a sweet surprise . . .

a gift from a fellow blogger . . .

yes . . . 

she must have known that I liked red crosses 

when she sent this to me . . .

 

but . . . I am quite sure that she had no idea

of how much this would truly mean to me . . .

especially at the time that it was sent - in late October.

 I was very surprised . . . I smiled from ear to ear . . .

I jumped up and down . . .

and then . . .

I sat down and . . . I cried . . .

(bawled like a baby actually)

you see . . . it has been a very long year . . . 

and this gift of friendship came 

when I truly needed it the most!!

her name is Laurie . . . 
and I met her at Barn House this last summer.

I enjoyed getting to know her a bit during the market . . .
and I loved the fact that she was always smiling!! :)

Currently . . . I am absolutely loving 
these cross stockings!!

they are from her and her sister-in-law Debbie's 
 space called . . .

Worthy Goods 

shown here at the . . .

Monticello Antique Marketplace
(a perfect place to do a little holiday shopping!!) 

Thank you again Laurie . . .

not only for the sweet gift - which I love!!!

but for your kindness and friendship . . . 

it truly meant the world to me!!

Blessings to you and your family!!

xoxo - liz