Today my heart is full of joy because of the women I serve, and this blog is a thank you to them!
Yes, I know October is generally considered the “letting go” month and November the “gratitude or thankful” month. But everyday is a day of gratitude, and this is a special day.
I love what I do. I’ve been blessed to serve women who care for others—women who listen, share, pray, feel empathy, show kindness and compassion, cry and celebrate with one another. They live 1Thessalonians 5:11: “Encourage one another and build each other up.” They give of themselves whether it’s at a workshop, a Coffee Connect, a phone call or an encouraging text. They’re always faithful, and I appreciate the support and encouragement they give to me.
In May, I started planning a fundraiser for the month of September with Susan of Gardens of Grace. This was the first fundraiser to be sponsored by Eva Marie Workshops because all the 2020 fundraisers were cancelled due to COVID. This particular fundraiser was to help a sister in need.
God was gracious to us; He gave us perfect weather to be outdoors on the first Saturday of autumn. There was laughter and joy, conversation and fellowship, and lots of creativity. Our host, Susan, grows beautiful dahlias, and she gave us a lesson on how to do a flower arrangement in a mason jar. All of us went home with two gorgeous arrangements. It was a fun morning for all, and it brought much-needed assistance to another.
The woman we helped couldn’t be there, but she let Susan interview her and we heard her story. We may never meet her, but our hearts were connected that day. Below is her thank you to all of you.
“I’m touched by these heartfelt cards. Very generous gifts…so grateful and happy I was able to get the message out there…These women are a special group, maybe I’ll meet some of them one day….Love…”
When we give of our time, money, talents or creativity, our hearts are full because we gave with joy. Not only did we bring joy to another person, but all of us were blessed too.
Thank you for helping to make this fundraiser a success. A special thanks to our Pampered Chef Hostess, Gisela, and everyone who purchased the product. We received $170 from Pampered Chef!
In total, we raised $600.00 for her. Together we can accomplish so much. May God bless you for blessing others.
Thank you for serving with a willing, giving heart and a caring, joyful spirit.
It truly was a blessed time “in the garden”. Thank you, Marie for joining the fight to support & encourage a woman owned small business and most importantly, a local woman in need!
You’re welcome. We were blessed with a beautiful day “in the garden”.
Thank you
Thank was so awesome! God is great!
Yes, He is great.
Thank you for the kind words. I’m truly blessed by the women I serve.
What a blessing to see your passion and the efforts of all the women help another woman in a time of need! Your live snd joy for others shines through💝