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jaybird
01-06-2003, 12:37 PM
...overwhelmingly, I might add.

I am so privileged to know this person, and to consider her a good friend. I've never seen anyone deal with so much adversity and pitfalls with such grace and humor. And - as most of us know, she always puts aside any issues she might have to help everyone else. Whether it is small packages, great advice, or just a hug.

So...TRUMPET FANFARE PLEASE...

I'm so proud to announce that RAVENLOST is the most recent receipient of the BBS PAY IT FORWARD RAOK!

Congratulations girl!

I want to say that I had over 45 names nominated, with over 70 responses. Thank you all for helping out with this. I also want to say WITHOUT RESERVATION, that every person nominated deserves this 'gift' and I'd give anything to be able to send a package to each person! Yes Ravenlost has won this in the past, but from the overwhelming response, I just don't feel that it matters. She received 10x more votes than anyone, a total of 19.

Here are a few of the 'reasons' (from the emails I received) why Ravenlost receives this RAOK. I think this sampling of responses pretty much says it all, and what most of us already know:

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Hi,I would like to put my vote in for Raven.She has been through more than most people have in a lifetime.Thanks for doing this.

I want to vote for Raven...She is an amazing woman that is always there for everyone when they need her...If we had more people like her in the world, it would be a much nicer place to live....

I know that I dont post much, but I couldnt think of a better person to give this to than Ravenlost. I always read her posts and every time I CRY .. her and her family have been through so much this year I think she'd really appreciate it.

I would like to nominate Ravenlost. I know that she has already won one of these this year but I just received a box full of goodies for my son and a few sweet things for me too for Christmas. She did not have to do this. She has a heart of gold, and I just think she deserves it.

my vote would have to go to ravenlost...i have read many of her replies to those in need and she has given unselfishly both in time and needed goods. she thinks of as many ways she can be of help and asks for nothing in return.

I think that ravenlost should be the person to get the RAOK. Since she has been through so much with every member of her fam. son, dot grandchild, dad, now her hubby! She really needs a pick me up!

I nominate Ravenlost.

Not sure if she has ever been picked before, but I think she should win because she has such a big heart. She is always giving to others who are less fortunate. She is always there for people at BBS who need a shoulder, no matter what she may be going through herself.

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CatWoman
01-06-2003, 12:40 PM
Congrats to you Raven...you deserve it! :)

gemini26
01-06-2003, 12:44 PM
Congrats Ravenlost!!! :-)

newwiccan
01-06-2003, 12:46 PM
Congrats!!

Jolie Rouge
01-06-2003, 12:46 PM
WOOO HOOO !

Raven was *one* of the people I voted for - I think I was disqualified for casting multiple ballots :( Happens all the time, here :rolleyes:

janelle
01-06-2003, 12:48 PM
I think she went to take a shower. LOL Congrats Raven, no one deserved it more than you.

momof4inMi
01-06-2003, 12:51 PM
Congrats Ravenlost :D

Ghetto_Gurl
01-06-2003, 12:56 PM
WTG RAVEN!!!

socks1211
01-06-2003, 12:56 PM
congrats raven

odyssey
01-06-2003, 01:02 PM
glad she won it congrats Raven. thanks for the pay it forward jaybird.

Tasha405
01-06-2003, 01:18 PM
Congrats Raven!

catssass
01-06-2003, 01:22 PM
Congratulations, Raven !!!

ajksmom
01-06-2003, 01:25 PM
Congrats Raven. I agree with every reason.

She truly deserves this and so much more.

captorquewrench
01-06-2003, 01:38 PM
congrats ravenlost.......you really deserve it!!!!!!!!!!!!

DBackFan
01-06-2003, 01:48 PM
Oh I am sooooooo happy you got it Raven!!!!!!! :D :D :D

Merryg
01-06-2003, 02:00 PM
Go Raven, Go Raven!! WooHoo! Ain't it nice to be appreciated? Love ya!

Kelsey1224
01-06-2003, 02:04 PM
Congrats Raven...this is well-deserved.

flute
01-06-2003, 02:06 PM
well after reading the responses, I DO agree :)

sandytrap
01-06-2003, 02:07 PM
Congratulations are in order!!! Way to go RAVEN!!!! So glad you got this...it was quite needed i am sure!

sweetlady28
01-06-2003, 02:07 PM
congrats

Willow
01-06-2003, 02:42 PM
Congratulations! Ravenlost :)

Lora_1994
01-06-2003, 02:59 PM
Congratulations Raven ... You most definately deserve it !!!!!!!

Nimue
01-06-2003, 03:46 PM
Congrats Raven! I am so glad that you won. I truely deserve it.

Tyt Budget
01-06-2003, 03:52 PM
Congratulations Raven, and thank you for sharing so much of yourself with all of us.

http://members.ivwnet.com/[email protected]/GOGO/660183.gif

robinA
01-06-2003, 04:05 PM
Congrats Raven!! :)

angelinwaiting
01-06-2003, 04:16 PM
Congrats {{{{{{raven}}}}}}



You deserve it so much:)





{{{{{{jaybird}}}}}} and you too are a sweetheart for doing this:D

~Roxy~
01-06-2003, 08:20 PM
(((((((((((Ravenlost)))))))))))) much deserved!

Wimzik
01-06-2003, 09:22 PM
Congrats Raven!!

Judy
01-06-2003, 09:40 PM
Congrats ((((((((((Raven)))))))))) :)
Your a love and you deserve this:)

KATinKY
01-06-2003, 10:05 PM
Congrats Raven and nice of you to do this Jaybird.

the1bea
01-06-2003, 10:08 PM
Just wanted to post my congrats Raven!!!!!!!! We all know that you really do deserve it!

Gia
01-07-2003, 08:03 AM
{{{{Raven}}}} You MORE than deserve this sweetie~:)
{{{Jaybird}}} ;)

missymommy
01-07-2003, 08:11 AM
{{{{{{{{{{Raven}}}}}}}}}}


:D :D :D :D :D :D :D

jaybird
01-07-2003, 01:50 PM
Paula, I hope to mail out your package this Saturday. I'll let you know for sure and have a delivery confirmation # for you! Congratulations again sweetie! I hope you enjoy the goodies. (I'll be good, I promise! :rolleyes: :D

MrsSpeed
01-07-2003, 02:15 PM
Congratulations Raven!!!

jaybird
01-07-2003, 02:28 PM
I know how you feel Raven. I was totally humbled when I won. But it's a great boost and reminder we must be doing something right. Although everyone here deserves a RAOK for so many reasons!

Okay, so I won't be TOTALLY good.

Bwhahahahahahahahahahahahahaha. Ya really wouldn't WANT me to be, would you? ;)

jaybird
01-07-2003, 03:03 PM
Hush now or I might just have to throw in a goody for Don too.

>>>insert evil grin here<<<
((the sort that gets people locked up))

heartlvrs
01-07-2003, 07:47 PM
congrats