When I wrote my last post I was just doing what I do- sharing what was on my mind and in my heart at that moment in my life. Your caring and touching comments warmed my heart and I hoped people would identify with me about what had happened. With this being said, please, please know that it never, in my wildest of wild dreams or imagination, occurred to me that anyone would feel compelled to send me money towards a replacement camera. Such impulsive acts of kindness that I barely can put into words how I feel. To know that you understand what my camera meant to me made me cry giant crocodile tears all evening long.
Still, I pray that you didn't see me as somehow hinting, or asking for contributions. Quite the opposite- I was stunned when, upon arriving home after working at the bank, the other Tracey called me to tell me to hurry up and read my emails and comments. "Aghast" is how I would describe my first thought as I read the emails, worried that anyone might think I was orchestrating my blog to take up a collection, or that some of you viewed me as a pitiful charity case.
The other Tracey told me to knock it off and be gracious, and simply say thank you. That is such an understatement. Not only are words difficult to find, but “thank you” doesn’t seem to suffice for my level of gratitude. All of your kind words and shared stories, and yes, the generous donations have completely overwhelmed me and filled my heart to the point of overflow.
I can’t even come up with a word for how I feel, but decided today that “blessed” would have to suffice.
