this morning

mail on my doorstep this monday morning. if you are new here (welcome!) and would like to know what this is about you can find out in this post here.

i've counted now:
thirty five packages and envelopes
one hundred eighty nine pockets
six necklaces
five pencils
five pencil sharpeners
three felt balls
shells
sea glass
note cards
ten toy cars
four turtles
six balls
three little dolls
six puzzle animals
twelve wild animals
six hearts
three fuzzy toys
candy
one key chain pen
five rubber animals
a big bag of organic lollies
and soap
so far. more pockets are on the way.

thank you melissa, julie, annie, stephanie, francesca, v, andee, leanne, debbie, ginny, kristin, lynn, sheril,
mary, doris, amy, hilde, betsy, michele, ellen, tracey, anke, emily, heather, tamsin, kyle, claire,
katrina, debbie, gail, emma, natalie, heather, susan, and amanda.

i'm in awe. it's hard to put into words. i feel your friendship and love when i hold your gifts in my hands. when i see all those perfect little stitches and happy colors. and read your notes, thank you so much for those. oh my goodness. the joy.