“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed people can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.” Margaret Mead
Sister, Lou, and I had a secret goal to raise 25 thousand dollars for the Croyles. We didn’t share that goal with you because it was so BIG. We were worried that as the days wore on, you Monkees might be discouraged if we didn’t get there.
Well. . .
We got there.
Oh – we got there.
The Monkees (and all those who’ve joined us for the day) raised TWENTY FIVE THOUSAND AND ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for the Croyles. In ten hours.
Kay. So I am going to go sit and cry a little and thank God for the kindness of strangers. I am going to thank God that each of you believed that YOU MATTERED. That today you believed that the extra few minutes and dollars it would cost you to LOVE this family would MATTER. It did. 5, 10, 20 dollars at a time- it all added up fast and furious. We danced today like Monkees on a hot tin roof. WE DANCED. Alone, together, all over the freaking WORLD.
We are a LOVE FLASH MOB.
I get to be Fergie.
Croyles – start packing. Just start packing. It’s gonna be a helluva vacation, folks.
And Kristin- You can stop praying so hard. Just breathe. We’ve got this. Thousands and THOUSANDS AND THOUSANDS of souls are praying for you now. There are thousands of conversations being held with God right now and they’re all about YOU. We’re gonna carry you, sister.
I LOVE YOU. I LOVE YOU. I LOVE YOU, MONKEES. Thank you for helping me believe. Thank you for helping me see that I actually live in the world I’ve always dreamed of living in.
We do! We live in that wonderful world!
Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.
Love,
G
P.S. Paypal is closed now- today’s flash mob is done. But if you missed it, fear not. We are just getting started up in here. Stay tuned.
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Holy COW! Crying over here! WOO HOO!
I am so sad I missed this. But I will be waiting for the next opportunity. Five years ago my family’s life was turned upside down, losing our home, my husband losing his 6-figure job and possibly going to jail. I went form a SAHM to a working 80 hours a week mom. God did so many miracles for our family with the legal situation and providing for us every step of the way. After that ordeal was order I thought we were back on track with good things, then my husband had a nervous breakdown, spent weeks in the psychiatric hospital, out of disability. After getting back to work and again God providing and taking care of us, because of the recession he lost his job. He was unemployed for a year and a half but God was faithful and provided all of our needs for shelter, food, and even some blessings for the kids along the way. When all this happened I said to God, “I can’t wait to be able to bless someone else like we’ve been blessed.” (Secret shoppers bringing us groceries, actual brands and flavors that we LOVED – God is good like that, donations in envelopes with no names, et cetera.) Now that hubby has a job is healthy and we are settled in our own home again and things are going well God started nudging me, “Hey, remember when you said you wanted to be able to bless others? I think it’s time for that.” When I saw this need for a godly woman with such a family who has pancreatic cancer I knew I needed to give. My father had a growth in his pancreas a number of years ago. We prayed, the church prayed, people prayed and when they went to do a biopsy the doctor said, “We can’t poke what we can’t find.” GOD STILL DOES HEAL! Please tell the Croyles to strengthen their faith and I will be excitedly looking for when I can give my donation to the next need. Hope it is soon!!!!! So happy the need was met for the Croyles and can’t wait to be a part of it in the future!
WOW. I am amazed! I didn’t have my wallet with me when I read the post but thought there would be plenty of time to donate – how wrong I was, in such a wonderful way. I am looking forward to the next chance. WOW and thank YOU!
You can donate to the Kristin Croyle Fund if you have missed the donation.
This is amazing, we are amazing. Glennon-Amazing! Monkees can do ANYthing!
Phenomenal–dancing, singing, laughing, crying, praying! So sorry I missed the deadline for giving, but there will be other opportunities, right?
Glennon, thank God for you and the Monkees!
INCREDIBLE! Praise God for opening hearts to give what He’s given to bless this family! Just learned about the Monkees on Thursday and am in awe of God using this group to care for those who need it! LOVE!
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Wow, this is amazing! I missed the window to donate. But I have some wonderful beach papers and could put those beautiful pictures that will be taken into a fabulous scrapbook if the family would like that! You are amazing G! You bring out the best in people!
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thank you all…
holy cow, this happened before I even got a chance to get to a computer instead of my phone to donate! so happy it was so quick!! next time I’ll be right on it
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I am a cancer survivor. I spent 3 years in treatment. We went on a beach vacation literally days after I was diagnosed. My children were 5 & 7 at the time. While much of our family vacation was overshadowed by the tears, fears and questions, those memories carried me through treatment. They reminded me why I was fighting hard to survive (as if I needed it, but sometimes, you do). Amidst all the intense emotions, I remember flying kites with daughters on the beach, catching crabs at dusk, my girls playing in the surf. It was an oasis before I had to board the roller coaster that was treatment. I am so happy the Croyles will have this opportunity and that I could contribute just a little bit to this happiness.
My husband has been fighting this disease for 2 years and still has more chemo treatments to go through. We still maintain a positive attitude, but wonder about the uncertainty sometimes. Insurances has been an issue since he was on cobra.
Sometimes it is tough to put one foot in front of the other but we have to keep going and with the help and prayers of family and friends,it keeps us going. We had to relocate from New York to Durham as a result of this disease since we couldn’t afford to live in New York, not with facing this!!! It certainly certainly changes your life.
Monkees Rule
I am so thankful to have a chance to make a difference for them. Thank you everyone. Praying for Kristin and family.
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