Tuesday 15 January 2019

Generosity

My goodness, this past month or so I have been inundated with gifts and such generous acts of kindness.  I have had an abundance of cards in all its guises and thank all those that sent me one from the bottom of my heart.  They made my heart sing and lifted my spirit.  Your gifts have also been so generous and thoughtful and thank you doesn't seem enough but that is all I have.

Neighbours have been so generous both prior to Christmas and since our return.  Only yesterday a very tasty fruit cake and scones appeared.  A little later we heard the knocker and there was a lovely bunch of flowers.  Our hens were looked after whilst we were away and on our return there was a welcoming lamp on and the stove lit, home sweet home made so warm and cosy by a thoughtful friend and neighbour.



In amidst the abundance of mail we came across a card which enclosed a photo of our little cottage with the sun setting over it, glorious red skies over a newly painted cottage.  It was an amazing sight, breathtaking in its beauty, made all the better by the generosity of our neighbours daughter who was visiting took the photo and then had it printed as a gift.  We intend to have it enlarged or made into a canvas such is its beauty.  We feel blessed to be part of not only the wonderful blogging community but our local community as well.

Friends and family know me so well and this is reflected in the gifts that have been bestowed upon me.  Gifts, given with love.


My love of all things Disney is well documented, so it was a joy to receive these amazing craft sets a double whammy, Disney and craft.


A generous gift to start felting, not something I have done before but has been on my to do list for awhile.  I also received a book to get me started along with another love of mine crochet, another double whammy.


Ribbons and laces are a great passion so it was joy to see so much of it in my Christmas parcels.



Fabric, wooden letters and a light box added to the amazing collection of craft gifts bestowed upon me.  How blessed I am to receive such an abundance of gifts.  I am already making lists of projects I want to get started on, using the eclectic mix of gifts I have been given.  I love to browse patterns and books and find inspiration in things that surround us.  Even the crochet shawls I am working on at the moment have been inspired by the colours of the sea and the living moor that dominate this beautiful Island.


Finally yarn has been gifted from various sources, another eclectic mix of colours and thickness's to add to the creative juices.

 
I am one very lucky lady and appreciate everything that I am gifted, some of the drawings drawn by our Grandchildren are treasured keepsakes and will be included into my Christmas scrapbook.  Another project on my to do list. 

Hope all is well with you.  A huge thank you for visit to my blog and your comments, another form of generosity that I appreciate so much.

See you soon.

44 comments:

  1. And from a recipient of your kindness and generosity thank you!

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  2. What wonderful gifts and tokens of generosity you have received, your friends and family know you well. It's lovely to move to somewhere new and be welcomed into the community as you have, it sounds like you've made some very special friends on the island.

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  3. What a beautiful collection of crafty goodness. You will have a wonderful time putting it all to good use.
    Hugs-x-

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  4. What wonderful gifts! And what generous neighbours. We've lived in our rented house nearly 8 years. The neighbours to one side are a family we know by name only and on the other the rented house has changed tenants 5 times and is now up for sale. It's true, sometimes, the saying 'we live metres apart, but worlds away' from each other. Luckily, for me, being a part of Jehovah's Witnesses I have so many wonderful brothers and sisters that I see almost daily and we are all there for each other. Love and best, Jane x

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  5. Wow, you did receive some wonderful things! Enjoy them and planning your projects!

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  6. That picture of your cottage sounds beautiful. Please post it so we can see too! Those crafts look fun. Felting is something I would love to try - can't wait to follow along as you learn.

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  7. Wow! You are one lucky lady, but I imagine at other times you give generously to others. You are certainly loved.

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  8. All the gifts are lovely.

    It's especially nice to have such considerate neighbors.

    But you must be just as considerate of them, to have them gift you so. And do nice things for you. :-)

    ✨✨✨✨

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  9. You have gotten such nice gifts. I'm so glad you have developed close relationships with your neighbors already, in a short time of living there. You must be very special to them and they are glad to have you there.

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  10. wow, what wonderful gifts, that needle felting book has caught my eye!

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  11. I have to echo some of the comments. What you give comes back. And you must giving just as kindly.

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  12. You reap what you sow....and you must be a very special person to have received so many wonderful gifts! Enjoy what you have been given...God Bless You!
    Debbie
    xxoo

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  13. Wow, you have been blessed, enjoy your gifts and like others have said I look forward to seeing your makes. Take care, Cathy x

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  14. So happy for you that you had a great trip and received so much love in the form of generosity on your return. I feel happiness for myself too as I look forward to seeing how you utilize the gifts you received.

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  15. A lovely post . . . I am impressed with the kindness of your neighbors, especially the part when you came home to a lamp lit and a warm fire:) Nothing is more welcoming and thoughtful than that. Coming home is wonderful, but having a warm fire to welcome you , that touched my heart. :)

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  16. Wow.. your family and friends know you well! I am not at all surprised that you both have been welcomed and made a part of your new neighborhood.. your kindness and goodness to all is obvious to us all. ((hugs)), Teresa :-)

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  17. Your friends certainly know the perfect gifts for you! So many fun new things to try out and enjoy. I’m always interested in seeing what you are making next. You are an inspiration!

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  18. How lovely to see all of your wonderful gifts. I'm so happy you live in such a giving community! Needle felting is a fun hobby that I'm sure you will embrace. I need to pick mine back up again. Embroidering a pillow case has my attention these days. ♥

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  19. What an abundance of blessings you received! I'm sure you'll have a wonderful year of creating things from those gifts.

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  20. wow you do have a great collection of gifts and so many nice people who gifted them to you.

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  21. Sweet Friend,
    As I read through this post, I thought immediately that the gifts you have been given reflect the generosity and love you show others. Enjoy and have a cozy evening!

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  22. How lovely that the gifts that you received were clearly properly chosen with you in mind. I love it when people do that. But crikey, you are going to be busy with that escort agency :-)

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  23. Lovely, all those crafty gifts will give you hours of pleasure.

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  24. You are so blessed with such generous and thoughtful friends and neighbours. You are loving and you live in a loving community.

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  25. excellent im sure we will all be flocking round for your services ...in fact do you have the address ?

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  26. Wow what a lovely lot of gifts and love sent your way! It's especially nice that your neighbours are welcoming you home.

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  27. Oh boy! Look at all those treasures and delights. Good neighbors who light the fire and the lamp are a great blessing, too. I know that you will be putting all these gifts to great use during these winter months.

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  28. My goodness, that's a new one to visit.

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  29. You are very fortunate to live in a community where this kind of spirit still exists and people still take care of each other.

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  30. Thank you for sharing about the generosity of your friends and neighbors - it is a reminder of how I can reach out to someone - and no matter how small it may seem - make a difference. ♥

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  31. Oh my stars! I love your trims Of lace! How sweet and kind the lovely women bloggers are! I love the blogging world, don’t you? Such kind souls!

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  32. I think you are going to have fun with all your goodies.

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  33. Such lovely gifts! You are, indeed, a lucky lady!

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  34. Thanks for "sharing" your lovely gifts with us, Lorraine. it is indeed nice to be so appreciated by family and friends.

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  35. What a lovely post, and what lovely gifts :)

    All the best Jan

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  36. Wow! What a haul. Now you've got your work cut out for you, using all those wonderful treasures.

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