Hey world!
Man, it’s been awhile since I’ve updated everyone on what incredible things are being accomplished.
When you signed up for Love Bomb, you were told you could change the world in just 5 minutes a week. It’s my job to make sure you see the fruits of your 5 minutes, and I’m so excited to share some of these with you!
Earlier this month, we all dropped a Love Bomb on a woman named Annie who had just found out her new baby most likely had Downs and also had a hole in his heart. We came together and left 256 comments full of love, encouragement, prayers and hope, and so much comfort for her. Annie posted a response to all of you here and said, “I just sat at my desk dumbfounded as e-mail after e-mail came through.” She said our comments came when her and her husband Jade needed them most, and that it was “just unbelievable.” Guys, “you brought tears to my eyes today when I realized what was happening. Your prayers ARE working & I am thankful for you all even though I may never know who you are.” Thank you, team, for being the support this family needed.
But let’s back up!
On July 22nd, we dropped a Love Bomb for Nicole and her baby Wrenn, who was diagnosed with an extremely rare genetic disorder and needed a lung transplant to survive. It wasn’t looking good, and Nicole was at rock bottom. That week, we left 230 notes of love for Nicole and her family. I am beyond ecstatic to report that baby Wrenn just got her new lung, and her family is in high spirits! YES.
On August 5th, we Love Bombed a man named Jeff who lost his parents in a car accident that Friday night. We left 243 comments on his blog, and this is what he said: “An army of strangers has helped me smile for the 1st time since this all began. I have no idea who you are or how we’re connected, but thank you.” When he found out who we are, he said, “thank you from the entire family.” Man. Way to go, guys.
On August 12th, our Love Bomb was for Bria. Bria was struggling with severe depression and anxiety. She has gone through incredible pain from her family, and we came together and left 341 comments (341!!) on her post. Since then, I have gotten to know Bria personally and can tell you she is in a much, much better place. She posted a thank you to all of you here saying, “nearly 300 strangers have given me hope to keep going. Thank you. You are all my angels.” Bria now works with us on a new project. She is an awesome woman full of compassion and love – thank you all for seeing this in her and reminding her of who she truly is.
On August 26th, you guys left an outrageous total of 504 comments for a 17 year old young woman named Rachel. She was ready to give up, struggling with eating disorders, and had no one to talk to. Five hundred and four of you gave her your love, your encouragement, and let her know that we believed in her, and told her that life WILL get better. She posted a response to this that made me cry. You should take a moment to read it here. You changed the life of a young girl and communicated a type of love she had never known.
I could seriously keep going forever – there are more and more of these. I wish I could forward every email of thanks that ends up in my inbox to each one of you!
I am so proud of the entire team, and beyond thankful for the reassurance that there are so many of you willing to give 5 minutes of your week to change the world in a way that is needed most.
I am honored to be a part of Love Bomb, and to be part of a community who is opening their heart every week to those who need it. I can promise you that not one person will ever forget the day they woke up in the midst of a crisis to hundreds of strangers flooding them with love and encouragement to keep marching.
Nanette, a single mom with breast cancer, said it best last week after we dropped a Love Bomb on her: “I can’t believe this exists, I can’t believe people really take the time to do this for people. I imagine this love just spreading and exploding all over the universe and finidng those that need it, it all swirls around and lands in the right places, and comes back to those who give.” The rest of her thank you is here.
Thanks again, you guys! You rock.
Lauren
@dropalovebomb
@laurenlankford
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