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{beauty among the hurting}

April 24, 2010 · 36 Comments
Filed Under: inspiration

I received this email a few days ago.
It is so beautifully amazing, I had to share it:

“I live here in Scottsdale and there are many homeless people. A sweet lady was standing outside Target and had just received so much change she couldn’t hold it. I will miss my little Gussy zipper pouch; however, she hugged it so tightly and smiled so brightly and had a place to put her change she had collected.

Your wallet is out there, beauty among the hurting.

Have a wonderful week.”


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  1. Franchesca says

    April 24, 2010 at 9:13 am

    awww… that is precious!

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  2. Joanna says

    April 24, 2010 at 9:19 am

    That is awesome!!

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  3. Meg says

    April 24, 2010 at 9:29 am

    That is just wonderful! You never know how much something can make an impact on someone else until you share what you have, even if it’s your cherished Gussy pouch! Have a wonderful weekend Maggie! Just remember you are touching the lives of those who may not even know about you and Gussy products…keep up the awesome work!
    xoxo~Meg

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  4. Jenn B says

    April 24, 2010 at 9:45 am

    How Beautiful!

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  5. Marcy says

    April 24, 2010 at 9:50 am

    Oh I love that! Bless her heart for giving that woman her little Gussy pouch. We need more givers like that today!

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  6. Ashley Ann says

    April 24, 2010 at 9:57 am

    Oh wow, what a great story!

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  7. Dianne says

    April 24, 2010 at 10:09 am

    What a sweet and touching gesture. How wonderful to know one of your bags is out there blessing someone! :D

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  8. Jenna Allen says

    April 24, 2010 at 11:29 am

    Wow that’s amazing! So sweet of you. :)

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  9. Ashleigh (Heart and Home) says

    April 24, 2010 at 12:08 pm

    Beautifully breathtaking…

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  10. Erica says

    April 24, 2010 at 12:41 pm

    what a compassionate soul! very precious indeed.
    ~erica

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  11. Mela Kamin says

    April 24, 2010 at 12:41 pm

    now, that’s just the sweetest thing … love it! such a beautiful expression of generosity & selflessness – God loves a cheerful giver!

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  12. Mindy says

    April 24, 2010 at 12:52 pm

    Wow, what an awesome story! How inspiring!

    Reply
  13. Candy @ SoBella Creations says

    April 24, 2010 at 1:11 pm

    That is awesome!

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  14. Mama Gus says

    April 24, 2010 at 1:38 pm

    What a beautiful e-mail and what a beautiful gesture from a Gussy owner. My heart is so full right now that my eyes are flowing over.

    Reply
  15. shaina says

    April 24, 2010 at 1:47 pm

    this is amazing!!! i’m here from FN and LOVE your blog and shop.
    you’re amazing!
    <3

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  16. Elisa says

    April 24, 2010 at 2:56 pm

    What a great gesture! I am here from FN and am so thankful to have found you. Your products are amazing. I especially love your baby blankets. They are gorgeous.

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  17. hiyaluv says

    April 24, 2010 at 3:40 pm

    that is so touching!!!!

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  18. Megan Lane says

    April 24, 2010 at 3:43 pm

    how beautiful! the bright colors & ruffles surely brightened her day :)

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  19. Southern Gal says

    April 24, 2010 at 4:55 pm

    Thank you for sharing that with us. It made me teary.

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  20. anna says

    April 24, 2010 at 7:39 pm

    that is the sweetest thing ever. sometimes i feel like there is so much pain in the world we can’t fix but this reminds me, 1 step at a time. stories like this make my heart smile.

    Reply
  21. Lisa G. says

    April 24, 2010 at 7:43 pm

    Oh gosh, that is so sweet! Thank you for sharing.

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  22. Andrea says

    April 24, 2010 at 8:03 pm

    Thank you for sharing this! It brings tears to my eyes.

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  23. amy @ twirl bird's blog says

    April 24, 2010 at 8:04 pm

    Oh I so needed to read this story today! Thanks for sharing it, and thanks to your lovely customer for the reminder that sharing our blessings brings even greater blessings.

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  24. mom whitley says

    April 24, 2010 at 8:58 pm

    What a heartwarming story, beauty among the hurting is right, what a sweet way to spread the love!.
    ………..as Gussy would say Yeow!!!!!!!!!!

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  25. Jaimie says

    April 24, 2010 at 10:05 pm

    sweetest thing ever.

    Reply
  26. Jeanee says

    April 24, 2010 at 11:28 pm

    OMG… what at wonderful story!

    I’m a FN sponsor (dirty laundry). I just wanted to stop by and say hello!

    Stay creative!

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  27. Erika says

    April 24, 2010 at 11:29 pm

    Maggie, what a “ruffly” little blessing you indirectly gave to that woman :)

    What a sweet and selfless little gift your customer gave as well.

    Thanks for sharing- I got goosebumps!

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  28. Angela @ Homegrown Mom says

    April 25, 2010 at 1:10 am

    Bless her :) Beautiful!

    Reply
  29. laura elizabeth says

    April 25, 2010 at 4:19 pm

    ugh. my heart just melted. so lovely.

    Reply
  30. Jennifer says

    April 25, 2010 at 6:25 pm

    Wow is all I can say….

    Reply
  31. *Alex* says

    April 25, 2010 at 8:38 pm

    Just amazing!

    Reply
  32. taylah says

    April 26, 2010 at 5:37 am

    oh, how wonderful :)

    Reply
  33. Amy@thosefunnylittlegirls says

    April 27, 2010 at 10:18 am

    what a wonderful gesture of kindness.

    Reply
  34. Katie says

    August 14, 2010 at 4:50 pm

    This? after a huge day filled with giving, brought a tear to my eye. I love that that Gussy pouch is out there bringing joy to someone. Love it.

    Reply
  35. Jess says

    February 7, 2011 at 8:48 am

    God bless them!

    Reply
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MAGGIE WHITLEY WEAVES HER WRITINGS around joy in motherhood, homemaking, faith, and simple living. She homeschools her children, enjoys a quiet room while reading, and roars with laughter over the challenges and delights of motherhood. Maggie and her husband, along with their five young children, live in northern Michigan. She has been writing online since 2008. CLICK TO READ MORE ♥

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