A big suprise as a thank you for a friend.

I have been wanting to write this post for almost 2 weeks now but I needed to wait until today because I didn't want to spoil the big surprise.

You might remember a post I made a couple weeks back about wanting a Blythe doll. Well I also have a friend that really wanted one also. Her name is Heather and I have never actually met her in person but met her through an online photography forum, and until today wen I called her to tell her to go get a package off her front porch I had never even spoken to her. She is one of those people that is always willing to help out and share with others. She makes little items like hats, just to turn around and give them away, she is always giving stuff away to people on a regular basis. She is very talented in the craft department. Looking for a fun or unusual gift, then her wee me dolls might be the perfect thing. She started a penpal list for the photo board and we worked on matching people up for that. She is one of those truly genuine, caring giving people.

When she mentioned she really wanted a Blythe doll but that she would not even consider asking for one because of the price and is not the type to spend that kind of money on herself I came up with an idea. I knew I have wanted to do something to thank her for all she does and knew I was not the only one. I mean it is beyond apparent how many appreciate her. So since Heather is not on facebook, at least not yet, I put a message out to all the other people that are part of the same photography forum to see if anyone would be interested in chipping in some money to get her a Blythe doll as a thank you and to let her know she is appreciated. The response was amazing. I know if I could have reached those not on facebook it would have been more so but there just wasn't an easy way to do it. Roughly 30 people donated to the cause allowing me to get more than just the doll from the group. I got to pick out some cute outfits and a yellow bob wig for her.

Now I felt great about being able to get something for Heather that I know she would love and cherish, but more than that, the response I got from others being so happy to be part of this was amazing. With money being so tight for so many it was great to have something they could donate to as a big thank you. The notes they sent along for the card I made were really sweet. The love and appreciation for Heather was evident. I felt really good about being able to do something for someone that does so much for others, but even more than that it felt great to be able to facilitate something that allowed so many others to do the same. I hope they all know how happy I was to organize and do this for Heather from us all.

Here is a quick picture I took of the doll and some of the stuff we sent her.

So today was crazy waiting and waiting and waiting for UPS to deliver it to her. My facebook status has tons of us posting about waiting for the package to be delivered. We started posting random threads on the 2 peas message board to pass the time and all share in our anxiousness.. You would have thought we were the ones getting a present. I was stalking the UPS site like crazy to see when the package was delivered.

For anyone who wants to see what how this all progressed here are the notes I posted on facebook

Checking for interest
Status
A quick update
A quick Picture
Sent
Soon to be delivered

And finally the thread where she gets it n the message board 2 peas in a bucket.

The mother ship has landed

And yes I could not stand the waiting anymore so I picked up the phone and called her once I tracked down her phone number. She probably thinks I am some sort of lunatic. I was like "Is this Heather? This is Chell from 2 peas you need to go to your porch and look for a package right now and then you need to get on 2 peas after you open it. Okay bye." Lunatic sure but hey it worked. LOL and we were all going crazy with anticipation...

This has been an amazing experience for me and I am so glad that so many were able to participate because it clearly meant a lot to them also. It has also reminded me how important being thankful is, and the importance of even just saying thank you. You don't always have to make grand gestures, just the simple acts can lift someone's spirits too and boy does it make you feel good to see someone else so happy. I honestly was so touched as I assembled the card for her, it really wasn't about money, it was about saying thank you to a dear dear friend, someone we love and appreciate, someone who makes our lives a little brighter by just being herself. You always hear about paying it forward, well this was about paying it back for a change in a small way!!

I am going to try to start posting at least once a week about things I am thankful for. I may not write down every little thing but enough to remind me that there are good and happy things in life to be thankful for.

Heather if you are reading this I want you to know how much I enjoyed putting this little surprise together for you and how happy I am that you are so happy with your new girl.