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Mumsnet Christmas Appeal: the thank you thread

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SandyMumsnet · 28/11/2012 13:15

So the spreadsheets have been completed, the matches have gone out, all is done. Gin

We're all waiting with bated breath. If you're a recipient and you'd like to pop back on here when your gift arrives to thank your donor then do remember to look out for your MN code which will have been included in the address on the packaging and include it in your post. The person who sent the gift will then be able to know it's you.

If anyone has any questions about anything to do with the Mumsnet Christmas Appeal then do please email [email protected].

Ho Ho Ho!

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SecretSanta156 · 06/12/2012 17:04

Rabbits

I am Secret Santa 156 and I didn't send you a voucher, so I hope that means that you have TWO Secret Santas this year! From your description of you and your family's circumstances you are definitely my recipient.

I posted a parcel off to you this lunchtime - just a few bits for you and your DCs. Almost everything is wrapped up (apart from a couple of late additions to the parcel) so no peeking until Christmas Day Xmas Smile

Hope you all have a very Merry Christmas, from SS156 and family x

Elmofan · 06/12/2012 17:35

To MN061

We got your lovely surprise in the post this morning Xmas Smile
Thank you so much for your very generous gift Card Thanks
My children are so excited and DD wants to know how old she has to be to join MN herself (she's only going on 7yrs Xmas Grin ) .

I will be on the "pay it forward" List Next Year :)

Thanks Thanks Thanks I would Like to wish you and your Family a very Happy Christmas < un-mn HUGS> xxxxxxxxxxxxxx

PigeonsCanClimbStairs · 06/12/2012 17:39

To MN192

I posted your parcel yesterday so you should hopefully get it in the next few days. It doesn't sound as exciting as some of the ones on here but I hope you still like it. And I got a bit confused with the card so don't laugh too much Blush

SarahStrattonIsMN0167 · 06/12/2012 17:47

To MN167

I received the most wonderful parcel in the post today. We were so excited that I'm afraid we couldn't manage to wait until Christmas to open it.

It was like opening an amazing treasure trove of all the things I absolutely love. Either you knew you'd got me, and you've spent a fair old time happily stalking, or you are quite simply a genius present giver. I love, love, love every single thing you gave us.

And then I opened your card, read your lovely message, and saw the attached voucher and burst into tears.

You have honestly made Christmas for us. I've never received a Secret Santa before, and it is the best gift I have ever got. That gift is faith in people, I don't know if you've read my threads, and knew that I was having a bad time, but thank you so much. I can't believe that someone I have never met could give me such a wonderful, and generous gift.

Thank you so much, from the very bottom of my heart.

Love

Stratters xxx

KnottyLocks · 06/12/2012 18:04

Slovely

SecretSantaMN167 · 06/12/2012 18:20

Oh Stratters, you've only gorn and made me cry now.

I didn't know who I was sending it to so don't worry, I haven't been stalking you I promise! You won't know me (I lurk more than I post) but I actually did post on one of your recent threads so I know (now I know who you are) that you have been having a hard time.

I'm therefore really glad I got you and I'm so pleased that you liked the presents. I chose things that I would like myself and you were meant to open it before Christmas so you can use your voucher.

I love buying presents and it's such a joy to be able to give them to someone so deserving and lovely (instead of buying them for ungrateful dysfunctional family members!).

Hope you and your family have a relaxing joyful Christmas and I hope that things are on the up for you in 2013.

Secret Santa MN167 xxx

Bossybritches22 · 06/12/2012 18:42

MNHQ

Can we have a tissues emoticon please just for this time of year/ thread?

BIWIshYouAMerryChristmas · 06/12/2012 18:48

I'm all snotty now.

Bossybritches22 · 06/12/2012 19:02
BIWIshYouAMerryChristmas · 06/12/2012 19:08
SecretSanta061 · 06/12/2012 19:08

Elmofan.

I'm so pleased that it arrived safely, I was worried about the lack of postcode but managed to get it sorted in the end!

Merry Christmas to you all.

Xxx

SarahStratton · 06/12/2012 19:15

You can stalk me any time you like.

[hugs]

RatherBeOnThePiste · 06/12/2012 19:17

oh lovely Smile

RatherBeOnThePiste · 06/12/2012 19:17
Bossybritches22 · 06/12/2012 19:27

Mulled wine in this weather I think

Cheers!

RabbitsMakeGOLDBaubles · 06/12/2012 19:58

I'm slightly overcome that there's more than one donor, this is shockingly generous and I feel extremely lucky with one donor, never mind two.

I'm so very thankful though because you are making my Christmas special at a time when I've been feeling so bad about not being able to do what I usually do at Christmas.

I know it's not about how much you give, but I'd gotten to the point of being so skint we were eating out of a food bank at one point, so I was really concerned about being able to do anything much at all with getting accommodation sorted being priority over everything else.

As it was, I actually organised for them to go to their dads' houses so that I knew they would get something as I wasn't going to be able to afford much at all. So our Christmas celebration is actually going to be in January after they come back, as I am sending them both off on the 20th and spending Christmas by myself (cleaning and sorting through their rooms, joy to the world!). I will be able to hopefully take advantage of the sales before they get back with the voucher, and am thus very touched that I also have a parcel coming. I hope you can wait for Christmas Mark Two - The January Tales DonorsMN156. It's not the cherry on the cake, it's a blooming triple cherry cake with cherries on top!

maillotjaune · 06/12/2012 19:59

I'm getting paranoid mine hasn't arrived now, posted it last Friday.

It was only a voucher but I've had cards disappear in the post before so put it in an envelope with a small catalogue and now I'm wondering if someone thought it was junk mail Blush

MN158 · 06/12/2012 20:06

MN158, I hope it was ok to leave your parcel on your doorstep. Happy Christmas to you and yours from your secret Santa! Ho ho ho.

waitingforastartofall · 06/12/2012 20:08

Ee I'm so excited :) still feel amazed to be nominated reading this thread has injected some much needed Christmas spirit. After losing mum three weeks ago then my stay in hospital I generally couldn't be bothered but seeing you all being so lovely has truly awakened my Christmas spirit. I still feel overwhelmed and sad but you've shown that there is still good going on in the world. To my nominee and ss whoever it will be you are a shiny light when things have been pretty bleak.

MNer173 · 06/12/2012 20:09

To shazian this is MN173. I am so glad your card & giftcards arrived safely Smile I'm sorry my gift wasn't more imaginative, but I thought perhaps vouchers would be the safest bet!

You are truly welcome - really and truly it was my pleasure. My heart went out to you and your ds after what he went through this year, and especially as is so hard for him to communicate and tell you if he was in pain, and I just wanted to let you and your family know that someone was thinking of you. I will continue to look out for your posts in SN and to see how ds2 is doing.

I will go now as I am welling up writing this . But I will graciously accept your ds3's compliment about being a "kind lady" he must have mistaken me for someone else, if only he knew what a shouty old witch I really am Grin

Wishing you all a very, very happy Christmas xxx

RabbitsMakeGOLDBaubles · 06/12/2012 20:24

Need a few tissues myself. Wine

shazian · 06/12/2012 20:26

Awww MN173 i could cry again. I honestly appreciate the thought and the lovely card, and obviously the gift cards too, i thought it was way too generous. To be honest i was amazed to be nominated in the first place, but really didnt expect anything like the amount i received thought would be a box of chocs or wee book for ds. Anyway, it just makes me realise as ds3 said there are lots of kind people in the world.

Me and hubby are still going on about it today, i cannot tell you how truly grateful I am, for you to be thinking of me and ds really tugs at my heart. DS doing amazing for now, long may it last after 1 year off school we have got him back in few hours each day, so onwards and upwards. Was bit down as he is 12yrs old in 2 months whilst in hospital for reassessment they did lots tests etc and was told his developmental age is just 6 months to 12 months at most, with not much chance he progress very much.

My mum was filling up too when i told her. You really are an angel, i cannot believe how kind youve been. I will treasure the card forever, and im off into town tomorrow to treat me and ds with your generous gift vouchers.

I never knew anything about this xmas appeal until day before nominations ended, i then nominated someone. However, i never actually knew too much about it never realised i could be secret santa. So i cannot wait until next year and i am going to be SS too and put the biggest smile on someone elses face.

I thank you again from the bottom of my heart.

Hope you have a brilliant christmas & best wishes in 2013 xxxxx

PeskyRatInASantaHat · 06/12/2012 20:30

Snap maillotjaune.

Exactly the same scenario here. Vouchers supposedly delivered on Saturday (via amazon), but no mention that they have been received on this thread.

I don't mind at all if recipient busy, doesn't know this thread exists to say thanks etc...

It's just the thought that maybe they haven't received their gift Xmas Sad.

I don't think we'll ever know.

NorksAreTinselly · 06/12/2012 20:33

There is something very wet in my eye.I LOVE MumsNet :)

MrsKwaziipanFruits · 06/12/2012 20:41