I do not show these things to boast, but to share how generous people are and what can happened if you take just a few moments to say HI to someone.
The first thing I want to share is the dip mix I got from the dip, shoot, I mean, from Ramona...
The next awesome gift, that made me cry, came from Jolanda who lives in the Netherlands...
Usually, I grab my camera in the dark to take a picture of Charcoal being silly. He does NOT sit still for long, but I will make it a goal to get ONE good picture of Charcoal before the year ends! We will see how that works out...
You know, thinking back to Ramona, she left the price tag on the gift! hmmmmm...
Back to Jo...she and I met in a painting group when she shared a picture of a rolling pin she had painted and I commented...she had no idea what I was talking about because they called it something different...we laughed about it and became friends who joked, which, by the way, is what I like in a friend!
Mother said that if I teased someone, it was a sure sign that I liked them!
(Wonder why Ramona sent me dip but sent our other mutual friends something she painted...I thought she liked me just as much...sigh...)
The other gift came from my scroll saw buddy in Canada...she is a mis-placed Chicago girl...Sesame Street Smart, she is! LOL I will use her picture to show what she sent me.
She designed and cut them! She is amazingly talented!
(Don't get me wrong about Ramona...I appreciate that she sent me the dip because she sent it out of love...I think it was out of love...it is hard to tell with Ramona...she is a stinker! )
Sheila also gave me several little sheepies with yarn wrapped around them...so pretty and colorful! I love colors!
Look at the detail!
I just can't stop thinking about that dip...I guess I need to see what I need to make it because I only shop about once a month for groceries and the Super Bowl will be here soon!
The dip reminds me of a Christmas present that my brother got one year. He had just moved in with a bunch of his college buddies and so he got this gift that was in a box that said: Avocado Green Chip and Dip Set.
He sarcastically said: "just what I ALWAYS wanted--an avocado green chip and dip set!"
He opened it to find: (say it with me) An Avocado Green Chip and Dip set!!
Boy, was he embarrassed! We kidded him mercilessly! The next year, he got a cross-stitched sign that said: Just what I ALWAYS wanted!
In my house, we take gifts to be what the box says they are!!
Back to the dip...I got the ingredients listed in my smart phone grocery shopping list....I wonder what the mix looks like...
But now....I have no dip for me and Charcoal to make for Super Bowl Sunday...heavy sigh...ROFL
I have shed true tears this Christmas with each gift I have received. I am amazed at the generosity of friendships.
I have wasted far too much time protecting my heart from any more hurt, but yet, these friends have taught me and reminded me more about friendship and how vital they are to living a complete life.
Once again, I have reaped far better than I have sown! Blessings drop like rain as I am reminded that we are NEW EVERY MORNING!
Thank you, my friends for helping me to see the MAGIC of the season...of the generosity of people...of unconditional love and of the JOY in encouraging others!
I am humbly blessed...Let's keep Christmas alive all year!~~charlotte♡
My dearest friend . . . your thoughtful heart and kind soul are evident to everyone around you. It is such a joy to send you something to make you smile. When I made that sheep, I could think of no one better than you as a recipient. I just love your painted sheep so much! They make me smile! xo
ReplyDeleteMy dear friend you so sweet ❤️
ReplyDeleteSending you love and blessings x