December 10, 2007
Blessings
I really am blessed, you know that? I sure do!!!
For reasons that completely rest on my shoulders I lost most of my Christmas decorations. Mama Vi went a long way in setting me up again. Luckily, I had a bit of money to go out and buy some "basics" so the house was looking rather festive, if I may say so myself.
Then, a sweet sweet elf pulled a fast one on me. She had a few folks send me some ornaments and prettys. I got a box from Richmond just chocked FULL of lovely things. And Army Wife and her family sent a gorgeous cross that is going to stay up all year - just too pretty to pack away. My darling elf sent a stunning Santa ornament and her DH, well, let's just say I have the sexiest flamingo in a bikini in northern Illinois hangin' on my tree!!!
Thank y'all so very much. Memories. You gave me some beautiful memories.
Cuz got into the act when she came down. She brought me some FABULOUS ornaments from her and Carmen that are the perfect finishing touches for my tree.
Yesterday Ktreva and her sweet boy, Clone, came over and baked cookies all afternoon. My home was full of the wonderful smells of the holidays as well as lots and LOTS of laughter.
It was a great day.
And some of you have REALLY been surprising me. I'm getting some incredible emails from folks I never knew even read this little blog of mine. Wow. You all ROCK!!!
Let's not forget friends reaching out that I haven't heard from in *YEARS*. There have been some GREAT conversations these past few weeks.
So yeah. I'm more than aware of how blessed I am. Isn't it a shame that it takes the holiday season for us to remember????
Posted by Tammi at December 10, 2007 05:50 AM | TrackBackI was just happy to help in my own little way... :)
Posted by: Richmond at December 10, 2007 09:43 AM"Sweet Elf"..."Darling Elf"...wow. I've NEVER been called those things before. "Sneaky troll" a couple of times, "stinkpot" more than I can count, "goddamned leech" hundreds of times, but "elf" is a new one.
While Richmond ratted me out (and I've NOT forgotten my dear), I was more than happy to recruit accomplices as I could. Christmas is about memories, family, laughter and love. In whatever form it may appear.
So my dear friend, from one who still believes in Santa, it was my pleasure to be his "sweet" elf this year.
Merry Christmas darling...you know we all love you!
Posted by: Lee Ann at December 10, 2007 11:41 AMBlame that sneaky elf...
She was behind it all.
Enjoy the holiday
Posted by: awtm at December 10, 2007 01:03 PM