Avery special thanks to Andy and Maureen

[snelsonbrown]

It often occurs to me to the extend people will go to help or just make someone feel extremely special as Andy who is known as venrendaman and Maureen which I do not know her screen name - but they both accomplished a feat that took a lot of time and effort in order to send a basket to a mother and her children whom had lost their father and husband and her last name was not known and was on a cruise last week - the time that it took for Andy to make sure everything was perfect and the time that Maureen took to make sure the basket was taken to her room was well beyond a call of duty - it is so nice when people take time from their own trials and tribulations to bring smiles to those that have a hurt and trying to deal with it.
I just want to personally thank both of these people for the kindness and efforts made to make 3 people so blessed by the actions taken.
God does remember these deeds and you will both be very blessed in the end.
As Always
Shirley

 

[gometros]

Having talked to Andy offline about some other things, this does not surprise me at all. He seems like a real caring guy.

 

[Verandah Man]

Just passing a blessing on to others, as has been done to me!!!

Thanks again Shirley and Staff for putting the basket together, and a special thanks to Maureen for getting the basket to Holly's room for the surprise!!!

 

[fireplug]

A special deed indeed. All involved should be very proud.

Steve

 

[DreaminDisney]

Originally posted by Verandah Man
Just passing a blessing on to others, as has been done to me!!!

This is very nice and thoughtful of you and Maureen. I'm sure you you put a smile on some faces with your generous hearts!

It reminds of of a movie "Pay it forward" which I have not seen but have seen previews for.

 

[AnnMorin]

Although I don't know Maureen I have gotten to know Andy some and his wonderfull nature and giving attitude screams of this. I hope the tenants of karma holds true for both of you and you are repaid ten fold for your kindness!

 

[moinab]

Shirley also deserves thanks for making the basket extra special. It was beautiful (many people commented on it as I was walking through the ship with it,) and getting it to Holly's stateroom moments before she and her boys arrived so that they could be surprised when they walked in was a wonderful way to start my cruise. The power of a random act of kindness blesses all that it touches.

Maureen

 

[snelsonbrown]

Hello Maureen,
I am so thankful that you were kind enough to take the time to do what you did - everyone played such an important part and it couldn't have been pulled off as it was - the thoughts and emotions that were put into it especially by Andy that paid extra postage in order to have delivered to the shop the special pillowcases he had made for the boys to have characters sign - he even sent the marker - I think of what you did in order to make sure that Holly and her boys got the basket in their room before they entered the door - It couldn't have worked out more beautiful - as I said just when you think the world is going to rot- you look around and find there is so much love in this world after all.
Thank you for your part in this -----
May you always be super blessed for it.
With love
Shirley

 

[ohiominnie]

I'm blessed to be surrounded by all of these wonderful DISers!

Andy and Maureen, what you did was selfless and packed with love! I know you didn't do it to get public recognition, but it just cements in our minds what great people you are!

p.s. DreaminDisney--See Pay it Forward. Great movie!

 

[gdulaney]

Originally posted by ohiominnie
Andy and Maureen, what you did was selfless and packed with love! I know you didn't do it to get public recognition, but it just cements in our minds what great people you are!

p.s. DreaminDisney--See Pay it Forward. Great movie!

I'll second that!!

- Ginny -

ps--- Pay it Forward (the movie) is based on a book by the same title. The author is Catherine Ryan Hyde. It's a great read!

 

[Verandah Man]

I would personally like to thank everyone for their kind words. I was raised by a grandmother and mother that taught me to not only believe in the Golden Rule, but, to live it as well. By no means, monetarily speaking, are we a wealthy family, but I feel as though I have been blessed many times over, and I want to share my blessings with others when I am able.

God Bless You All!!!