~BLESSED IS THE GIVER~

~A GIFT FOR MISS K~

Early last week my phone rang and on the other end of the line was a sweet friend and fellow Blogger, Julie Marie of Idyllhours.  The unexpected call was uplifting and inspiring and sent the next several hours of my life into a positive direction.  She phoned to tell me "a little box of something or other" was on it's way to my Miss K and she wanted me to be on the lookout for it!

BLESSED IS THE GIVER.

~A PRECIOUS NOTE FROM JULIE MARIE~

If you've followed my blog for very long then you know I sometimes write about our only grandchild, our beautiful Miss K.  She is, in every sense of the word, a miracle girl.  She is seven, missing tons of teeth and flits around like a wandering butterfly in search of a fresh new place to relax her fluttering wings.  For Miss K the world, and everything about it, proves to be far too curious a place for one to ever slow down.  She breathes in the excitement of her days and one can immediately tell she's enjoying the wide open spaces yet to be filled up by her future.

BLESSED IS THE GIVER.

~TOO EXCITED TO SPEAK..HELLO KITTY PURSE~

The box came as expected and yesterday Miss K could be found bounding (running, skidding, hopping, skipping, sliding) down our sidewalk (daddy in tow), eagerly anticipating the gift from the unknown stranger.  Her ponytail danced in the Oklahoma wind and her cheeks, usually soft and creamy white, were blushed with just a hint of summer color (I just love that!).

BLESSED IS THE GIVER.

~TINY PINK RHINESTONE EARRINGS~

Once inside she began to open the package that bore her name.  And, like most little kids, ripped off the wrapping paper faster than a hovering  parent (or Nana) could click away at the button on their trusty camera...

BLESSED IS THE GIVER.

~A BIT OF CASH FOR ESTATE SALE SHOPPING~

Now...I cannot tell you in simple terms the look of childhood joy and wide-eyed wonder that flashed across the face of my Miss K.  But it was there none the less.  Her only words were...

"This is for ME, Nana?  Who sent me this un-birthday present?  I think they must love me or something?"

BLESSED IS THE GIVER

~TUCKING HER DOLLARS SAFE INSIDE~

Julie Marie told me during our conversation that she related to my Post regarding teasing during the childhood years and wanted to send my Miss K something as a little token of love.  How lovely is that?  How wonderful to take time out of ones busy life to stop into a store and hunt for a couple of sweet little things for a child who doesn't even know you...?  Even more so, one you may never, ever meet face to face?

BLESSED IS THE GIVER

~WRITING HER THANK YOU NOTE~

"Dear JM...  In the process of blessing my tiniest heart-stealer, you blessed me more than I can say.  Because of gentle spirited people like you I've come to realize that I have still have so much room to grow as a person.  I'm not a true giver.  I want to be, but I'm not.  Because of you I'm going to try harder.  Thank you so very, very much for being a bright, shimmery light in a world that is far too often darkened with crazy-busy schedules and well-meaning intentions.  You took the time and listened to the still small voice that lives within your own heart.  I want you to know you stirred the one in mine.  Love you~Rebecca"

BLESSED IS THE GIVER.

Love to you~