~Three gifts that keep on giving~

Written by Sue, Monday, August12, 2019        hot humid 90's  
Having family and friends help celebrate my birthday all week made for one of the best ever. Thank you too for your sweet comments and birthday wishes on my last post.

Though most of my family  live in other states, the birthday song was sung to me numerous times Saturday, in person, and via phone. Even when I was out and about  they left loving messages on the answering machine, and then made sure to call back. With life being so busy and for them to make such efforts really touched me, grandson Gabe even told his grandpa, that I should celebrate all of August!~wink~

"Happy Birthday, Mom/Grandma, I love and miss you," are some of the sweetest words I  ever heard.

There is no distance and time in those words, though freely given so many times Saturday, I never got tired of hearing "I love you". Each time we speak or hear them we are rejuvenated, smiles and laughter come forth, loneliness vanishes, because personal value is made known, i.e. "someone cares for me.", relationships and hearts are mended, families restored. I could go and on of how valuable and important these three words  are especially to children and older adults. 

I call these Three spoken words, "I love you", the number One gift that keeps on giving..💖💗💗💛

I would love to share more of what it means to me and  of the importance of especially letting these two groups know and hear the words, "I love you",  but  I wanted to share how my week ended. Maybe sometime  I will write more at a later date.
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I was also blessed with many cards, I keep my cards, do you! Thoughts in them and those personally written give  hope, encouragement and joy! Written words are another gift that keeps on giving!

 Saturday,we had brunch with daughter,Susan and her sweetheart, I call him my son-in-love,,..Time.. is another gift that keeps on giving.

I received these lovely gifts, plus a little extra $$$ from them and other monetary gifts in the mail from our sons and their family, and my Mother!

Susan knows I like bicycles,

This was my first time seeing one of these it is called a Kitchen Boa, (SIL chose this). Place it around your neck while in the kitchen, use to pick up plates and/or wiping your hands, it is so cool!

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I decided not to have a cake,  instead I opted  for blueberry  hand pies, which we had last evening, ending my week long celebration! "Whew" I am tired, now I need a vacation from celebrating.~wink~

What a great week I had, Mr P. really made it extra special, to him I say, "Thank you so much, I love you with all my heart."

Have a blessed day

Love,

Sue

~The gift that keeps on giving~

Written by Sue, Thursday, February, 2019     sunny, mild, what a great day, 70

That gift is love, I John 4:11~ Beloved, if God so loved us, we also ought to love one another.

I've been busy today making  gift baskets for friends who need a little cheering up. Here are  a few ideas, for making these baskets. I am calling these my spring baskets and you will see why. I will make three baskets with plenty left over.

We always need some whimsical, to make us smile, blowing bubbles, stuffed animal, small figurines,
 an Easter cube puzzle.

 We must always be practical too, tissues, and hand sanitizers.

Lets not forget to freshen our rooms, love these fragrances for spring.

Whimsical socks to keep our tootsies warm.

 Alway, always something to snack on, healthy first and then some sweets.

Shower gel and cream are nice gifts too, great sale!

We must have something to read, I found these at the Dollar Tree, so wonderful.

 A special mug, with encouraging words, that can remind the person of who they are, and that they are going to be fine.

 More whimsy for sure, aren't they cute as a button.~smile~

Homemade cookies are so nice with either tea or coffee in the new mug. I finally finished baking yesterday, and have plenty of packages to mail, they are all going over the USA, (grandchildren and children.)

Number one is completed and will be delivered this afternoon,, My dear friend had back surgery, this week, after having a head-on collision over a year ago. She is doing well! But still has a lot of surgeries ahead of her. Prayers for a quick recovery are needed. Remember, only one is to be opened each day, and NO PEEKING!~WINK~

I am off to finish two more to be mailed.

Personal note:
I have so much fun finding items, wrapping  and giving them, but why do this one might ask? Because I have experienced prolonged illnesses, and each gift of love meant so much to me.

The items in the basket, are not expensive at all, and if you know me, I'm such a bargain hunter, every thing was on sale, I love nice things and I wait until they are on sale.

This has been such a busy work week for us, we have accomplished so much! Having a break in the weather has been such a blessings.

May your day be filled with many  blessings.

Sue