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I just wanted to tell the the elf in California who sent the
Creative Memories things that I got it and I loved it. I was so shocked
when I went to the post office to get it because I thought I was picking up a
package from my sister. Thank you so much I loved everything. Bobbi
Dear Anjie and SANTA,
Thank you SO MUCH for my gift! The UPS man showed up with a huge box on
Friday, I was so tickled when I opened it up and there was a wonderful
BIG storage box in it for me! I think my husband, kids, and mom thought
I was going crazy when I opened it up. Thanks to you and my
GENEROUS
secret santa I can now 'hide' some of my garage clutter! THANK YOU,
THANK YOU, THANK YOU!!!!! Torri :)
Hi Anjie, OH MY, OH
MY.. I can't believe it ! A few days after Christmas I got a notice in
my mail from "the boxman" saying there was a package waiting for me
from Santa Claus (postmarked Shelbyville, KY.. who knew?) My daughter
was here at the time and we went to UPS and brought home a HUGE box. When I
opened it.. there was the printer that I had asked Santa for in my Christmas
wish letter !! Now I am doing the happy dance because I can print out
all those coupons and rebates! Anjie, my "secret santa" ..
with the true spirit of Christmas in her heart...cared enough to grant me.. a
total stranger...my Christmas wish. Now THAT'S my Christmas miracle! THANK
YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU! Laurie
I
BELIEVE IN SANTA! I got back home on Saturday and there was a box for me from
Santa. It was the Can Opener I had said I wanted. (May I add, it
was very timely as I was about to throw the one I was using out the door since
it had a mind of it's own. It worked when it wanted to.) I wish to
sincerely thank Santa's helper in CA. Next year I want to be a
Santa helper also. Again thanks so much! JANIE in VA!
Hi and
Happy New Year Angie, I just wanted to let you know that I returned home
from visiting my family and
opened a package from a "secret Santa". I was tickled pink to
open it up and see such a beautiful card and a VERY nice knife set and if that
was enough to spoil me, I opened ANOTHER package and couldn't believe that
there was a present of cooking oils from you. I don't know where you get
your energy everyday to do what you do. I look forward to reading your
newsletters like a letter from a old friend. It keeps me company,
especially late a night( or early in the morning) when I can't sleep. I
get a kick out of reading all the contributions and a thrill when I get a good
deal, but most of all you are an inspiration. Thank you so very much to
you and to my other secret Santa. You both touched my heart with your generosity.
I hope that my small elf gift gave a smile and warmth to my recipient as you
both have given to me. Thanks for thinking of me and for always
answering my emails when I have questions or looking for discounts. Have
a great year and I will be speaking to you soon. hugs, Karen
OH MY, OH MY.. I can't believe it ! A few days after Christmas I got a
notice in my mail from "the boxman" saying there was a package waiting
for me from Santa Claus (postmarked Shelbyville, KY.. who knew?) My
daughter was here at the time and we went to UPS and brought home a HUGE box.
When I opened it.. there was the printer that I had asked Santa for in my
Christmas wish letter !! Now I am doing the happy dance because I can
print out all those coupons and rebates!
Anjie, my "secret santa" .. with the true spirit of Christmas in
her heart...cared enough to grant me.. a total stranger...my Christmas wish. Now
THAT'S my Christmas miracle!
THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU!
Laurie G.
Dear Santa,
I would like to thank you so much for the
beautiful pajamas. We were out of town during Christmas and I was so
surprised to see a package waiting for me in my mailbox when we got home.
It is greatly appreciated!!
Susan
I just received my Santa gift in the mail and I was sooooo
surprised:) I didn't expect anything. It really made my day so I
just wanted to thank you all for everything you do! I received a really
nice sleeping mask from Bath and Body works from a Jamie A. in Stockton, CA.
I can't wait to wear it tonight:) Thank you again.
Sincerely,
Ashley V.
I want to thank Santa for my
"MAN". I received a package in the mail today from SANTA! It was too
funny. I knew I had asked santa for a man and was really curious as to what he
sent me. My teenagers were in the room and I was unsure as to whether I should
be opening it in front of them, lol! well we all cracked up when we
discovered a gingerbread cookie cutter and some cookie mix to "make our own
man". you guys are so creative. Thanks a bunch for brightening my day
and happy holidays to you all. Tammy
OH MY, OH MY.. I can't believe it ! A few days after Christmas I got a
notice in my mail from "the boxman" saying there was a package waiting
for me from Santa Claus (postmarked Shelbyville, KY.. who knew?) My
daughter was here at the time and we went to UPS and brought home a HUGE box.
When I opened it.. there was the printer that I had asked Santa for in my
Christmas wish letter !! Now I am doing the happy dance because I can
print out all those coupons and rebates!
Anjie, my "secret santa" .. with the true spirit of Christmas in
her heart...cared enough to grant me.. a total stranger...my Christmas wish. Now
THAT'S my Christmas miracle!
THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU!
Pls tell my elf thank you sooooooooooo very much!
i just got back from vacation today and had a box waiting for me with a brand
new web cam in it!!! i already hooked it up and tried it out. I
just cant believe her generosity, all i know is her name is Karen but i
suspect you know who she is lol thank you so very much
Hi My Dear Friend Anjie Thanks to
you and your Elfs I have just received a package from Santa it was
a CD from Bath and Body Works .It is a aroma therapy CD which should be
so rewarding to relax with . And a big Thank You for the gift card
for Target $25.00 You and Your Elfs are the best . Life is
so full of wonderful surprises that I hope everyone knows we can Thank
FREELANCEBYU.com for all of these wonderful Santa Gifts and all of the
work you have done to make this happen for us . One never knows
what can happen with you always there for us. I have enjoyed your
Newsletter and love all that we have learned with using your Newsletter and
website. We have made some friends and also have helped some
F.L.C."s !!!!!!! Life will never be the same only
the best but what a joy to have seen you on the TODAY Show . May Your
Life be as joyful as you have made mine. You are a kind loving person
and show it . I will look forward helping you when ever you need the
Help.
May this be a beginning for you to expand and continue life's best for
you . I will continue to get Oprah to have you on her show..... I can
only e-mail her show with the great news about you ...and hope it will
happen ..Hugs
Thank you May your New Years be a Joyous One Joann
in WI
freelancer, SLOAN,
comments
This project sounds wonderful.
I missed out on it because of my broken wrist but plan to participate as an
elf next year for sure. How fulfilling and rewarding to anonymously make
someone's Christmas extra special! This is certainly a gift of love!
You are great and made many many people happy this Christmas! I had to have
surgery on wrist Dec. 26th. They rebroke it, reset it, put in 3 pins and
recast it. So I'm back to the pain pill routine.(it's hard enough to
type left handed without being loopy from pain pills too! lol). This
will rabk right up there as a Christmas to Remember! LOL Just wanted to let
you know how much I enjoyed reading all the Santa Elves stories! Sloan
(learning to be left handed)
Hi Anjie! You are an ANGEL!!! The
mailman just rang my doorbell with a package just for me! Inside was a
gel wrist rest for my computer. Thank you so much!! I do not have
one, and I really need it with my carpal tunnel problems. What a
surprise! You are so thoughtful! Have a HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! Kim
in TN
WOOHOO-I was so suprised today when
FedEx delivered a keyless entry system to my door!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I
did not imagine in my wildest dreams that posting my Santa request would
grant me a wonderful wish! Thank You! Thank You!! Thank You!!! I will
think of you all every time I get in and out of the car!!!!!!!!!! Thank
you Anjie for making my holiday EXTRA
SPECIAL!! Truly I am overwhelmed by the
graciousness and love shared on this list! MARY
freelancer, HANK, comments
Anjie, I've been on your address book for
some time now and really enjoy checking out a lot of the deals you and the
other folks post on your site. I did want to comment though on the
wonderful job you and your "elfs" did by posting the santa list.
I only wish I would have taken the time to read and respond to a few of the
requests. Several weeks ago my wife & I attended a concert at our
local "old tyme" theatre. While there the emcee announced
that the folks from Angle Tree were in the lobby with their tree.. During
intermission I went tot he lobby and selected the names of two children.
Turns out these kid's dads are all in prison and would more than likely
do without Christmas gifts if it were not for the Angle Tree Ministries.
When my wife delivered the gifts we purchased for "our" kids she
was overwhelmed by the tons of gifts that were purchased for the other kids.
I'm telling you this because I think it is wonderful to share our blessings
with those who need it. My wife Mary & I really felt good about
helping a child and like to keep that feeling going as much as we can.
I you learn about folks who are legitimate and do need help throughout the
year, please post it because I think others like myself would like to help
these folks all year long and not just at Christmas. God Bless You for
helping us to help others!
Dear Anjie and my wonderful Santa. I'm sorry I am writing
after Christmas..but I was just able to find my Christmas present. I went to
the local SPCA's and save-a-pet and adopt-a-pet and was unable to find a
smaller dog..which is what I needed. But, today I found and picked up my new
family. I had wanted a female...but Max is a beauty. Max is a cocker
spaniel..I named him Max after the Grinch's dog. I have to work the next few
days..but, I hope to send you a pic of him Saturday..Sunday at the latest. I
truely never dreamed I would have a new family member for Christmas. I am
still crying thinking of the unbelievable kindness of you and my Santa. I
would like to personally thank her..but I can't make out her whole name or
addy. I would like her e-mail if I could have it so I can thank her. The
world in which we live is a sad place today..but, there is still hope
because of wonderful people like you and my Santa. This is the best
Christmas present I have ever recieved..and it awes me to think it came from
someone I didn't even know. I know thank you is not enough..but I don't know
what else to say. Bless you, Sharon and Max
PS Max is not a pup he is 1 and a half so I hope I can make his life better
too.
Dear Santa Anjie, I want to thank your FLE
(free lance elf) for the wonderful CD player that I received today!
It's beautiful and I love it! It was so nice of you and your elves to
do such a wonderful thing for so many people. It was so much fun to
receive a surprise gift from your FLE of Powhatan, VA. I am so
happy to have this CD player, just for me. It even came with a car kit
so that I can use it in the car. I am so excited and grateful! Please
thank this very kind and generous person for me. I am so proud to be a
member of your group of freelancers. They are the best! Ginny
Dear Elves, Thank you so much for sending me such lovely,
big hearted, touching gifts. It did my heart good to see that people
still do care about one another. May God richly bless you! Mary
R.
Anjie, A few
weeks ago I was feeling very down & depressed when I came across your
request for "letters to Santa" and I wrote asking Santa to bring
me a purpose in life. I didnt know you were going to post them or I
might not of done it.....and I certainly never expected to get anything!!!
I have some wonderful people I want to thank...... First a HUGE
heartfelt thank you to Santa!! I was in total shock when I opened a box from
B & N ( I was expecting something for the kids anyway) & found 2
gold wrapped packages....for me!!! Santa you will never know how you
made my day. Nora Roberts in one of my fav. authors , and the journal
is just sooooo what I needed. I absolutely love it!!!!!!!
And I will cherish it!!!
I also want to thank Diane E. for her beautiful card, bookmark & pin,
and moslty her letter. Diane, Thank you for saying just what I
needed to hear, for understanding exactly where I am coming from, and for
caring enough to share your story & to reach out!!!You have a wonderful
heart!! And also a thank you to Candace C. for your letter.
Thank you for reminding me that all I ever wanted to be was a good MOM.
Thank you enough for caring enough to write me & share how you had been
where Im at. And thank you for offering you continued support.
That means so much to me!!! You are a beautiful person.
Anjie, I am just blown away at the loving & caring freelancers out
there. And I want to thank you for putting this all together, it has
truly been life changing for me! TONYA
SO CUTE;;;;;;
Dear Anjii:
I received the most awesome cartridge ink, in
the mail the other day.....Santa was so gracious !!!!!
Could you tell him, thank you------from the
bottom of my heart.
I'm going to try and fill the cartridges in a
little bit. No words can say thank you enough.....
And, I also received instructions for some
preemie clothes....gads, does this get any better ??????????/
THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU...........
PS. A week before Thanksgiving, I went on a
surprise trip to Florida and my friends stopped into a Shoney's in Maryland.
I asked the waitress if she knew any of the Freelance group but, she said no.
I sure wish that I had been able to meet all of
you.
Well, keep up the awesome work that you are all
doing.
I love love love your site...........
LORRAINE STANHOPE
I would like to thank you so much for the
beautiful pajamas. We were out of town during Christmas and I was so
surprised to see a package waiting for me in my mailbox when we got home.
It is greatly appreciated!!
Susan
WOOOHOOOOOOOOOO...... today, I got a call from my neighbor, she said that the
mailman had left a package at her house for me, ( our driveway is snowcovered),
and that is was from SANTA .....
She also asked if she could keep it
I drove up and got it, and inside was the most beautiful throw pillow, it is
off white, and has chinese script with lovely green leafy looking borders. The
card said it was handmade by my santa......  .
I have never been so touched. What a thoughtful person. I want to thank them
from the bottom of my heart for taking the time, and effort involved, to make my
christmas brighter. I will cherish this gift always .
AND, It looks fabulous on my bed!!!!
How did you know I like chinese stuff.... have you been peeking in my
windows??? hehehehehehe..... Just want you to know, how much I appreciate your
gift, and hope I can someday return the favor to you.
Love to you, Kristean Thompson
Imagine my surprise when I received a package containing a
lovely baby doll from "Santa". The following day, I received
another package, from Jaime in California that contained a large stuffed
Tigger, a matchbox car, a key rattle, and a candle. I almost feel guilty
receiving these gifts.......When I entered your Santa contest, I thought it
was your normal contest and immediately replied "I want a new car".
Well, the doll was truly something all girls ask Santa for. The second
package was obviously in reference to the new car - I know have a "Tigger"
in my tank, new keys, and a shiny new miniature car. Guess the candle is
an added plus to make sure I keep the nice new smell!!!
I don't remember ever believing in Santa as a child (my
two older brothers were always quick to share anything new they learned with
me). I can now say "I believe in Santa". What a
wonderful Christmas surprise!!!!!!!!
hello. i just wanted to thank u from the bottom of my heart for contacting
the lebanon -jimmy floyd fitness center and trying to get me a free
membership. i was sooooo surprised when i received in the mail-(as u
probably know)-tim hill was able to send me a 10 visit pass. that is so
wonderful!!! this will at least give me a chance to go try it out and
then i should have the extra money saved up to buy a 1 year family
membership in jan or feb. i think my 4 yr old little boy-tyler-will
love going swimming there in the winter-it still gets so cold here in the
winter here in tennessee.
what is so ironic-tim hill was our neighbor(for a couple years). we
just sold our new house 4 months ago-because we want to move to florida
within the next 1-2 yrs. for the warmer weather- and tim and his family
lived a couple lots down from us :) what a small world-and i
didnt know he worked for jimmy floyd center. him & his wife, debbie, and
kids are such great people.
THANK YOU again for this wonderful christmas present and for being such a
thoughtful and caring "angel" among us. it is truly inspiring to
be reminded that there are still people who truly enjoy enriching others
lives by simply giving their time and energy and love-and that is the best
kind of present to give :)
Thank you again from myself and my family
love-the andersons-sheila, paul, and tyler
About 1 week ago I entered one of your contest for the greatest
thing I could recieve from Santa,so I typed the first thing that came to my
mind.Today I went outside on the front porch and couldn't believe my
eyes...there was a big box laying at my feet addressed to me, return
address:Santa The North Pole.I brought it inside and opened it up and in that
box were several goodies...see recently I lost my home and my job and had to
move back in with my parents.(I packed everything I could get into an overnight
bag for myself and little girl which wasnt much,i cant really afford to buy lots
of presents for my baby this christmas since i maxed out my credit cards before
she was born)there was the cutiest barbie toy,a great robe,movie,and a little
chart so i can see how much she has grown! Sje grabbed that toy up and took off!
That just made my day! I just wanted to say Thank You! to the generous heart
that sent those presents,i could have cried.I'm truly astonished at how gene!
rous some can be.Thank you too Anjie for posting my entry with-out your help I'm
not sure if I would have been able to make it through this christmas with-out
worrying myself to death,but now I know there are people out there that really
care and maybe one day I will have the money to return the favor.
Sinceraly,
Dara
Love,
Dara
Dear Anjie:
Please pass these thank yous along to the freelance elves that made my day and
made me smile!! Thanks Anjie! :)))
Dear Freelance Santa Elf:
Thank you sooo much for the gift certificate to Fashion Bug!! It was such
a surprise! I can't wait to use it after Christmas. I have a 50% off
coupon to go with that, plus $10 off $25.00, not to mention my 10%fp10 card.
I am going to clean up. You made me smile and I am truly a believer
of "The Big Man" in the red suit!!
Have a happy and healthy New Year. Freelancer, Nancy
Dear Jill:
Thank you soo much for the pocketbook! My husband thought that he was
getting a present. Boy was he surprised! I love it! I was so
surprised to get such a lovely gift from a complete stranger. But now I
can truly say that being a freelancer is a wonderful way to make someone's day.
You did that. I hope you got everything you wanted on your list.
Have a very happy and healthy New Year. Fellow freelancer, Nancy
I WANT TO SAY THANK YOU TO MY SECRET SANTA FROM
VIRGINIA.
IT MADE ME CRY THINKING THAT
SOMEONE I DON'T EVEN KNOW COULD MAKE MY DAY. WORDS
CAN NOT DESCRIBE HOW I FEEL. I WANTED TO SAY THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU. I
WILL WEAR THEM AND ALWAYS THINK THERE IS AN ANGEL OUT THERE WATCHING AND
HELPING ME GET THROUGH THE DAY.
I ALSO WANTED TO SAY ON FRIDAY I PRINTED OUT SOME
COUPONS FOR TARGET SODA AND WALKED AROUND PASSING THEM OUT TO THE PERSON
RINGING THE BELL OUT SIDE, TO AN OLD GENTLEMAN RESTING WITH A WALKER ,TO THE
CASHIERS GETTING A LITTLE STRESSED, TO THE PERSON PULLING OUT HIS HAIR IN THE
TOY DEPT. IT MADE MY DAY AND ALSO THEIR.
THANK YOU CAROLINA FROM NJ.
(ALL I WANTED WAS A PAIR OF EARRINGS, SOMETHING
ELEGANT)
Dear Mrs. Santa,
Words cannot express to you what I am feeling. The package arrived
earlier today and my pride just let me open it now. I am overwhelmed with
tears.
Thankyou more than words can express.
I will cherish this peace of time and always remember that there are special
people out there, such as yourself that care so much.
Have a beautiful Holiday
Wishing you and your family all HIS Blessings
With Love and hugs,
Toni xo
WoooooHooooo! The mail man made me very happy. I
got a Christmas gift from my secret pal and from a freelance elf how great was
that. Thank You. I also got my phone cards from mypoints.com.
wooooohoooo. Bobbi
I just wanted to say THANK YOU
to Santa! My husband (and kids) looked at me like I'd grown a 2nd head
when the mail lady came up the driveway with a pkg. for me from Santa!
They just didn't understand the excitement aver a "Paper Cutter"!
What they really didn't get was how much fun this was for me just to play an
"Elf" much less actually get something back! I had fun
shopping for and surprising someone else (just did a UPS track and should
arrive tomorrow!) so this was a bonus to get something myself! Thank you
again for all you do and to Whoever this great surprise came from! (Are
you the "Santa" And the rest of us elves?) Anyway, a Great BIG
Thankyou!!! Merry Christmas! :)
Thank you so much for the wonderful coffee set!
I never expected that! Your hard work makes everyone have so much fun.
I sent off that card making kit with some extras to Marie this past Friday
(may not make it for Christmas but will be a nice after Christmas surprise).
I was very surprized when the UPS man ran up on the porch and handed me a
gift! Thank you again for making my day!
Michelle
Dear Secret Pal,
Wow, I got my special gift from you. I was so excited -- With everything going
on with you, having to move right before Christmas - you found time to think
of me -- I truly thank you. You must have been some ones secret pal in another
lifetime as you're just perfect at it!!!
I'm sending a copy of this to Anjie, so she'll know how happy and proud, my
secret pal made me feel.
Merry, Merry
Susie
Went to my mailbox yesterday, to find the nicest surprise ever.
Opened the box, and here was a bottle of "Happy" and the cutest
Christmas card, from a woman named Kathryn who played one of your elves. It was
soooo nice of her to think of me. I haven't been having very "happy"
days lately as our dearly loved Boston Terrier passed away this week. But when I
opened that box, a "happy" face took over and made my day! Hope the
person I played elf to likes her present too! It feels so good when you can make
someone "happy" with a kind gesture, be it big or small. Hope everyone
has a "HAPPY" Christmas!!!
Tami <- - -with a "happy' smile on her face!
To My Secret Santa (Roseann),
I can't tell you how surprised I
was when I opened the mail yesterday and received your card. My eyes
started swelling up with tears when I read your card. My 12 year old
daughter was almost as excited as I was. My husband was unaware
that I had written the note to Santa so he was very surprised when it
came--more than anything else, that someone (you) would give to someone that
they don't even know. Thank you so much for the Gift Card. I will definitely
take it to KMart and get those house shoes to keep my feet warm.
I'll really need them this week when the weather cools down.
Thank you again and I pray that
your Christmas is a very joyful one---you acted on what the true spirit of the
season is all about!!
Merry Christmas!
LouAnn
I just wanted to thank my secret freelancebyu elf for
the wonderful Burt's Bees items I got yesterday! What
a wonderful surprise. Brought a smile to my face after
a very long day.
Thank you!
Ellen in Vermont
This is Sydney
Guess What I received in the Mail today ( Some Scented Candles)
I was so excited. Praise the Lord.
The First Box The Returned Address Said From The North Pole ( The Postage Stamp
Said Tulsa, OK) That Was Santa.
I wish I knew who it was from so I could send them a personal thank you card.
The Candles are great.
The Second Box I received Was From Sharon Wilker, From MI. I will send her a
Thank You Card. I wish I had her emailed address. So I could emailed her a card.
I received two wonderful candle dishes and two peach scented candles. My Brother
will smell them when we have the memorial services on Christmas Eve. Daddy will
smell too.
The Lord Is Always In The Blessing Business. My Prays Where Answer.
Thanks Angie For Publishing My Letter To Santa.
Love Sydney
hi. i just wanted to write, once again, because a very considerate "santa"
sent me such a sweet christmas card. it mentioned inside that they wished me
a lifetime of good health and enclosed a pretty cloth, handstamped oriental
bookmark with the symbols for good health and eternity. i just wish i could
personally thank them for such a sweet act of kindness!! this card really
made my day and reminds us what christmas is truly about :)
thank you so much-whom ever sent this to me and thank you anjie for
starting up this wonderful, inspirational idea to spread happiness and
cheer to everyone !!!!! you truly are an angel :)
sincerely-with love-sheila ann anderson
Dear Anjie, I'm so excited! On Christmas eve the
mailman pulled up and left a VERY big box on my porch. I had my yearly
Christmas cold and was taking a nap when my hubby ran upstairs and said there
was something for me and I had better come see. I pulled this very heavy box
in the house and excitedly opened it to find a beautiful sewing machine with
an accessory kit and a button holer!!!!! What an awsome gift!!!!! I was so
excited, my aunt and her family are staying with me for the holidays and she
just couldn't believe it either. She has always believed in the "spirit" of
Christmas and just smiled that I knew it smile and made me share this story
with everyone in the family! Santa's elves in Beltsville, Maryland are just
so wonderful and generous. That must have been one expensive item to mail!!!
Thank you so much! I waited at Joann fabrics for 45 minutes to get the 75%
off fabric so I could do some experimenting with some christmas vests. They
also had 11 dollar patterns for 99 cents today so I am all set to give it a go
with the sewing machine! Thank you so much for your site and thank YOU so
much santa in Maryland!!! I couldn't have asked for a better christmas
present! Michelle D
Anjie, I cannot believe the amount of people you had in on this. I was
one of your
elves, and I truly enjoyed doing that, and hope to do it again with you next
year, I will do more. But, the shocking part was that I needed a new
printer, and Santa sent it to me. Then the next day, I got a big Santa
Claus Snoopy. The next day I got a Woodstock pin from one person and a
Snoopy book from another. People are so gracious this time of year, aren't
they. I truly wanted to just help. I did not know that I would be
receiving anything so I was shocked. Thank you to each one of you that not
only sent items to me, but to everyone that could do something for someone
else to make them feel special this time of year regardless of
circumstances. Thank you, thank you, thank you!! Katie (twin mom)
hi. i just wanted to write, once again, because a very considerate "santa"
sent me such a sweet christmas card. it mentioned inside that they wished me
a lifetime of good health and enclosed a pretty cloth, handstamped oriental
bookmark with the symbols for good health and eternity. i just wish i could
personally thank them for such a sweet act of kindness!! this card really
made my day and reminds us what christmas is truly about :)
thank you so much-whom ever sent this to me and thank you anjie for
starting up this wonderful, inspirational idea to spread happiness and
cheer to everyone !!!!! you truly are an angel :)
sincerely-with love-sheila ann anderson
Hi Angie, I'm sorry for not writing
sooner, but everytime
I sat down to write........I could not keep the tears
from my eyes. In order for you to truly understand how very touching
it was for me to receive a gift from "Santa", you would have to know me
and know the type of person I am.
I celebrated my 52nd birthday in November and all of my life I have been
the type of person to give
and never take. I went through two terrible marriages and just gave them
everything, money.....house.....furniture...etc, just to start over and be
happy. I'm always doing little things for people, like
buying little gifts for someone at work and not letting them know where it
came from. Or sitting
something on my neighbors doorstep for them. I am married for the third
time now and it is a match
made in heaven.......FINALLY, but it has taken me away from my two grown
daughters and my
four grandsons, for now I'm in Iowa and they remain in Pittsburgh, PA.
Christmas has never been a real happy time for me, oh, I don't mean that
I'm a scrooge or anything......I LOVE buying and giving to people.....but
emotionally
it has just never been a "good" holiday. So when you ask people to send a
Xmas wish, it caught me at a time when I was feeling sorry for myself,
which I don't indulge myself that at all, and I wrote my wish about not
being with the grandkids for 5 Christmas'. I then immediately felt VERY
bad and guilty because I didn't offer to be an elf. In October I had foot
surgery and had to be off work a couple weeks (without pay) and then in
November hubby was off a couple weeks from an illness (without pay) and I
just could not seem to get caught up so I passed on the elf......which is
not my normally my trait. So here I am........the person that is ALWAYS
giving.....
and when I get home from work on Tuesday.....lo & behold, there is a box
for me sitting on my kitchen table.
A webcam so that we can send pics back to the kids...... since I could not
be with them.........do you even
know how long it took for me to stop crying. My husband was so worried
that I was going to make
myself sick over this......... I just want to say "Thank you
Santa......thank you Santa's elves......and THANK YOU ANGIE" from the
bottom of my heart. I sincerely enjoy your daily newsletters and what
you do for us Freelancers.
But receiving that gift was above and beyond the call of duty and I will
NEVA forget it or the kindness
that I thought had been lost in this crazy world today. May you & your
family have a VERY PROSPEROUS 2003.
Suzanne Hundley
Hi Anjie! I was so excited when I went
to the mailbox last night about 11:30, somewhere in between putting
together my 2-year olds McDonald's Drive-Thru Center and Art Easel.
Anyway, inside the box was a card addressed just to me from Santa!!! I
had asked Santa for the stitches in my hand from my carpal tunnel surgery
to be out by Christmas Eve, so I could help my husband put together the
toys. The card was a wish to me for "eternal health" with the most
gorgeous bookmark I have ever seen on the inside just for me! I want to
say THANK YOU SO MUCH to my most FAVORITE Santa in Fayetteville, North
Carolina!! You haved TRULY touched my Christmas!! This is one card I
will keep forever!! Happy Holidays!! Kim
Today I received a package
from Katie in Troy,OH. I would guess that she is a "F.L.E."
F.L.E. stands for Free Lancer Elf I love
the body wash, lotion, bath salt & lil samples of make up. I
was TOTALLY Surprised .
It brought a HUGE Smile
to my eyes and face.Needless to say my husband and son looked
at me like I was crazy. But, joined me in my happy dance
anyway. I closed it up & put it under my tree to be reopened
in the morning with every1 else. I thank you from the bottom
of my heart .
Today turned out to be a GREAT DAY after all. Thanks again for
all that you do. Y'all Are Very much Appreciated in my BOOK.
Hopefully one day I can repay the favor to Katie. Have a
Wonder Holidays &
A Happy New 2003 Year!!!
PART I:
Christmas came a day early at my house. My mailman brought
me 2 packages from santa in Va, and an envelope from Patti
in Pa. I didn't know when I entered a contest that it
would turn out so exciting. I will have so much fun making
my cards with all my new props to use. I want to thank
Santa and his elves for making my day a special one. I
also got a box from my Secret Pal with such beautiful
gifts.
Freelancers are such a wonderful, loving, caring family.
I am so happy to be part of that family and to be able to
send as well as receive the love we all share. Thanks
from the bottom of my heart. I love all of you and wish a
Merry Christmas and a Happy, Healthy, Prosperous New Year
to each of you.
PART II
O. M. G.
Fed Ex just delivered a
big box from Santa in Oklahoma full of card making supplies.
I am so overwhelmed at the generosity of Santa this year. I
do thank you so much and truly appreciate all the gifts I
have received. I sent you a note earlier to tell you what
had arrived from secret santa, thinking that was the end.
Love you..love you...love you
M E R R Y C H R I S T M
A S
ANJIE - I JUST WANTED TO SAY THANK
YOU FOR POSTING MY SANTA LETTER. I AM OLDAMER. I POSTED THAT I
WOULD LIKE A BASKET FULL OF BATH AND BODY WORKS PRODUCTS FOR
CHRISTMAS. WELL, THE UPS MAN SHOWED UP AT MY DOOR THIS EVENING
WHILE I WAS WORKIN AT WALLYWORLD, AND MY MOM CALLED AND SAID
YOU HAVE A BOX AT THE HOUSE. WELL WHEN I GOT OFF FROM WORK, I
CAME HOME AND OPENED UP THE BOX, AND A LADY NAMED "ELF BRENDA"
HAD SENT ME A BASKET WITH TWO BEAUTIFUL BOTTLES OF BUBBLE BATH
AND HAND LOTION. I DONT KNOW WHO SHE IS BUT IF YOU COULD HELP
ME OUT BY SENDING ME HER EMAIL AND MAILING ADDRESS I WOULD
LOVE TO SEND HER A BIG THANK YOU CARD. YOU SEE MY MOM HAS JUST
HAD A HYSTERECTOMY AND MY DAD JUST FINISHED WITH HIS 6TH
KIDNEY SURGERY THIS YEAR AND I KNEW THINGS WERE GONNA BE TIGHT
THIS YEAR. BUT THE LORD AND SANTA WORKS WONDERS!!!! I WOULD
REALLY LIKE TO THANK HER SO MUCH FOR MAKING MY DAY AND YEAR.
AND G! OD BLESS YOU FOR A WONDERFUL WEBSITE YOU DO. AND GOD
BLESS "ELF BRENDA" Sincerely, AMY
P.S. IF YOU GET A CHANCE TO
COME TO NATCHITOCES, MAYBE YOU COULD DO A FREELANCER GET
TOGETHER IN SHREVEPORT SOMETIME!!!! I DONT LIVE FAR FROM
EITHER NATCHITOCHES OR SHREVEPORT.
Merry Christmas to everyone. I just
received my coffee maker from Santa's Helper in Oklahoma. I am truly
touched by this kind gesture. I can truly say, yes there is a Santa
Claus and he must be part of the best group in the whole world - THE
FREELANCERS. Thank you so very much! Janie in VA
Dear Anjie: Please pass these thank yous
along to the freelance elves that made my day and made me smile!!
Thanks Anjie! :))) Dear Freelance Santa Elf:
Thank you sooo much for the gift certificate to Fashion Bug!! It was
such a surprise! I can't wait to use it after Christmas. I have a 50%
off coupon to go with that, plus $10 off $25.00, not to mention my
10%fp10 card. I am going to clean up. You made me smile and I am truly
a believer of "The Big Man" in the red suit!!
Have a happy and healthy New Year. Freelancer, Nancy
PART I
I just wanted to thank my secret freelancebyu elf for the wonderful
Burt's Bees items I got yesterday! What
a wonderful surprise. Brought a smile to my face after a very long
day.Thank you!
PART II:
I was so thrilled to receive my first gift from the freelance byu elf, I
could not believe it when a
second one arrived. Thank you so very much! ELLEN in VERMONT
Hi Angie....I wanted to thank you for publishing my Christmas wish
letter....I received what I refer to as the down payment on new tires
for my car....I've got a long way to go, but Sharon M from the Town of
Niagra, NY showed me just how wonderful people can be....My thoughts and
prayers will be with her and you on a daily basis....I can't begin to
tell you how I felt when I opened the envelope and found a beautiful
note and a $20 money order....I only wish now that next year, I can be
an elf and grant someone's wish....~hugs....Deb
This is kind of funny. I received a
card in the mail a couple of days ago signed by Mrs. Santa with a
bookmark in it. Came postmarked from Fayetteville, NC and from Mrs.
Santa on the outside of the envelope. I had forgotten all about this
Santa list. Didn't really expect any reply on this at all. My husband
asked me if I was sure this was a safe card and nothing contaminated on
it. I use to live in Fayetteville and though someone was playing a
secret joke on me. So we sealed it in a plastic envelope. So today
I receive a package from Santa with a lime green 12' x 1/2" Tape
Measure in it. I showed it to my husband and he asked me not to open
any more suspicious packages. Then now I read your newsletter and know
exactly why I received these gifts. I was surprised that I received
anything and really want to thank the people that took the time to and
effort and spent money on postage to send this to me. That was sooooo
thoughtful. We have helped out a needy family and I have taken a
couple of names off Angel trees to have someone have a merrier
Christmas. And now this has come back to me, too. This is sooooo
nice. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. As always, Ilona
DEAR ANJIE,
FIRST LET ME SAY THAT WHEN YOUR MOM CHOSE YOUR NAME,SHE KNOW
EXACTLY WHAT SHE WAS DOING.YOU ARE AN ANGEL!!!!!!!!!!!!
I RECEIVED MY VELLUX BLANKET & IT WAS EVEN BIGGER THEN WHAT I
ASKED FOR.IT IS QUEEN SIZE & SINCE I AM A QUEEN SIZE LADY,IT SUITS ME
FINE! EVRY TIME I SNUGGLE UP IN MY LUXURIOUS QUEEN SIZE BLANKET
{EVERY NITE},I WILL HAVE SWEET THOUGHTS OF YOU.YOU HAVE DEFINETLY
MADE THIS ALMOST 62{DEC.27} YEAR OLD ",ONE VERY HAPPY LADY". I CANNOT
SAY THANKS ENOUGH, SO I WILL END AS USUAL WITH:
THANKS FOR CAREING & SHAREING, MANY HUGS, RUTHIE
PS:I DO HOPE,WITH ALL MY HEART ,THAT YOU GOT YOUR KITCHEN
AID!!!!
I just got home from
my holiday travels to find your gift awaiting me. Thank you so
much!!! No one has ever done any thing like this for me before
and I am so touched!!! Thank you! Thank you!
Lisa N
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