Happy Friday: The Power of Couponing
Sent from reader, Amanda:
With today marking the 14th anniversary of September 11th, I felt it was an appropriate time to share my loss, but still highlight the positive notes regarding couponing and how your site has given me the tools to make my brother’s funeral as wonderful as possible.
After 9/11, my brother joined and served as a helicopter pilot in the United States Army. Not long ago, he was medically discharged after returning from Afghanistan. Unfortunately things took a turn for the worse and my brother passed away at the young age of 31. As a veteran, the military does not pay for much when it comes to a funeral, and my brother had no life insurance.
Due to the overwhelming funeral costs, I began using the skills I learned from your site and it has helped me give my brother the funeral that he deserves. There are no words to adequately express my gratitude to you and your team.
I was worried that my brother’s upcoming funeral (which is Friday, September 18th), wouldn’t have any flowers (due to the high cost). So, I turned to your site to guide me. I printed out multiple coupons that you posted from the hobby stores (Hobby Lobby, Michael’s and JoAnn Fabrics) to purchase some high quality artificial flowers, a foam wreath ring, etc.
Then, to make it stand out more, I took advantage of one of your many canvas deals you posted throughout the last month. The canvas company was so wonderful to work with. They let me customize my size and even offered to let me order the canvas unstretched in order to be able to attach it to the back of the wreath (which shows the white stars).
After my brother’s funeral, I will be donating the wreath to the funeral home so that they may offer it to the families of soldiers or veterans that cannot afford much.
In addition, I was also able to order more than enough memorial cards through a few of your Shutterfly posts. This way, everyone that attends my brother’s funeral will leave with a little something to remember the wonderful person my brother was.
HAPPY FRIDAY!
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Thank you so much for sharing!! I’m so sorry for your loss. I want to thank your brother for your service. The wreath you made is beautiful.
So sorry for your loss. Your post brought tears to my eyes. I am forever grateful for your brother’s and his family’s service to our country. Your family is in my prayers.
Thank you for sharing, your story is very touching. You and your family are in my prayers.
Thank you for making the sacrifices and for supporting your brother as he served to protect our country. Your story is beyond touching and you are incredibly strong! I hope you find comfort in knowing that he is in a much better off place, watching over everyone.
What a blessing you are to your family, friends and US!! Thank you for sharing your beautiful story and please know you are in my thoughts and prayers.
This story is so touching and the thoughtfulness of donating the wreath afterwards. I can only hope to be as selfless as you and your brother. Thank you for sharing.
Such a touching and lovely post. You are giving your brother a wonderful tribute. Your actions speak volumes about the kind of family you and your brother belong to. May you all face brighter days ahead and may your brother rest in peace.
Thank you for your sacrifice and for your generosity. So very sorry for your loss.