The card said, 'When times get rough, go out for dinner and a movie. God Bless You,' ... And there were certificates for Safeway, McDonald's, Blockbuster ... Well, that's what we did, and we really enjoyed ourselves.

The card said, 'School supplies are going to be in order at your household,' and there was a $150 certificate to Wal-Mart.

I've had neighbors and friends who have helped me, and I wrote letters to the editor to thank them, and those are published online, ... But that was a while back.

Once people find out what it's for, they're really giving, ... Two little boys emptied their piggy banks for it.

They know my situation and address, ... Everyone at work thinks it's the coolest thing whoever is doing this.

I've never applied for any (assistance) programs, ... I make just enough where we don't qualify for welfare or anything.

I make enough to keep a roof over our heads and keep food on the table, ... But there's not money for any extras.

There was an error on our part in approving and reviewing the ballots.

I just wanted to thank this person and to let them know that I really did appreciate this, ... I don't know if I ever crossed paths with them or not. I just wanted the chance to tell them that we appreciated it so much and it really did help us out. ... You hear so many bad things in the news and this is something really good.