Saturday, June 16, 2012

How Amazing, I Am Blessed!

 I haven't been feeling so well today and just doing a bit then sitting then doing a bit and sitting, when my Fibromyalgia and back spasms flare up it isn't fun. What a blessing I got in the mail from my wonderful swap partner (and new friend) Kathleen. 

Here I am in my kitchen with my new orange and green (colors I did not have) apron Kathleen made for me. But that isn't all, she used some beautiful fabric for the back as well and it can be worn inside out if I so choose and I just know I will.
Kathleen loves French country and enclosed a beautiful card that reminds me of the simple French country style she enjoys so much.  Remember all those trips I had been taking to France, showed me what this style was.  Well, in my dreams I went to France!

Each gift was wrapped in tissue paper with these beautiful satin ribbons and since we both believe in repurposing great things, I am seeing a new apron for a grandchild using the pink ribbon as the tie, that was a huge bonus...thanks partner!

 
 This little bag was so cute, I have never seen bags this small and I love the blue flowers on it, just a bright spot in a rainy day here in the great NW. What was inside this bag?  Oh my, the most delicious smelling Honey suckle hand lotion. How did she know I am almost out of lotion?  The granddaughter snagged it up pretty quickly (now you know why I am out of lotion) but she gave it back only if I promised to share! 

I am a huge journaler so it was really exciting to see the brand new journal and the inside is done in purple, my very favoritist of all colors and a book that I absolutely promise to read called 'One Thousand Gifts,' by Ann Voskamp.  I have never heard of her, but a short blurb on the back is written by Lysa TerKeurst and I just completed a Bible Study of hers, so now on those days when I can't clean, sew, quilt or do anything but lay in bed due to the increased pain in my back....I have something to read!
Blessings Kathleen, thank you so very much!

6 comments:

  1. This is one super package you received! I love the apron!! Great colors! This has been one of the best swaps ever, don't you agree. Swap participants are just more generous and creative, at least that is what I have experienced!!

    Thanks for sharing the pictures!

    Hugs to everyone!!!!!!!!

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  2. How amazingly nice. : )
    Hope you feel better.

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  3. Jean, what a beautiful apron and goodies, swaps are soo much fun and do add a bit of fun to our everyday lives. I hope you feel better, I am having a lot of anxiety the last few days, hopng this passes..anyway, I need to get a note off to you very soon..
    hugs
    Barb

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  4. Yes to all, swap partners are amazing and so fantastically creative!

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  5. what a sweet package you deserve it.....

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  6. I'm so glad you liked your package!! I LOVED mine too and will be posting here shortly.

    Blessings,
    Kathleen

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