Sometimes it is better to RECEIVE than to give!

I love to give gifts. It makes me happy and I honestly do believe it is better to give than to receive. But today, I had some wonderful surprises delivered and I am thinking maybe it is better to receive! :)

First of all, I had a knock on my door and saw a Edible Arrangements delivery car in my driveway. The first thing that came to mind was that they must need directions to another house. I was shocked when she said she had a delivery for me! "WHAT? Are you sure?"...It seems our blog shower guest of honor, Denise, sent me the following goodies for hosting the blog shower. Honestly, I feel guilty for accepting this gift because I really have not done anything for this shower. It has been the easiest shower I have ever hosted. I didnt even have to clean my house!

Cute little bag it was delivered in
This beautifully packaged box was inside
Then...the best part...Chocolate covered Strawberries & Apples! Oh my gosh! Can I just tell you how good these things are. I think Mark was just as excited as I was! THANK YOU so much Denise. You did not have to do this, but I sure am glad you did! Cant wait for the shower.

Then if that was not enough, my mail arrived. There was a nice big package from my good friend Jaime. I could not believe my luck today. Inside was something I have been wanting for so long. I have been green with envy every time I would see other people carrying these adorable purses (like Dawn R). I cant believe I actually have one of my own! how did you know Jaime? You are so sweet and such a wonderful friend! I miss you so much!
And for my blogging friends who dont know Jaime (she doesnt have a blog, but I am working on her. She is hillarious and would be such a good blogger). Jaime used to live in Lynchburg and worked with me at World Help (while her husband was a kicker for Liberty's football team and later also came to work at World Help). She had a surprise pregnancy and since they did not have any family close by, I jumped in and assumed the role of her mother/sister/friend and bossed her around for her entire pregnancy. Telling her what to eat, how to take care of herself, what she needed to get and what to expect. I am sure she wanted to smack me. I was honored and shocked when she asked me to be in the delivery room with her when she had her sweet baby girl. It was a special day and I will never forget the experience. So many funny stories I will save for another time. Shortly after Addyson was born, they decided to move back home to Mississippi so they could be closer to family. I had become so close with Jaime & Baby Addyson, it was hard to see them go. Here is a recent picture Jaime sent me of Addyson wearing a pillowcase dress I made for her. Isnt she the cutest thing?!
Denise and Jaime, I have had a very stressfull and difficult week (I wont bore you with the details) But let me tell you that you both made me feel special today and put a smile on my face. Thank you so much! It could not have been better timing.