Last year I was most appreciative and quite humbled to be one of the recipients of the LBCC anonymous Santa who so graciously and lovingly bestows monetary gifts to those who have had financial hardships throughout the year.
On Friday, as I collected the mail that was delivered to my box, therein lay an envelope from the church. After opening it there was a typed written note attached with the words, “You have been selected to receive this gift by an anonymous donor in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. Please accept this in the spirit it has been given. God Bless & Merry Christmas.” It was deja vu. What a generous soul! What a heartfelt individual who displays such unselfish behavior.
This year I was not the only one in my immediate family who was a recipient of this special blessing. Mom and Dad also received an envelope in the mail with a check and the same note attached. Mom was dumbfounded because she doesn’t consider themselves financially burdened; however, it was obvious that their exorbitant medical bills over the last several months were deemed a financial crisis. Yes, the bills were steep, but Mom still felt quite embarrassed and undeserving and her first inclination was to return the check by means of the Sunday morning contribution plate because she knew there were so many others who needed the money more. I reminded her of the words in the note--“Please accept this in the spirit it has been given”--and that she should do so.
My parents have always been generous with their means whether it be giving every Sunday or a worthy cause here and there (which is more than I can say), but they have gone over and beyond in their unselfish quest to assist their own family with no strings attached. I can’t think of two people who deserve this special gift more.
What do you say to such a remarkable human being? “Thank you, Secret Santa,” seems so trivial. There really are no words to express what this wonderful gift has meant to me these past two years.
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In the past, I was blessed to be an intermediary between that giver and those who received the gift and it was a huge blessing in my life to act in that role.
I have never known, don't want to know, who this special person(s) is at Long Beach. For whatever reason, we have been the recipients of this generosity for many years. The gift is always humbling and yet brings an appreciation for this loving spirit that continues to give to many in the body at Long Beach. Enjoy the gift! Laura
I too have been a recipient and I agree with Laura, it's very humbling.
I pray and thank the Lord for this wonderful servant.
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