keep trying, to hold onto faint hope.
Today, I and my family have been hugged by 'the kindness of strangers'.
Bless your dear hearts.
Mary

Mary it's our pleasure to have helped, and somewhere out there, you never know, there could be someone else watching you and planing to help, I hope so xxx

Will try to ring you again when I and you have a little more time xxx

Mary so happy you have received the cheque and hope the dogs bring much happiness to your grandchildren - bless them.

Also, I must say a BIG thank you to Dutch who has a heart of gold - 3 cheers for our Dutch
Hip hip horray
Hip hp hooray
Hip hip horray !!
God bless you too Dutch

Love Mary xx

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Mary so very glad that it got to you safely and lifts a little of the burden of your sholdiers.
Dutch texted me at 1a.m. (Irish time) on wednesday to tell me to look at the thread, so came back on here and saw it.I did wonder why she was up so late as Holland are 1 hour ahead of us.
Hope that she gets well soon and is back on.
LILY.

Mega (((( HUGS ))) for everyone.

Lindy :)

Hi Mary,

How typical that I missed the 'grand arrival' which was delivered while I was away!

I am very pleased to have been able to help a little and hope the dogs will soon be with you and helping make life easier and safer for you all.

Will try and talk to you soon my dear friend Mary.

love and hugs and big thanks to our Joyce,

Lizxxx