If you only knew how my heart felt the day I received the call from Sally Cini saying that the Black Point Women's Club would sponsor my family's Christmas. I was filled with felicity. More importantly, I was filled with joy, love and hope for the holidays. I would like to express how grateful I am to have met such wonderful women. Their altruistic acts of kindness are a reminder of God's love for my family. He has blessed me.

Wanting to pay it forward, I asked God to help me to see ways to be a blessing to others. The day the presents arrived was so exciting, just knowing how those cute little faces would light up on Christmas morning. The gift I opened that morning surprised me. It's amazing how God works! Let's just say those Stop & Shop gift cards came right in time.

I really don't know how I make it, all I know is I try. I trust that God is orchestrating every detail of our lives for the better. One thing I never lose is my faith, for I am a prisoner of hope.

My heartfelt appreciation goes out to those who made this a Christmas we'll never forget. God bless.