My CHRISTMAS challenge:):)

Yes GOD still talks to his children, The quilting machine that I bought was listed on Craigs List, it was priced at $200. I called the lady it was over a week before I could go look at it, God told me it was mine,but I was to give the lady $300, my husband said if she wanted 300 she would have asked for it. So not to give it to her. Went to pick it up and the lady said God ment for you to have this machine, My husband was with me so I only gave her $200, as soon as I got home I put $100. cash in an envelope put her address on mailed it to her. I still have the letter she wrote me. about how she needed tires for her car and the extra 100 was just what she needed. So I did the right thing. We just have to listen, and know his voice

Carolyn,you are a wonderful example of what Christmas is all about. Not only now but all through the year.
Bev

Carolyn this is so nice of you AND yes God does speak to us One sunday morning god spoke to me and told me to give Wilma the twenty I had in my purse .I did what he ask ,and that night she told me you just don't know how bad I needed that I told her yes i did God told me to give it to her,
I try to give when he tells me to .God does know best. And my sweet friend you did what he said and you will be blessed .
Hugs lenamae

Way to go Carolyn, this is the true meaning of Christmas!!! Hugs to you!! Vicki

Thank heavens for the generosity of wonderful people like you! I'm sure your efforts will make a world of difference for them at Christmas!

Carolyn, you will be blessed by your generosity.

Carolyn,
You have just reminded all of us what the true spirit of Christmas is! Bless you, my dear!
I am sure that the little girl will have a wonderful Christmas, and that you will be forever in her heart! Barb

Wish I could give you more than one flower for caring for others.

S

It always feels better to give than receive. Bless you.

Carolyn I'm so glad you shared your story with everyone at Cute. This little girl will be so thrilled with the gifts...and your loving and caring for her to give of yourself. I believe as you do, that God works through us to help others. Sometimes it may be just a smile that makes their day. That's why I love to give angels to people I meet out and about. The smiles, tears, hugs are worth all the money in the world!!

An innocent child should never have to suffer or go through problems her parents may have...and it's so sad to me that it happens every day.

God Bless you in every way, dear Sister...I'm proud, honored and thankful your my friend and Sister!!
Much love and big ole huggers!!!!!!!!!!!

Carolyn, I just wish I was there when you pass these gifts on. You are a Special Lady.

Carolyn, you just told everyone the joy of Christmas! I know you will get a lot more joy from those stockings than you would from designs! And I just bet you'll get some designs from some of our talented gals here on Cute! Proud of you & rejoice in your williness to give. Yep, God's alive & well and still speaking in His still small voice to His children.

Bless you Carolyn, you've truely listened and opened your heart to this little girl. You're setting a good example,along with giving her a gift she'll never forget and hopefully will brighten her day.
Hugs Karen

On ya' Carolyn (meaning - good on you). You are an amazing person. Merry Christmas to you and your family. Hugs Marg

Carolyn, What a beautiful gift and one that will warm your heart long after you've forgotten designs you place in your collection. You help remind me how good it feels to give of ourselves. Our local charity, the Mountain Family Center, makes sure local families have meals for the holidays, and families were "adopted" by local Santas. I called the director and asked what else they needed and she said Toys for the shelves, so parents can give their kids something too. So, now I have a job, gathering toys, cleaning and putting those toys on the shelves so the parents can give to their children too. I was having a hard time getting in to the right spirit, just getting caught up in all the shopping and wrapping and mailing. This project is going to help me much more than the parents! Doesn't it feel good to be put to use by our Lord and Savior?! Hugs, and thanks for sharing your story! Jan Oh, and Merry Christmas!

God bless you. HE will see you get your hearts desire for your generosity. Hugs

That is so wonderful, may God bless your precious heart too. You are such a considerate person and un selfish. You definately will make her very happy*******

You are an angel!.

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You are an angel.

Thanks for sharing. God Bless You

I CAN SEE THE SMILE AND HAPPINESS ON THE CHILDS FACE WHEN YOU GIVE HER THE GIFT, YOU ARE AN ANGEL.

YES, he does - I am so glad you listened.

You did a wonderful thing and will be blessed for having done so.

God bless you for sharing what you have with those in need! This is truly the spirit of giving! Hopefully we are all mindful of things like this, not only at Christmas, but all year around, and are willing to do something to help others.

I think what you did is wonderful and far more rewarding than the designs. I'm not good with writing words to express myself but this brought me to tears. So thank you and God Bless/

This s what Christmas is all about....I love giving a gift to someone that is not expecting it!

This is the true Christmas spirit. You never know, they may be angels and god sent them in disquise. He will bless you for the rest of your days.

hugs, mj

Bless your heart...

You may never know just how much you changed that little girl's life this Christmas but trust she will never forget this year. It only takes a moment to change a child's life, you are giving her your moment. Your heart will rejoice in the feeling of giving and that is what Christmas is all about. Thank you for sharing your love.

Amazing the way God works in our lives. Hugs, Judy

Carolyn, you are an angel ! What a wonderful thing you have done !

Carolyn, God is still talking to us today. We are just not all listening. I'm glad that you did.;)

Wow! What a great reaction! I think this: If you have the chance to share God's love - even on Jesus' birthday to make a difference in once life - this is always the priority. You can't know, what Jesus may do in that hearts! And you can't know how long you will have the chance to serve God.
Regarding the designs: They will be available later as well as now.
Happy to read about you. A person wo recieved love from an unexpected direction will never be the same - the girls will never forget this. God bless you - may your example impact others this Christmas. There are so many needy people around us all over the globe.
Baerbel from Germany

Thank you for listening when God spoke to your heart. You will be rewarded. May we all have such tender, listening hearts. God does speak to us today - if we are listening. Merry Christmas!

YOu're a very special person Carolyn and thats why he picked you :)
Big hugs Lee

Carolyn, a touching story ! This is a gesture those children will remember always. You just showed them that they are worthy to be cared about at a time when they must feel unloveable ... otherwise daddy would not have left. You just shared the greatest gift of all ... the love of one towards another. I am sure He already has, but may God bless you ! Merry Christmas !

Michelle

God Bless you Carolyn, my dear... What a lovely idea!!

Carolyn, this family will be blessed by your generosity. Yes, I do believe that God speaks to us...the problem is we don't always listen. God Bless you.

Carolyn I like your challenge, it is better to give then receive. This will be the third year that I have been finding a family that is in need and helping them. This year I bought a christmas tree and that has been delivered. Now I just need to go shopping for the 5 kids this week.

We need more people like you on our planet.
What goes around comes around. Many blessings to you and yours this Christmas!

Beautiful soul Carolyn, the joy this will bring. *

Carolyn, God bless you for doing this with your birthday money. If more people would do what you have done, the world would be a better place. God bless you and your family at this special time of year. Happy Holidays. Hugs Lynn.

Carolyn, you are so right. I have been blessed with a new granddaughter and you have given me many ideas. I volunteer at a food pantry and I can give more of myself there. It doesn't cost anything and I might make a difference if i took the time to help the needy instead of embroidering all day.

Thank you.

Many hugs, Bonnie

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by theduchess 15 Dec 2011

Food pantry's are in need peanut butter.

Carolyn
You are a true blessing to them and what a wonderful birthday you had. Merry Christmas.
Smiles
Sewinhuggs

God bless you Carolyn. May you be rewarded tenfold for you beautiful heart and generous spirit.
Hugs n love, Meganne

Carolyn, I believe that you will get more back than just the few designs that you want so badly. I believe that there is still Angels among us. Love Marie

What a wonderful thing you did for that little girl. So many just think of themselves but we do have those Angels among us and you are one.

God will bless you two fold with your thoughtfulness.

how very thoughtful to share your birthday money with a little child.
I truley belive God speaks to us , and I would like to share a story with you that happened to me last week
I catered for a mens dinner at our church on the Monday night , we had seafood and had so much left over I bought some home to cook a nice meal for a friend who had just lost her husband the week before to cancer,as I was preparing the meal of prawn cocktail , curried prawns and fried rice,I thought this is way too much for 2 people, a thought came to my mind , you need to ask Chris , to come for dinner too ,I rang at 1/4 to 5 and said do you have anything for dinner tonight , she said no , so I invited Chris to come along.While the 3 of us were eating Chris told us that she was having Thai ,and God spoke to her and told her to pay for the meal of a young mum and daughter sitting at another table.The mum broke down and cried and told Christ her husband had just left her and the young daughter ,and they didnt know what they were going to do.The young mum said she had no friends ,and was thinking of looking for a church to attend.I dont know her name, but I pray that find a church and friend that will help her through this difficult time ,I so belive this was all in Gods plan, and how much we can be blessedwhen we pass it on

that's the real spirit of ChristmasThat's what gives us the happy feeling.Blessings for you..


“Happiness doesn't result from what we get,
but from what we give.”

Bless you, Carolyn.

God BLESS You!!!Thank you!

Thank you for sharing and GOD BLESS YOU HUNDREDFOLD for listening, hugs S*

That is fantastic. May you feel that warm glow in your inner self all year. bless you.

God works in mysterious way and god chose you to lift the spirits for that little girl. You are an Angel

May God bless you abundantly this year, Carolyn. You've shared a lovely experience with us.
Love and hugs,
Jacqueline

another Dolly song says it all.
Put a little love in your heart and the world will be a better place...

OK, Carolyn, you had a ball amassing goodies for the stockings, didn't you. A lot more fun than adding those designs. You've passed on your Birthday Happiness in your new project and it's beautiful.
You're a lovely lady.
Oh, and to answer your first question???? Yes.
AlmaG.

Dear Carolyn, you are an angel, you have touched my heart! God bless you always. Love and hugs, Yoriko

I discovered giving is better than receiving a wee bit late in life-wish I would have figured that out
much sooner.
That little girl is going to be very surprised and
touched by your kindness.
I remember getting a gift from a stranger when young
and my family was in trouble-it meant the world to me.

Don't know about God, but a little bit from us can mean a lot to someone else. xx

Carolyn, I wish we could get all to think like you. I try my best through out the year to help the less fortunate than me. Renna is going to be so thrilled by this. So will the other 2. Last night I phoned a family to let them know that I have gotten them a turkey and a food hamper for Christmas. The mother cried, and said she did not know what she was going to do to make this Christmas special for her children. I will also put in a gift for each of them. Hugs Yvonne

Oh Carolyn, that little girl is going to be so-o-o surprised on Christmas morning...

God Bless you

Carolyn, I do believe that sometimes we are in the 'right' place at the time most needed....Now what were the designs you were going to get?????Maybe they will be on special sometime soon and you will be able to get them afterall. hugs Helen

You are an angel to a needy little girl. You just added another room to your mansion in Heaven. God Bless

Carolyn, what a beautiful testimony! Yes God does speak to us in everything, but we have to be tuned to His voice in order to hear it. Obviously your ear is in perfect tune with God. ;) Hugs, Terre

God Bless you Carolyn. What a lovely idea.

You are an angel from God. This family will be overjoyed by your generosity. Now Mrs. Carolyn Clause, how are you going to sneak those down the chimney without being seen?

Carolyn,
You got the right message! There are so many in need and my heart goes out to each, but in the midst of my giving to others, surely there is a need nearby, if I only take the time to see! During this Christmas season, we are so blessed, tho we may not see it, and should we have the means to give, there are so many in need. A gift from the heart, at times like this, bring such joy to the soul, not only to the ones in need, but mostly to the giver! Merry Christmas to all of you, Cuties. May all of you in need receive the Lords blessings, and those already blessed seek out those in need, as Carolyn has!
Hugs,
Angel

Carolyn, what a wonderful thing to do Bless you! hugs sally

May God bless you and your family, yes Christmas is NOT about recieving but about giving and when we realize that we will be blessed. I had tears running down my cheeks for reading this, we sometimes go through life with blindfolds on, i'm taking mine off after reading this and looking for a child in my area to give something to. Thank You Carolyn. Hugs Louise

Bless your hard you are so good and God will give you the designs and more. Maria

You are are dear! God Bless you with His loving abundance again!

Bless you Carolyn.

Caroyln, God has truly blessed you AND that little girl. And Happy Belate Birthday again! :D
Diane

Oh Carolyn, god bless you bigggg heart, that is so wonderful. I joined cute this evening and as I was looking at designs I was putting them aside thinking of all the hats and scarfes I can make for the children less fortunate. I have already made 6 sets but will make as many as time allows, remembering that it is always better to give than to receive,
Hugs
Michelle

As we bless others so we are blessed

As we bless others so we are blessed

Why but of course God speaks to us today who listen. Bible says he is the same today as he was yesterday. He spoke to people of old and still does. I commend you my dear friend. His desire is for us to be like him you did what He would have done & what He WAS doing but through you. I can see that by all you purchased with your mite and am remembering how he fed the multitudes with only a few loaves and fishes./Now you are being blessed/ Much love Lillian

I am so sorry I missed your birthday...I pray you had a wonderful day, many hugs and best wishes!!!! By the way, you are an ANGEL in disguise and GOD will bless you even more.

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by lulu07 13 Dec 2011

By the way, I will not forget your birthday again, you share it with my granddaughter...:)

Thank you for sharing. I completely understand what you have shared and love it that you listened. I hope your designs find their way to you as well. I'm sure you made some little ones very happy this year!!!!

That is so generous of you Carolyn - we have giving trees here in Australia and you can choose a gift for a child you don't know. I love doing it and my what a lot of lovely gifts you have for this little child.

This bible verse came to my mind straight away when I read what you had done.

“Whoever welcomes this little child in my name welcomes me; and whoever welcomes me welcomes the one who sent me. For it is the one who is least among you all who is the greatest.”
Luke 9:47-49

God bless you for such a wonderful spirit filled gesture. You will be doubly blessed. Love and blessings Chris

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by hanna56 14 Dec 2011

Thanks! a great verse for seeing Christmas under a different perspective!
God bless you.

Your story is really touching, dear Carolyn, otherwise I wouldn't have goose bumps! You have done the right thing and the designs you "need" now will be still there later on. Hugs, Lidia

God BLESS You!!! He speaks all the time and He is SO GOD! that is SO GOOD!!! May He continue to RICHLY BLESS you and yours!!! ;D *2U