I called mom a little while ago to find that my great aunt was there. She’s more like a grandmother to me, since all of my grandparents have passed on, and she’s one of the most lovely women I’ve ever met in my life. I adore her so much, and miss her more than words can say. I talked to her for a little while and she told me that she’d been making quilts, by hand the old fashioned way. She said she’d just finished one, and then said that she had been wanting to make me a quilt but she wasn’t sure how to send it to me because she’s afraid it would cost an arm and a leg to send. I reminded her that we would be coming home for the holidays next year and that we could bring it home with us then if she wanted to make me one, and she said that was a great idea, and that’s what she’s going to do. I’m VERY excited. I love quilts and this one is extra special because she’s going to make it for me, by hand. She’s in her 80’s and I can only hope when I reach her age that I have the stamina and love of life that she does.
IN other great news, one of our local supermarkets remodeled and had their grand reopening this past week. When you spend 35.00 on groceries, they give you a box filled with goodies for free. We got one on Friday, which was filled with all sorts of things that we use, plus it included a bottle of red wine that I stashed away for when someone visits who wants a glass of wine. In addition I received a coupon good for 5 dollars off a 35.00 purchase for both this week and next.. AND a free apple tart, a free loaf of sunflower seed bread, and a free package of 4 large meatballs that were made in their meat department. If that wasn’t great enough- today when I went in and used my 5.00 coupon, I spent another 35.00 so they gave me one of the boxes that were left. (there were about 6 of them), plus another set of coupons. I gave the 5.00 off coupon to my sister in law, and we’ll go back later in the week and pick up the free goodies. We gave the free meatballs to my mom in law because she likes those, and plus some of the things out of the package that we really didn’t need double of, such as the wine, paper towels and a few other things. I’m sure she’ll be thrilled.
It’s a beautiful day in the neighborhood. Take the time to be grateful for something in your life today… and remember …. Life is good!