Gifts

In the past week,  I have received two unexpected gifts from two of my daughters.  A few days ago,  Brenda gave me a lovely scarf she had made for me,  with beautiful silky fabrics she had selected.  It is in brown and orange tones and matches several items in my wardrobe.  There was no special occasion, other than she was thinking of me.

Today I received in the mailbox a soft bulky package, and had no idea what it was, as I was not expecting anything ordered.  Inside I found a beautifully knitted lap robe that daughter Michelle made for me.  I had no idea she could produce such lovely work, not having seen it before.  I am impressed.  In the note she said she made it just because she loves me.  That's just so sweet.  I am deeply touched.

I guess it is the year of the hand made gifts in this family!  I just finished making a ski-locker-glove-organizer for Gerry.  It had to be made to locker size, with ten pockets. I had only a drawing on a napkin to go by, but I got it done!

Brenda has been crafty for a long time.  I'm the one who is new at this.  She now shakes her head at me in disbelief,  never before having seen me sew.   If I do say so myself,  I am pretty good at it.

Of course, there is much much yet to learn, yet to do.  And thank goodness for that!