Scrapbook Garage Sale Results
I wish to thank all of those who attended our multi-family scrapbook / garage sale on Saturday. The money earned was greatly needed and we appreciate the support.
I was deeply saddened to see how many items were stolen. It was very surprising to me that in my small community this would happen. (Perhaps I'm too trusting.) It took me all day to get over the negative feelings this left. I know it happens "out there" but I didn't think it would happen here, and if it did, I didn't think there would be so much taken.
My brother reminded me about one of my favorite stories -- Les Miserable -- when the Bishop offered the stolen candlesticks with his blessing -- and along with it, the opportunity for Jean-val-Jean to create a new and righteous life for himself.
So, I would like to offer this message to anyone who took items without paying. Please accept those items with my blessing.
None of the items stolen were worth enough to give someone a new life, however I freely give them to you and hope you will receive this gift as an opportunity to change your life for the better.
And to all of you who were so nice and so happy with your scrapbooking supplies and other purchases -- it was very much a pleasure to meet you. Thank you again for all of your support!
I was deeply saddened to see how many items were stolen. It was very surprising to me that in my small community this would happen. (Perhaps I'm too trusting.) It took me all day to get over the negative feelings this left. I know it happens "out there" but I didn't think it would happen here, and if it did, I didn't think there would be so much taken.
My brother reminded me about one of my favorite stories -- Les Miserable -- when the Bishop offered the stolen candlesticks with his blessing -- and along with it, the opportunity for Jean-val-Jean to create a new and righteous life for himself.
So, I would like to offer this message to anyone who took items without paying. Please accept those items with my blessing.
None of the items stolen were worth enough to give someone a new life, however I freely give them to you and hope you will receive this gift as an opportunity to change your life for the better.
And to all of you who were so nice and so happy with your scrapbooking supplies and other purchases -- it was very much a pleasure to meet you. Thank you again for all of your support!
Labels: Scrapbooking
posted by RoMay J. Allen @ 9:00 PM
2 Comments:
At 3:24 PM,
Real Women Scrap said…
It's always so hard when our trusting instincts are shot to the ground. But, I absolutely love the way you've handled it with grace and dignity. You'll be rewarded for that...as will they!
I couldn't believe we had things stolen at CHA in January in our booth. I heard others had that happen too...personal albums, photos and the like. I'll never understand it, but love the idea of releasing it as a blessing.
At 5:20 PM,
bevq said…
RoMay,
You have a kind soul through and through. Mike and I used to own a tiny grocery store in WI,and I was amazed at how many items were stolen.
The worst for me, were the tiny, handmade baby hats our group would place on a little tree in the front of the store. They were for the local hospital OB unit.
I cried the first time it happened, then the Spirit whispered to me that sometimes people are in great need and too proud to ask, and with WI winters those hats were needed. Perhaps they were. Maybe they saved the life of a new little one?
Scrapbooking things I cannot imagine someone would NEED, but we never know the story and all we can do is pray for those people who feel they can take what they want.
HUGS
Bev
http://www.bevscountrycottage.com
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