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It's Christmas Morning!
This is a grand day! We have received presents! Piled on our doorstep! This occurrence is unprecedented! Our mail lady must have been bemused by the appearance of two cartons with our names on them.
(We also removed the propane bill from our doorknob, but we're not counting that as a gift.)
We'll give thanks alphabetically, because the gifts are of equal value to us, and our thought processes have yet to flow as smoothly as might be wished.
First, many thanks to you, Debra, for the absolutely astounding quantity, quality and variety of tea bags that caused our sleepy eyes to spring wide in shock and awe. Many of the flavors we have never before tried, and you included among the enormous selection some old favorites that you know we enjoy. We plan on having a good old-fashioned Penfield Tea Party! We haven't the words to express how we feel about this, so we will just give thanks for having met you.
And Kathy, many thanks to you for the piles of newsprint that you sent (Bonnie is at this moment happily ensconced at her command center, poring through the pages in search of intriguing tidbits. I myself am wondering if this is your fiendishly clever way of reducing your recycling load {;~)> ) You must have chortled to yourself as you enclosed the small bottles, knowing that we would ask "What are these?" After struggling with the ziplock, stripping away the plastic seal (who would want to contaminate that solution, for heaven's sake?), and prying off the cap, we discovered the tiny wand and exclaimed "bubble solution!" I am so far from my childhood beginnings that I began to wave the wand about in the air, to no effect. Bonnie finally said "Blow through it." With a mental slap upside the temple, I said "Oh. Right." and did so. And lo, there were bubbles!
We both want to say "Thank you, dear friends, for being who you are. We can ask for none better."
Peace.
Bonnie and Walt
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Thinking of you today. And Bonnie. May this one year anniversary of your death find you wrapped in God's love and keeping watch over Bonnie.
You are missed, Walt. You are missed.
Kathy -
Hi Friend. You've been on my heart consistently for over a week now...what is it? I miss you, Sir. I know...hush...contrary to what I expressed about missing those who've passed...thing is...you're exempt...I didn't get to love you enough Methuselah...;) Tell Gramma hi for me...isn't she as precious as I said? ;) Smooches, C.
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Ah, Walt. I don't think I'll ever see another Saint Patrick's Day when I don't think of you. It's been almost a year since you went away and, like so many others, I still miss your kindness and intelligence. It's a rare combination, that.
By the way, Walt, my mom will be crossing over soon. Any day now, I think. She loves small creatures too, and she loves puzzles, and she loves to laugh. I know you'll like her. Keep an eye out for her, OK? And I'll check in on Bonnie for you.
Hugs,
Vicki -
So sorry to hear of your loss.
Keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers.
Deepest sympathy
Carolxx
10/2/08 3:45 PM