Where to begin? Wow!
I have been working the Youth table at the Illinois COG Campmeeting this past week and tonight was our final night. Let me just say, today definitely made for a very long day. However, as I walked into the gym at Campmeeting tonight to begin working at the table I was moving the papers around and straightening them up I noticed something sticking out from the papers. It was an envelope addressed "Tiffany". I looked at my friend who was there with me, confused. I wasnt going to open the card and read it in the church because I wanted to respect those who may have walked through the doors.
BUT (no im not going to say "he was a leper") haha. As I peeked into the card to see who it was from, I saw no name. I didnt read the card but instantly I began to tear up. I looked at my friend and asked the question "Who did this?", "Who thought of me enough to bless me in such a way?", "Who put this here?". I repeated this multiple times all throughout the time I was back there working the table. It was so overwhelming. I put the card aside and did my job. SOLD ALOT of t-shirts :). During service I really wanted to focus on the sermon and then in the sermon he mentioned blessing someone. To me that was just so sweet to hear during the sermon. Can I just say, what an AMAZING week it has been at the Illinois Church of God Campmeeting!
After service I went and sold more t-shirts, then began packing everything up and cleaning up. I got in the car and before I left I opened the card and I read it, then read the special words the person had put in there. I was so teary eyed and so overwhelmed by the kindness, thoughtfulness, and sweetness. It was such a blessing.
It has been a rough 8 months for me going through personal battles and trials. But through it all God has always been faithful and he's never forsaken me no matter what i've gone through. Each and every moment whats good and what gets broken happens just the way he plans. What others mean for harm he turns for good. SO, the thought of someone taking that time to think of me was heartfelt and sincerely meant the world to me.
I dont know who gave this card, I dont know why they gave it, I dont know who would've even have thought of me enough to show such kindness. BUT, I do want to say that if this person is reading this I want you to know that it meant so much more to me than i'll ever be able to explain. Only God knows what i've dealt with this last week and he used YOU to bless and encourage my heart in a way I never thought i'd feel. YOU are a blessing. YOU showed the love of God through this blessing. YOU touched a life. God knows who this person is and I just pray that God blesses this person a thousand more times than they blessed me tonight.
To whomever sent this blessing; I love you and appreciate you from the depth of my heart.
Xoxo,
Tiffany Elaine.
