[Soft*Silver]

my sister got me a witch's planner (yay!) and a basket of special coffees and teas. She even made a bag of chai tea!

My daughter made a beautiful wreath that I will treasure for years to come. It is metallic PINK!!!! (looks around for BFF PrincessBelle!)

Some members of BFP sent me lovely make ups and the ability to get some things for myself. Such wonderful friends I have here! You guys made the holiday ever so special!!!

But there is a special story I want to share....

I want to comment here about the gift of giving...

someone on BFP asked me what I wanted for Christmas. Immediately I said I would like the ability to give my daughter a gift. I have almost no money. What I do have, goes for utilties. I really was saddened this year that I couldnt get her anything. This kind and generous person made it possible for me to give my daughter a special gift...a hand made bracelet from our Jake. He customized it to her favorite colors and added a kitty charm to it, and it arrived in a beautiful little pouch.

When I gave it to my daughter, she cried. Not only because it was so beautiful but this year, this season, her old kitty is in his last days. He is 18 years old. He was born under her bed when she was a wee child. Twice now, this month, he almost passed away so its just a matter of time. This bracelet with the kitty charm on it will be her keepsake for the Old Man.

Sometimes the gift of giving ripples loudly thru the silence of the Unexpected Returns...bless you for this...