"What lies behind us, and what lies before us are small matters
compared to what lies within us."
- Ralph Waldo Emerson

Thursday, April 26, 2012

Special Treats

Things are looking up. Today, we received a package in the mail. Surprises of any kind thrill me, so I ripped open the box and found such wonderful treats! I have been smiling all day!

Brenda made all my girls satin pillow cases. She sewed them herself, they are home-made (you can see how this would blow me away since I can barely sew on a button). Brenda also sent me some chocolate (and some for Elliot too, though I may have to confiscate it).  I think I can survive until the weekend now, if I can just keep the candy hidden and then remember where I put it.  The whole package totally made our day! Thank you so much Brenda!



Anastasia said she felt very fancy sleeping with her own satin pillowcase.


I think Brenda could sell these purses and make a bundle; they are adorable!




Victoria loved the feel of the satin.


Francesca carried her pillowcase around all day long. Can you tell what is on her pillowcase? Food, of course!


I also got some good news today. Our local Shriner's bought Victoria and me non-stop tickets to Philadelphia! I am so relieved not to have to worry about a 12 hour trip. 

Another little treat I discovered today is a way to keep Francesca and Catherine busy (and not fighting) for along time. Birdseed. Yep, they will spend an hour dispersing birdseed all around the yard.


Now if I could just get a smile from this little one. Hopefully soon. At least in two weeks, she will get her arm cast off.





6 comments:

  1. Wow, what a great surprise for all of you. Poor Victoria looks miserable. Hope she feels better soon.

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  2. Hooray for Brenda, and Hooray for Shriner's! I have always liked the Shriners. My grandpa was a Shriner, and I have fond memories as a kid, standing out in front of the grocery store every spring, shaking our tin cans, raising money for the hospitals. My dear Papa died about 12 years ago, and I still have his red Shriner's fez. I don't know what to do with it, but it really warms my heart to see that they are still doing good work...

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  3. Wonderful news about your non-stop flight. How are you getting from the airport to where you're staying? Where are you staying? How can I help? Email me if I can do anything at all, even if just wave at the gate and throw some chocolate at you :)

    And that owl purse is seriously adorable. I have talented friends too, they are a blessing, aren't they?

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  4. God is so faithful to answer prayer for these dear little children. Poor Victoria...I am praying for her, and you too! Thankful for the good people at Shriners too!

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  5. Nice surprises! Sweet Victoria. I can't wait to see her smile again! :)

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  6. Would you be willing (or Brenda) to pass along info on those cases? I have an African American daughter who really should use satin always, but we never do
    Laura
    ellaolson@mail.com

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