Christmas Giveaway Thread for those in need 2020. It's happening.. again! (Final Update status on P.31)

Latest Update:

Another 4 requests filled. We are now at around 125 requests filled, including 11 Amazon orders. Still waiting for three email replies on Amazon requests:

Kenny B. (general request)
Bright Side (request for skateboard kid and another kid)
Christy P. (request about Lego and paintball)

If you read this, please check your emails, so we can see what still can be done. I know that Amazon delivery times will also get extended in the coming days. Maybe we can still do something, but we need to act fast.

All in all still room for one or two moar. And then we really need to close this GiveAway. It truly has been a blast, thanks to all of you. As exhausting as it was, it also gave tremendous energy. What a blessing to do this.

For who likes numbers, I just checked and besides all the posts here, there were:

- about 250 exchanges in email
- 115 PayPal transactions
- 11 Amazon orders, split across several sub orders.

All in all, from the funds alone, brought together through so many beautiful souls, with:

- an average of $50 per request
- we sent out close to $6,500 on PayPal
- we sent out close to $ 900 in gifts on Amazon

to those who could use it most. And that is even excluding all the beautiful gestures that the Angel Elves in this thread made directly to people in need.

- All of the above has been done in around 62 hours.

I would say that is quite an achievement and deserves a big APPLAUSE to everyone involved, in whatever form you contributed. It shows that when push comes to shove, even on a quite 'energetic' forum like GLP we as a community can get together to spread some hope, encouragement and light in darker times. And that to me has always been the ultimate goal of this Christmas GiveAway.

Thank you, thank you, thank you everyone!!

And even though we are really close to the GiveAway ending, it doesn't mean this thread has to end. So feel free to continue posting and continue to create and keep the Christmas spirit going.

And we also will see about some last minute requests, till we are really done.

Much love, Merry Christmas and God Bless all of you!

Happy update time!!!! We took the road trip to meet Toledo Chris and his roommate! 2 very nice young men that are having a bit of hard luck, like so many this year. We had a nice little visit and will stay in touch. I'm looking forward to it!

While I'm here, thanks everyone for the mail prayers! I felt silly about it this morning, but maybe it'll work for everyone else expecting mail, too. We had a bill in the mail when we got home from out of state. First real mail in over a week! They could've kept that one!! LoL

All in all, a VERY good day!

That's awesome, TB! About the road trip, not the bill in the mail. LOL. :)

I know, right!?! It was even snowing and raining when we drove out there! So much excitement in one day! You think I've been at home too long!?!

About the bill, if everyone gets one REAL piece of mail, maybe the clog in the drain will break and it'll all get delivered in time. Yeah I know, but it's a fun, little world for a second! LOL

Do you have access to a Walmart for grocery pickup or delivery? I can offer you a Walmart e-gift card to be delivered today. I would need your email address. I'm sorry that I can't send money. :)

Lol. We are planning to take a drive somewhere next week for our anniversary. Just to a state park or something if the weather is good. I'm more excited about that than last year when we took the train to NYC! Lol, it's been a long year.

Glad your road trip was fun and successful. Good job!

And thank you my dear goodwillgall for these words. *bows*

Happy update time!!!! We took the road trip to meet Toledo Chris and his roommate! 2 very nice young men that are having a bit of hard luck, like so many this year. We had a nice little visit and will stay in touch. I'm looking forward to it!

While I'm here, thanks everyone for the mail prayers! I felt silly about it this morning, but maybe it'll work for everyone else expecting mail, too. We had a bill in the mail when we got home from out of state. First real mail in over a week! They could've kept that one!! LoL

All in all, a VERY good day!

Happy update time!!!! We took the road trip to meet Toledo Chris and his roommate! 2 very nice young men that are having a bit of hard luck, like so many this year. We had a nice little visit and will stay in touch. I'm looking forward to it!

While I'm here, thanks everyone for the mail prayers! I felt silly about it this morning, but maybe it'll work for everyone else expecting mail, too. We had a bill in the mail when we got home from out of state. First real mail in over a week! They could've kept that one!! LoL

All in all, a VERY good day!

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Happy update time!!!! We took the road trip to meet Toledo Chris and his roommate! 2 very nice young men that are having a bit of hard luck, like so many this year. We had a nice little visit and will stay in touch. I'm looking forward to it!

While I'm here, thanks everyone for the mail prayers! I felt silly about it this morning, but maybe it'll work for everyone else expecting mail, too. We had a bill in the mail when we got home from out of state. First real mail in over a week! They could've kept that one!! LoL

All in all, a VERY good day!

Omgosh, ballet AND Carol of the Bells? I am a dance tard from way back. That was awesome!

She's amazing! Also an angel.

She really IS amazing! And to think I got stuck with a heavy piano! LOL

I was saying earlier today that I wish I could play piano. Music is so healing.

No money to spare but a couple of full membership upgrades and prayers when asked for.

Sometimes it is hard to sit back and not be able to help others in need.

Sometimes it is hard to put aside pessimism that the people are really in need.

Sometimes it is hard to have trust in others.

Sometimes it is easier to just believe in the goodness of people, to remember there really are good souls out there and to remember most of all God ways are not always the way WE would have done it or seen it happen.

It's also hard to ask for help when you need it, especially emotionally. For those struggling at this time of year - reach out to any one of us and we will offer a shoulder, a prayer and just chatting.

Thank you for sharing that, Simple! :)

I grew up playing piano, too, TB. I don't think I had your talent, though. Dance was my favorite. It came easier to me. Although I love music, too! My dad can play anything. My little niece is learning the cello, which is awesome. :)

...WHY IS THIS THREAD STILL UP?!....ALL I WANTED WAS AN EMPTY BOX OF 'CHICKLETS'....AND I DIDN'T EVEN GET THAT!!!!!

UH,CAPMAN ;D.....

...WHY IS THIS THREAD STILL UP?!....ALL I WANTED WAS AN EMPTY BOX OF 'CHICKLETS'....AND I DIDN'T EVEN GET THAT!!!!!

UH,CAPMAN ;D.....

I don't think we've been introduced yet, CAPMAN, but I enjoy your posts all the time. Sorry about the box. The mail is still screwed up! Do people still eat chicklets?

Hey Caps, my understanding is that you were taken care of. I hope all went through for you.

Want me to send you some chicklets?

I loved that gum when I was little lol.

THANK YOU FOR THE 'OBSERVATIONS'. IT'S NICE TO GET NOTICED.
NOT SURE WHAT U MEAN ABOUT THE BOX AND THE MAIL. I RECALL YOUR AVATAR NAME. CHICKLETS NO LONGER EXIST DUE TO MY CLASS
ACTION LAWSUIT AGAINST THEM..... I HAD TO GO TO RE-HAB FOR THEM IN '73, '77, '79, '81 AND '83 WHEN I GRADUATED HIGH SCHOOL.

Hi, my old friend! You know I was offline for quite awhile. I'm still catching up on news that everyone else knows. A HUGE hug sent your way.

I'm a ton closer to you now than I was before. If everyone ever gets healthy enough or I find myself in your town, I'll look you up. It could happen now. LOL I was on the turnpike today and thought of you! Holler at me if you find yourself in Ohio!