The reason the whole lengthening of my celebrations started in the first place was that so many people wanted time with me I could not fit it all in at once, so the lunches became extended over several weeks.
Recently the discussion came up about how many weeks would I celebrate this year and I told the girls, meaning Jill, Loni, and Mina, that I wanted an advent birthday, with a gift to open each day of April leading up to my birthday. Joking and not really expecting anything to come of it.
Well, Loni showed up the other night with a green (my favorite color) bag full of 30 gifts. I get to open one each day, at any time of the day I choose. It is the greatest thing!
The first day she suggested a gift for me to open as she thought I would need it first. It was a box of Thank You cards, which I do need to thank everyone for all they have done for me during my recovery.
The next day I opened Post-Its that say "I'm a Fabric Fanatic..."
Yesterday I opened a package to find a beautiful piece of fabric.
I have to admit my grief has overshadowed the opening of the gifts, in fact I am not even given much thought to my birthday, but I am starting to get into them now.
Thank you Loni. You are such a good daughter and friend.
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Happy to give you a little birthday joy each day; especially since this time of year is more than a bit tough on you. Hugs & Love, Loni
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