Monday, March 15, 2010

A Random Act of Niceness

A couple weeks ago, I got a surprise box in the mail.   In my considered and humble opinion, there are few things more exciting in life than to get an unexpected letter or package in the mail.

 

When I opened the box, I discovered the following treasures awaiting within.

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A few of the messages inside the cards . . .

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In addition to the hand crafted cards, there were two tins of individually wrapped chocolates.  What’s not to love?

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My benefactor was a lovely lady (and blog reader) named Connie who designs and creates these fabulous works of art by hand.  I am just so grateful that she suddenly got the idea of sending me a box full of such fabulous findings!  I am going to have the best time giving those cards to various people over the next few months; pastor’s wives are always needing cards so I am extra thrilled to have such a unique and lovely inventory. 

And just when I got to plotting about how long I could hoard the cards and make them last, I got an email from Connie saying (in part), “Becky, if you need more cards, please let me know when you are down to six or so and I will keep you supplied.  I know we don't know each other, but I have a special place in my heart for you and your family. “

Wow.  I am blessed, or what?

And as for the chocolates?  Well, I must say they are causing me a little bit of happy anxiety.  Do I look at them or eat them?  Eat them or look at them?  Look?  Eat?  Look and then eat?   Oh, the rapturous agonies I have been going through in that regard.    (I have eaten a couple of them but I feel sort of reluctant to dig any deeper into the pile until I have sufficiently admired them.)

I would like to publicly thank Connie for her heartfelt gift and also (with her permission) post her email address so that you can contact her if you’d like to have her create cards and/or chocolate wrappers for you.  She said she did some chocolate wrappers for a teen birthday party (some of them had jewels on them) and she said the girls were quite reluctant to open their candies because they were all so beautiful! 

Anyway, here is her address if you would like to be in touch:

cj@walker.net

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I’ll leave about 8 am tomorrow for my appointment with the surgeon.  Earlier today, I re-read the radiologist’s report and looked up a few little terms I didn’t know the meaning of.  Now I’m sorta sorry that I did that. My little ol’ brain started to worry and my formerly fairly peaceful heart started having some twinges of anxiety. 

I will just be ever so glad when the appointment is actually here and I don’t have to wait on it any longer.  Of course, he wont be able to tell me anything definitive tomorrow, since we’re only going to discuss what type of biopsy needs to be done.  But I will still get a better idea of the overall gist of what I’m dealing with as he does a physical exam and explains a few more things from the report.

I hope that I will be able to sleep tonight and not spend too much time pondering things.  I wish there was an “unpondering” button to push somewhere in our brains. Wouldn’t that be so helpful?

Hmmm.  It just might be time to unwrap another one of those lovely chocolates!

 

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Anonymous said...

Becky, Just wanted to let you know that the Smiths are in my prayers (as always) but am adding some special extra ones for you and what you are facing tomorrow. Many hugs to my favorite Smith family.
Linda in Pittsburgh

MaryH said...

You will be (and always are) in my thoughts and prayers but especially lately and more fervently tomorrow. Go ahead and unwrap those chocolates. Can you save the wrappings and use them for some sort of something...they are gorgeous. I wish I had known about these when my daughter was getting married and then for her baby showers! What creations. No one deserves them more than you. God bless you, Becky.

MaryH said...

You will be (and always are) in my thoughts and prayers but especially lately and more fervently tomorrow. Go ahead and unwrap those chocolates. Can you save the wrappings and use them for some sort of something...they are gorgeous. I wish I had known about these when my daughter was getting married and then for her baby showers! What creations. No one deserves them more than you. God bless you, Becky.

Anonymous said...

will be praying for you tomorrow, Becky!

mrs pam

Jan Reynolds said...

Just want to let you know I'm praying for you tomorrow. Praying for a peaceful night for you tonight.

Sue G said...

Just know that whatever the surgeon says, it won't be a surprise to the Great Physician, who already knows your needs and has a perfect plan just for you, a plan to prosper you and to do no harm.

I read that once. Or twice. Or thrice. Or every single day whenever I need it.

Go with God, Becky, because He's going with you!

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Carrie B said...

What pretty cards!
You continue to be in my prayers!