An Update on Spencer!
I promise that I really am going to post about what I"ve been doing these past few weeks. In fact, you'll never believe what I did for 12 hours on Saturday!
For tonight, I want to give you an update on Spencer Hardy (see post two down).
This is a note from his mom on their blog.
"Spencer got home from Crater Lake Saturday night EXHAUSTED but oh sooooo happy. He hiked the 1.1 miles down and back. What amazing church leaders he has! I think just feeling like a normal 13 year old boy was a gift for him.
Another amazing thing happened yesterday. We went to get the mail (after being neglected for a couple of days) and it was STUFFED with letters to Spencer. I brought the stack into him and one by one I read the postmarks from each envelope than tossed each one to him to him where he was sitting on the floor. The postmarks came from NY, Arkansas, Maine, Texas and on and on. Complete strangers, 130 letters in all each with $1 to treat himself to something fun. I don't know where to begin with this one. Just when you're ready to give up on humanity, 130 small acts of kindness come in your mailbox and you realize how amazing God's children can be! One was from a 5 year old boy in California. The note said, "I got this from the tooth fairy, but you can have it. -Aiden". Thank you angels whoever you are (especially Aiden). Your small act of kindness was HUGE for Spencer."
Spencer's mom has no idea we posted this on my blog. In fact, I'm pretty sure that she doesn't know her friend, Dana, is the initiator of it! And--she's in for a big shock when hundreds more come flooding in. All I can say is I love you all! I wish I could give you a great big hug and tell you how much I appreciate this kind act. You can read more about Spencer here.
Thanks again!
Sincerely,
Lisa
For tonight, I want to give you an update on Spencer Hardy (see post two down).
This is a note from his mom on their blog.
"Spencer got home from Crater Lake Saturday night EXHAUSTED but oh sooooo happy. He hiked the 1.1 miles down and back. What amazing church leaders he has! I think just feeling like a normal 13 year old boy was a gift for him.
Another amazing thing happened yesterday. We went to get the mail (after being neglected for a couple of days) and it was STUFFED with letters to Spencer. I brought the stack into him and one by one I read the postmarks from each envelope than tossed each one to him to him where he was sitting on the floor. The postmarks came from NY, Arkansas, Maine, Texas and on and on. Complete strangers, 130 letters in all each with $1 to treat himself to something fun. I don't know where to begin with this one. Just when you're ready to give up on humanity, 130 small acts of kindness come in your mailbox and you realize how amazing God's children can be! One was from a 5 year old boy in California. The note said, "I got this from the tooth fairy, but you can have it. -Aiden". Thank you angels whoever you are (especially Aiden). Your small act of kindness was HUGE for Spencer."
Spencer's mom has no idea we posted this on my blog. In fact, I'm pretty sure that she doesn't know her friend, Dana, is the initiator of it! And--she's in for a big shock when hundreds more come flooding in. All I can say is I love you all! I wish I could give you a great big hug and tell you how much I appreciate this kind act. You can read more about Spencer here.
Thanks again!
Sincerely,
Lisa
13 Comments:
Goodness!! Aiden's gift to Spencer left me with tears in my eyes.
Lisa, I am so happy that Spencer received all the envelopes from everywhere. He will be able to treat himself to anything he wants. I am really happy I sent my envelope.
Stories like this make me cry! The one blessing in cases like this is that the true good in people really comes out. It is a shame it takes such horrible circumstances to do that! I will pray for the Hardy's. Thank you for giving all of us the opportunity to bless someone else!
Christine
ya know what lisa, u posting what spencer's mom wrote IS a huge hug for us all.
Scrappin Jackie in Tpa
Yay for Spencer!!! Hope he treats himself to something he's been wanting for a long time. God Bless him!!!
...I wholeheartedly agree with what Scrappin Jackie said. And thank YOU for allowing us to be a part of something so much bigger than all of us.
Lisa, I am behind as I have been a way but am printing the label and sending card plus $1 to Spencer and one to your neighbor Dana. Thanks so much for starting these "angels among us" posts as I struggle with "what is up with mankind" and "how can I make a difference in this world." A friend of mine's 22-year-old daughter is fighting cancer, first a brain tumor and then acute lymphoblastic leukemia and was serving in Iraq when diagnosed with the leukemia. I was wondering if you would post another angel's among us on here if I got information on her. Here is her caringbridge link. http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/cassandrajeanbecker/mystory Thanks again Lisa, You are an angel. Blessings, Penny
Love the update on Spencer!
I am hoping for help trying to find a link to the tribute shutterfly book you made for your son. I want to make one for my daughter and am hoping get inspiration from the one you showed back in December. Thanks!
I just got home from a long weekend- and can I still send something for Spencer? I hope so and it will be in tomorrows mail, you should have it Monday.
Maybe your 12 hours was like mine- I just participated in Relay for Life in memory of family members, and in a fight for a dear friend who was just diagnosed last week.
I'm still planning on sending Spencer his $1....life has gotten in the way. I will do it tomorrow. It was good to see you at the play the other night...and your cute parents!
Just read their blog. What a gut-wrenching experience speaking as a parent. He's a tough one, though! Will keep their family in my thoughts and lift them up in prayer. Thanks for making us aware of yet another family in need of prayer, Lisa!
Thanks for the "Spencer" update. I'm so glad I participated and hope he enjoys spending his $$$.
Please keep us updated. It's uplifting to read how just a little something can reach out and touch someone in a special way.
Thanks again for allowing us to share in this project!
Pam C.
Waco TX
cool! I love hearing this--hope he finds something fun to buy!
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