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

I GET IT NOW....THE 'KID' HERE JUST TURNED 55 IN NOV. UH.

This is awesome news. I am so glad that you got to meet Chris and his roommate. You went above and beyond on this one and are so special for doing that.

No prayer request is too silly for God my friend. I know as a grandmother myself, I hurt when I just think my grandbabies may be hurt.

Keeping you and Chris in and his roommate in my prayers.

I just read your update Mezzo and all I can say is just WOW!!! Thanks to everyone who contributed for making those who needed it such a Happy Christmas. Thanks to you Mezzo for all your hard work organizing this.

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Of course you have my prayers!!! Wanting things to go right for our kids & grandkids is never a frivolous prayer! We haven't talked for a while, but you were a bright spot on GLP for me a while back. Have missed chatting. Wishing you & yours a very Merry Christmas. And praying that those gifts arrive in time!

True story from tonight...

Our town cancelled the annual Santa parade a long time ago. They still did the downtown decorations, but no activities. But I kept seeing a sign on our County Pavilion about a Christmas parade, tonight, and "parking lot". Couldn't find any info online, but saw some vehicles gathering about 4, so drove in to get the info. All we had to do was drive through, never leave our cars, the displays would be stationary. And they would have the 'parade' from 6 to 9.

We went back about 7, and couldn't believe - the line of cars waiting to parade through was over a mile long! We inched along, and it took nearly an hour to get to the displays. It wasn't a massive display, but several county departments were represented as well as a doz or more private businesses that had "floats" - all with lights, and trees, and some even had people handing out candy. And yes, Santa and Mrs CLaus were on one 'float'. All of this for no charge. Just spreading the Christmas cheer by thinking out of the box and putting forth some time and a little money. When we left, the line behind us was probably over a mile long. I teared up at how much it meant to have some people work to keep a Christmas tradition alive in spite of all the covid restrictions.

This thread, and the parade tonight, have been the 2 high points of my Christmas cheer this year.

You guys are all so amazing! And some have been way more than generous. I am very encouraged at how good people can actually be. It's been a blessing to have had even a small part in this.

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That is so nice! Thank you for sharing. We are going to drive around and look at Christmas lights on Christmas Eve. I can't wait. It seems more special this year.

We do that every year. We have one neighborhood that most of the houses out up lights and they ask for donations of pet food for the local shelter.

What a nice idea!

Aw guys, I really didn't do much. Like I posted a couple of days ago, I haven't had good luck working through paypal and I'm just not as good at computers as the rest of y'all. I didn't have access years ago to the internet and a computer like most of you. Old school is easier for me. I did try to order a Kroger e-gift card, but it wouldn't go through for some reason. I have NO idea why. I didn't have a problem buying a hard card for the same amount the next day. I'm thinking it was what one of our chaplains would call "a divine appointment". We'll see.

Hi granny! I've been reading about you! Good for you, you deserve good things to happen for you. I'm sorry we never had good enough timing to have lunch before we moved. My oldest son and his family still live out there, so if/when we take a trip out west again, I'll let you know ahead of time. We'll make a day of it! IF you're still in Texas, that is!!

I am good - most of the time - lol. Just my daughter, she always struggles, so I know how many must be also. Those are the ones who touch me the most, the emotional and spiritual needs.

You are a nut my dear!

Thank You for sharing , very uplifting, comradery will cure more than restrictions.
Tis the Spirit of Christmas Blessings.

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My son still loves them.....smh

Now THAT is the spirit of CHRISTMAS.

Of course my friend, anytime. And yes, I do think I saw that post lol.

Thank you Rachael. Merry Christmas!

I keep saying it. You are simply Adorable! Merry Christmas sweetheart

If there is one thing I would have loved doing, it was to be able to play piano. To me the most beautiful instrument.

I did try playing electric guitar in my younger years and must say after three month of practice did quite a good version of Black Sabbath's Smoke On The Water intro and after all that relentless practicing even my neighbors had become fans, whether they liked it or not, but in the end I had to admit that playing an instrument wasn't meant to be...

And.. you have a smiley for EVERYTHING!

Trust me cousin. You are doing the BEST possible job you can in everything you do and I love and respect you for it always. And you know you have lots of friends here that will be there for you in a heartbeat without questioning.

Whenever I think of you I always have to think of Bobby McFerrin



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I can see you go through life like that. You're a rich man CAPS.

Thank you so much my dear. What a blessing to be able to do this.

Absolutely Awesome story NJAG. Thank you for sharing. More Christmas Spirit!!

Mizz Fantacy, can you please get back to us? A bit worried that you didn't reply anymore after what you wrote.

Let's find a solution!



Last Edited by InterMezzo on 12/20/2020 03:49 AM

Anyway, got another beautiful contribution from an awesome friend who wishes to stay anonymous and two more requests filled this morning. I would say a great start of the day.

Still room for one or two moar...

Going to visit my brother for a bit this morning and will check back in a couple hours.



Have a great start of your Sunday Time Zones everyone. Much love to all of you!

Latest Update:

Another 5 requests fulfilled today. We are now at 137 requests filled, including 12 Amazon orders and that does not include the incredible help that the Angel Elves sent directly to requests in the thread. All in all I think we were able to help way over 140 people / families.

Still waiting for two email replies on Amazon requests:

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. Amazon delivery times will also get extended in the coming days. Maybe we can still do something, but we need to act fast. So please respond if you can.

We are now officially out of funds and actually overshot it a bit, which is usual with the GiveAway. We normally always have a bit of flexibility to do one or two more, so no problem at all. I am glad we were able to help so many people.

We will return with this GiveAway next year for sure and even though we already had an EPIC EVENT this year, maybe we make it an even bigger event in 2021, even though I hope with all my heart it will be much smaller, because that would mean that we as society and community will be in a much better shape in many aspects of the word, health wise, job wise, mentally and financially.

So let's go from the true believe that 2021 will be OUR year!

A BIG THANK YOU to all of you in this thread, in whatever way you contributed. Words are not enough to tell you what I experienced these past days, doing this GiveAway with you. It was the best natural high ever!

And to those who struggle, know that you are NEVER alone. As dark as it may be, there is always a light shining somewhere. Life for sure is not always easy, sometimes just plain sucks for a longer time, but as long as we keep the faith in ourselves and each other, we can move the highest mountains. You have shown that by never giving up and reaching out. Never feel embarrassed or ashamed to reach out.

And certainly don't blame yourself for what has happened to you. Often things happen that are completely out of our hands. 2020 has been such a year for sure and I have the utmost respect for how you handled things. Never give up. Things WILL get better!!!

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

Last Edited by InterMezzo on 12/20/2020 10:44 AM