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The mail that had been on hold got delivered today but instead of the usual slightly-gruff-but-it’s-a-bluff hello, the mailman scurried away without a word as if in a hurry.
There were two surprise boxes.
The first one was from–wait. That’s her, right? That’s her married name. Right? North Carolina? I think that’s right. But why? What?
It was from an old friend whom I’d long wished I hadn’t lost touch with, whose married name I had no idea of or even if she was (she was), who saw some comment on a mutual old high school buddy’s Facebook post and grabbed the chance to connect and we were both so glad to find each other again.
She had made me a quilt. In the time since we’d found each other around I think Christmas.
While recovering from a broken wrist. And it is gorgeous, and cheerful, and happy-making, and I am so blown away. Wow doesn’t begin to cover it. I will treasure it the rest of my life. Thank you, Susan.
The other box. Let me see about some details and I’ll get back to you on that one.
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That’s gorgeous! You should hang it up somewhere, so you can enjoy it all day long.
Comment by Anne 02.14.23 @ 1:50 amWhat a delightful present
Comment by Afton 02.14.23 @ 4:31 amAlison the ring of colorful fabrics in the quilt are the ones my granddaughter oohed and aahed over on my FB post. Happy to the share the joy with you.
Comment by Susan Holman 02.14.23 @ 7:11 amThat is a fabulous quilt! And so special to be able to wrap up in that hug every day.
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