Super blessed! A true feel good story :) UPDATE

TracyLynn72
TracyLynn72 Member Posts: 839
edited September 2013 in Head and Neck Cancer #1

As many of you know I've run up about $225K in medical bills without any insurance.  Well, Medicaid has decided to help, but to give me a $20k deductible.  I am VERY pleased with that.  Yes, it's a lot of money but I am beyond thankful for the assistance.  Well, I now have about $1500 out of pocket in dental procedures to have done.  Two of my good friends decided to have a benefit yard sale for me.  They've been announcing on Facebook and all over social media.  People donated enough to fill an entire storage unit and one of my friend's garage!!!  The fellowship hall of the church is totally FULL for in the morning! People who came to help sort were pre-shopping and they have already raised $500!  I am completely overwhelmed.  I can't believe the generosity of everyone.  I am beyond blessed!!!  I may look different, I definitely sound different, and I still have a long way to go...but God has shown me miracles and blessed me tremendously through this entire journey.  There is so much "bad" that we all go through, I wanted to share some of the "good"...

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  • MarineE5
    MarineE5 Member Posts: 1,030 Member
    I have no words but

    Outstanding.......

    My Best to You and Everyone Here

  • Skiffin16
    Skiffin16 Member Posts: 8,305 Member
    Awesome...

    Hoping that you get all that you need ...

    John

  • fishmanpa
    fishmanpa Member Posts: 1,227 Member
    That's Awesome!

    It's humbling when you are on the receiving end of such love and support.

    When my journey started, my friend and singing partner put together a benefit and silent auction to help Marcia and I out with living expenses while I underwent treatment and recovery. Between that and a Give Forward page, we raised enough to cover our rent and utilities during the several months I was out of work. I don't know what we would have done without it. 

    That's awesome Tracy! With all the negativity that comes with this dreaded disease and all the atrocities against humanity we see in this world, it helps to restore hope and shows that there is good in this world.

    Positive thoughts and prayers.

    "T"

  • phrannie51
    phrannie51 Member Posts: 4,716
    I wish there was a way....

    to put a giant LIKE on this!  That's wonderful!

    p

  • CivilMatt
    CivilMatt Member Posts: 4,722 Member
    slightly used mask for sale, only worn 35 times

    Tracy,

    I love a good sale, where’s my map?

    You remind me of George Bailey in “It’s a Wonderful Life”.  You truly are the richest girl in town.

    Love the story,

    Matt

  • donfoo
    donfoo Member Posts: 1,771 Member
    Fantastic! 
    It's wonderful

    Fantastic! 

    It's wonderful and warming to hear stories of human kindness.  I know it warms your soul to  feel their love and caring. 

  • donfoo
    donfoo Member Posts: 1,771 Member
    Fantastic! 
    It's wonderful

    Fantastic! 

    It's wonderful and warming to hear stories of human kindness.  I know it warms your soul to  feel their love and caring. 

  • sin9775
    sin9775 Member Posts: 199 Member
    Blessings

    Oh Tracy, that is so wonderful.  You truly have been blessed.  Thank you for sharing your story.  It is so heartwarming to hear such stories of generosity.  May you continue to be blessed.

    ~S~

  • nick770
    nick770 Member Posts: 195
    I love when family/friends

    I love when family/friends and strangers pitch in for a good casue

  • katenorwood
    katenorwood Member Posts: 1,912
    Hello Tracy !

    This post brought a smile to my heart !  Yes, there is alot of good in this old world of ours !  Hugs sent !   Katie

  • debbiejeanne
    debbiejeanne Member Posts: 3,102 Member
    tracy, that is super!  its a

    tracy, that is super!  its a wonderful feeling when people show us how much they love and care about us.  i'm thankful you have wonderful family and friends to help u thru this. 

    God bless you.

    dj

  • robswife87
    robswife87 Member Posts: 209

    tracy, that is super!  its a

    tracy, that is super!  its a wonderful feeling when people show us how much they love and care about us.  i'm thankful you have wonderful family and friends to help u thru this. 

    God bless you.

    dj

    Times like this

    that restore my faith. I struggle from time time with all that happens in this world. 

    Another reason to believe and restore.

    Sandy

  • KTeacher
    KTeacher Member Posts: 1,103
    God is good

    and so are your friends and family.  Your light shines through your posts.  You are a loving and caring woman.  You know the true meaning of friendship.

  • hwt
    hwt Member Posts: 2,328 Member
    KTeacher said:

    God is good

    and so are your friends and family.  Your light shines through your posts.  You are a loving and caring woman.  You know the true meaning of friendship.

    Tracy

    What a heartwarming story. You are blessed!

  • TracyLynn72
    TracyLynn72 Member Posts: 839
    UPDATE!!!

    It was a long, hot, and tiring day, but everyone pitched in and worked their butts off!  We had a LOT of stuff donated and sold probably 3/4 of it!  I prayed that we'd make enough $ to cover my dental work (almost $1500 out of pocket) and our grand total was....... $3000!!!  I can knock out some payments, cover my dental work and put a dent in some of the immediate medical needs.  BLESSED!!!!!  I prayed so hard for everyone involved (for them to be blessed many, many times over) and God doubled what I had prayed for.  I stand in amazement of His mercy and for the love of my friends.  It's so funny who shows up to help when it's hard work.   The people you think you can always count on are nowhere to be found, but the ones you least expect will blow your mind!  haha  It was such a great day but I am totally exhausted!  We were able to donate what was left to Crisis Pregnancy Center (baby items and clothing) and to Turning Point (battered womens shelter store).  They were both SO excited with everything.  Many people received blessings as a result of today! 

  • KTeacher
    KTeacher Member Posts: 1,103

    UPDATE!!!

    It was a long, hot, and tiring day, but everyone pitched in and worked their butts off!  We had a LOT of stuff donated and sold probably 3/4 of it!  I prayed that we'd make enough $ to cover my dental work (almost $1500 out of pocket) and our grand total was....... $3000!!!  I can knock out some payments, cover my dental work and put a dent in some of the immediate medical needs.  BLESSED!!!!!  I prayed so hard for everyone involved (for them to be blessed many, many times over) and God doubled what I had prayed for.  I stand in amazement of His mercy and for the love of my friends.  It's so funny who shows up to help when it's hard work.   The people you think you can always count on are nowhere to be found, but the ones you least expect will blow your mind!  haha  It was such a great day but I am totally exhausted!  We were able to donate what was left to Crisis Pregnancy Center (baby items and clothing) and to Turning Point (battered womens shelter store).  They were both SO excited with everything.  Many people received blessings as a result of today! 

    God is good!

    And you were able to pay it forward and bless many more.

  • Grandmax4
    Grandmax4 Member Posts: 723

    UPDATE!!!

    It was a long, hot, and tiring day, but everyone pitched in and worked their butts off!  We had a LOT of stuff donated and sold probably 3/4 of it!  I prayed that we'd make enough $ to cover my dental work (almost $1500 out of pocket) and our grand total was....... $3000!!!  I can knock out some payments, cover my dental work and put a dent in some of the immediate medical needs.  BLESSED!!!!!  I prayed so hard for everyone involved (for them to be blessed many, many times over) and God doubled what I had prayed for.  I stand in amazement of His mercy and for the love of my friends.  It's so funny who shows up to help when it's hard work.   The people you think you can always count on are nowhere to be found, but the ones you least expect will blow your mind!  haha  It was such a great day but I am totally exhausted!  We were able to donate what was left to Crisis Pregnancy Center (baby items and clothing) and to Turning Point (battered womens shelter store).  They were both SO excited with everything.  Many people received blessings as a result of today! 

    so happy

    for you, God works in mysterious ways ( friends help too)

     

  • Duggie88
    Duggie88 Member Posts: 760 Member
    Tracy

    I am so happy for you. Wish I could have attended in support of a fellow warrior. I like Matt still have my mask in the basement we both could have worn them and came as the gruesome twosome. You helped out others also. What a great day. I was going to post some battered wife jokes here but decided against it.

    Sitting here Happy For Tracy

          Jeff

     

  • Skiffin16
    Skiffin16 Member Posts: 8,305 Member

    I wish there was a way....

    to put a giant LIKE on this!  That's wonderful!

    p

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  • Hondo
    Hondo Member Posts: 6,636 Member
    Hi Tracy

    We all need to hear a blessing now and then, thanks you and may God Continue to Bless you

     

    Hondo