Friday 17 May 2013

Gratitude

Yesterday when I checked the mail, instead of a yucky bill,  I found a nice squishy parcel instead.
I was a recent winner over at dear Cheryll's blog.  She said her hubby chose me LOL.

 
My goodies were wrapped in pretty paper and signed with hugs from Cheryll.
 
 
Cheryll  sent me two fat quarters. They are in lovely neutral light browns, making them easy to add to a new project.  Thank you so much Cheryll for sending me some nice *fun* mail.  Smiling here.
 
Today, dear De and her nice hubby came over.  Nice hubby fixed a door for me that wouldn't close due to the lovely salty air I live in.  This morning it was 14C in my house, so I can tell you I will be very happy to be able to close that door tonight!  I think the new girl was cold last night too LOL.
 
 
Here is the new girl just awhile ago.  She wakes me up at first light by nudging me in the head until I get up and feed her.  Of course, I am awake and then she sleeps most of the day.  She is all worn out from the visitors who just left  and now she is sound asleep. Me,......wide awake.
 
My thoughts are in North Texas the past two days.  The recent tornadoes were only a 1/2 hour drive from my old house and where the rest of my family still lives.  This is the closest to home they have ever been and I am sad for those who were lost. I used to love to go to Granbury for lunch and to explore the antique shops.  So sad to see the damage there.   I guess we just never know who will be next...
xx debbie

11 comments:

  1. congrats on your win Debbie,and how nice are De and her hubby and your puppy is so cute,hope your family is okay in Texas.xx

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    1. thank you dear shez. it was lovely to get nice mail instead of bills and so nice that de and her hubby helped me out today. so grateful! my family is ok but I know others are not. girl 2 is a sweetie but she is SO bossy too..(I am loving every moment tho)
      xx debbie

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  2. Lovely gifts received from Cheryll. Congratulations Debbie. Glad your family is safe . The tornadoes were certainly destructive. I see you still have your girl for company.
    Hugs.....

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    1. thank you noela,
      hope to see you at the bloggy meet on sunday. I had to book in daycare for the girl (LOL) because I am not supposed to leave her alone for more than two hours. it is all sorted and I am looking forward to a fun day out. xx debbie

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  3. Think the young girl needs a big cuddle to keep her warm. I can imagine its hard to see all those memories from your youth being damaged. Mother Nature seems to have no mercy.

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    1. thank you susan
      the girl is sometimes allowed to sleep on the bed or lounge in her normal life (which is an exception to the rules) but so far, I have not let her do either. she is still mine for another 4 weeks though...not sure I can hold out that long. I sure would have liked the body heat last night as we were both cold for sure! xx debbie

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  4. What cute fat quarters... and the new girl is a darling.
    Very sad about the tornadoes and the loss of lives.

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    1. Thanks for stopping by dear Chris.
      It seems Mother Nature is going a bit overboard these days...so sad. Hope you are well though
      xx debbie

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  5. Lovely mail, sweet surprise fat quarters. Good luck with holding out on the bed and lounge cuddles :) Have a wonderful sewing day!

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    1. Lovely to hear from you! It's been chilly here lately and I have been tempted to let her in bed haha but so far I am holding out. With single digit temps lately, I am using rice bags and electric blanket to get by. xx debbie

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  6. Oh look at you little girl. Totally adorable

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