I know, I know, I'm supposed to do the Great Book Edition. But I just needed to talk about this for a minute.
I went to get the mail a few days ago and saw an envelope addressed to my family. It had a typed label and the return was from a local dinner and a movie place. Inside the envelope was a gift card. There was nothing written on it, no receipt - nothing. There was no way to know what amount, if any, was loaded onto the card.
Yesterday I went to the movie theater to see if they could tell me something about it. They swiped the card to check the balance.
Dude. The card was loaded with...
I know, you hate the "Click below" feature, but this was something I couldn't resist.
One HUNDRED dollars.
I asked if they could trace the sale, and the manager said he'd look into it, but made no promises.
WHO sent my family a $100 gift card to dinner and a movie?
Now that is one superior secret santa!
Cheers
Posted by: Maddy | December 04, 2007 at 10:15 PM
It wasn't me, but I'm glad someone did! I can't think of a more deserving family.
Posted by: Melessa | December 04, 2007 at 10:33 PM
Wow! Can I get a friend like that to send me one? What a wonderful surprise.
Posted by: Vegas Princess | December 04, 2007 at 11:55 PM
What a wonderful, fantastic gift for you and your family! (I didn't do it, wish I could have.) You have an angel!
Posted by: Brandy | December 04, 2007 at 11:58 PM
That is such a blessing!!
Posted by: Stephanie C. | December 05, 2007 at 12:38 AM
Awesome! You all deserve it!
Posted by: Kendra | December 05, 2007 at 01:14 AM
That will be a great break during the holiday stress!
Posted by: Kelli | December 05, 2007 at 06:13 AM
That's awesome ... but I want to give just a little advice here. Once when we were going through a really, really tough time we got gift certificates to a local gas station - anonymously. But I couldn't take not knowing who did it. After questiong the cashier I found out who it was. And then the person who gave the certificate found out who I was. It hurt them because they wanted to do this anonymously ... so, don't find out who it is. Let it be what the person wants it to be ... an anonymous blessing. The not-knowing is tough, but it's just better that way.
Posted by: Diane P | December 05, 2007 at 07:16 AM
That is awesome!!! Merry Christmas..one time when I was a teenager our car had to go to the shop for some major work... we couldn't afford a new car but we couldn't really afford the work either... my mom (a single mom at that) didn't tell anyone the cost or even that are car was in the shop really.... when we went to pick it up a few days later she went to pay and the shop owner said that someone had been in and paid for the work...she tired to find out who and assumed that the shop paid it... but they said that it was someone else not them but they were not at liberty to say who!!! It was amazing....
Enjoy your movie and dinner....and have a blessed Christmas!! xo Lyns
Posted by: lyns | December 05, 2007 at 09:43 AM
That's wonderful! Have fun!
Posted by: Katie | December 05, 2007 at 09:47 AM
That is super. And I agree with Diane P - just appreciate the kindness. You certainly do enough for others - it's just karma.
Posted by: kalisah | December 05, 2007 at 09:57 AM
The Bible says that the things we do in private, He will reward us openly. Accept the gift and enjoy a night with your family, you do nice things for others and now it's your turn for a blessing. Have a Merry Christmas!
Posted by: Tiffany | December 05, 2007 at 11:34 AM
I just love gifts....enjoy the night out and just have fun. It really doesn't matter who gave your family this wonderful gift.
Posted by: LeeAnn | December 05, 2007 at 11:37 AM
how generous!...you will pay it forward some day too. That is what helps give us hope.
Posted by: Tina | December 05, 2007 at 01:33 PM
oh wow. that just sounds divine! I hope you can use it soon!
Posted by: rachel | December 05, 2007 at 03:47 PM
Don't you just LOVE those kinds of surprises? Enjoy!
Posted by: Mommy Cracked | December 05, 2007 at 04:08 PM
What an AWESOME secret Santa!
Have fun you guys!
Posted by: Les~ | December 05, 2007 at 07:19 PM
WOW! What a blessing! I am getting goosebumps on your behalf! My husband and I always say "Thanks, God!" when stuff like that happens, it's even inscribed on our wedding rings. So, Thanks, God! : )
PS: Sorry for the late comment - I am WAAAAY behind on my reading. Life is kicking my booty recently.
Posted by: Erin | December 06, 2007 at 08:00 AM
How awesome. And I agree with the others above, just enjoy it and pay it forward when you can - take it is as a gift from God, working through one of His angels.
Posted by: FishyGirl | December 06, 2007 at 11:55 AM
That's wonderful! What are you going to see?
:)
Posted by: beth | December 06, 2007 at 11:55 AM
sweet! what a great idea
Posted by: Kyooty | December 07, 2007 at 10:41 AM
It was me. As thanks for your wonderful blogging. Not really. But I would if I had the money.
Posted by: patois | December 07, 2007 at 11:40 AM