Monday, July 16, 2012

Gifted.

I feel so.....nourished.

All your comments, emails and text meant the world to me.

My flesh and blood people have sent flowers and cards,given me big hugs and allowed my eyes to fill with tears whenever necessary.

Then there are the "just cause" gifts.

Lat week I received a charming creamer ( pitcher? jug?) from a shop in Hudson, New York, a souvenir from my bosses vacation. A few garden roses and a clutch of camomile flowers sit by my right hand as I type.


The last two books I read and the next one up are pass ons.  Seating Arrangements by Maggie Shipstead (meh) from my female boss, Spies of the Balkan by Alan Furst  ( haven't read it yet) from my male boss and The New Work Of Dogs ( loved it, made me weepy in chapters) by Jon Katz sent to me by Jen. 






























And in case the books are a little spicy there's a jar full of Haribo gummi bears for GG from her grandmother  Mr. Baby went to Germany to meet his Great-Great Grandmother and brought back the bears and many chocolate bars. Yesterday our neighbor Nelda gave us a jar of honey from Orange County, Ca .  It comes from Backyard Bees Company. A delicious souvenir of her week away.



Books, hugs, honey and words of comfort.

A very full life indeed.

Thank you.

xo Jane




20 comments:

  1. So glad you are surrounded by love.
    Alan Furst is one of my favorites. Let me know what you think. And I adored The Big House.

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  2. Yes, well we all need such nourishment especially when our hearts are a little heavy and sad. I love that gorgeous bunch of flowers - bet those roses smell divine. A creamer - is that the especially lovely little jug? Must learn more US-speak!
    Amanda x

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    1. We're not sure what to call it, but lovely it is!

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  3. Hello Jane
    All beautiful and thoughtful gifts and no doubt you both deserve them for all your kindness.
    Have a great week

    Helenxx

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  4. The charming creamer would lift any heart, if it's that lovely thing with numbers on. I sure hope someone sends me one of those in my hour of need.

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  5. So many delightful gifts to soothe a tender heart. Take care of yourself.

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  6. Big hugs back to you.

    And the Maggie Shipstead book ENRAGED me. More to follow:).

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    1. Well you certainly have my interest....more than the book did:-)

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  7. Gorgeous, what fabulous gifts. Hope your week is wonderful.

    Paul

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  8. Jen loves Alan Furst too??? You are so deserving of the love you receive, Gummy Bears? So pretty, but O! My dental work.
    Xox

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  9. Well, as they say, Jane, what goes around, comes around.

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  10. You deserve every bit of nourishment right now, for all you give to others.

    I haven't read any of those books, but the comment above about the Maggie Shipstead book makes me VERY curious. Arrgh... my "to be read" list is already SOOOO long!

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  11. So glad you are getting a little nourishment...love the flowers!!

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  12. So sorry to hear about your cat Jane. You must miss him awfully. It's good to hear people take good care of you!

    Love,

    Madelief x

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  13. Just catching up. So sorry to hear the news. It's never easy, is it>

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  14. I'm a firm believer in what goes around comes around.... Of course love and words of comfort are going to find their way to you.
    I'm so sorry about your cat. Losing a pet, there aren't too many other things that sting more. Eat all of the gummy bears.

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  15. Gifted you are my dear. The jug of stems is absolutely gorgeous. Lovely to see you are appreciated online and offline (so to speak). Sinead x

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