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I Celebrated Last Night and I Don't Know Whom to Thank

2/6/2014

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Yesterday morning was rough.  The 'I cried all the way to work' kind of rough.  I always save my tears for the car because it is the only time I am alone.  Is that dramatic, or what?  Anyway, I won't detail our morning for you because it was pretty typical but it took more than I had and I lost it, a little.  I swear this story gets better.

The day at worked passed as usual but I was unfocused and feeling a bit defeated.  I can't tell you exactly why.  The brutal winter we are having?  Sleepless nights?  Worry about saving the money to get our family to New York.  Whatever it was, it was winning and the day was getting way ahead of me.  I was relieved to see its end.

As I drove home, I decided to check the mail.  Now, forgive me for being cryptic here but It has to be this way.  Inside was a letter addressed to "The Mouland Family".  I threw it on the counter when I got inside and forgot about it until I had the girls settled with a snack.  I noticed there was no return address and the postmark held no information either.  I opened it and found a note and gift; a gift so generous that my hands were shaking.  I won't tell you more (I guess I couldn't if I wanted to) because this person went to a lot of trouble to remain anonymous.  I just needed to let that person know that their gift arrived safely and we are beyond grateful.  We read the rules and we will honour your wishes.  

Of course, in the spirit of paying it forward I will spend today dreaming up a way I can make someone else feel the way I do right now.

Thank You.  

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H Reed
2/6/2014 05:55:27 am

and you wonder why we all,just LOVE YOU to PIECES..............You must be made from the MAGIC of the STARS....................Shanell,and I know there are other members of your family who have "IT" too.LOVELY POST,as usual,honest and touching,your magic continues..........................HUGS,HEZ.

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Melody Ayer
2/6/2014 06:54:01 am

So happy for you. :-) Please make sure you get that bottle of champagne!

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Kerry
2/6/2014 08:41:24 am

There are angels on earth Shanell, you and the anonymous giver are two of them. You so deserve it.

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Susan Clarke(Kleyn-Molekamp)
2/6/2014 08:50:53 am

I cried when I read this. I am not sure why because I also was smiling. You and your family deserve this gift more than you know, more than any of us know. I am so happy for you. The giving, caring wonderful person(s) who gave it to you are now blessed, too. You have a grateful heart.xox

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Jan link
2/7/2014 01:31:05 am

Yay!

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Kerry (again)
2/8/2014 02:58:39 pm

I was thinking you could pay it forward to Maya @ Rockstar Ronan. I got onto their website via you. She is another outstanding angel on this earth striving to make a difference-just like you :-)

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Reenie
2/11/2014 05:19:47 am

That's awesome!!

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Sophie
2/12/2014 04:46:48 am

So amazing to read this. The kindness of others really does make the world go around. And if there's ever a family who deserves it!

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