As I said, this has been a rough year. To be perfectly honest, I signed up and received my swap partners' info and then promptly FORGOT about it until Suzanne sent out a reminder email that we had 5 days to get our packages mailed off.
I tried to find a couple of the things on my parnter's wish list with no luck. Maybe because my heart wasn't in it. I managed to put together a package, mailing it off with two days to spare.
Guess what?
Yup. I promptly FORGOT about the SSS as soon as my package was mailed.
Today, I attended a holiday luncheon hosted by a friend. Her house was decked with mulitple trees and oh so festive! It was a tad dissapointing when afterwards, I opened my own front door and walked into my undecorated home.
Then the doorbell rang. The UPS driver left a couple of packages on the front porch and dashed off. Well, at least he rang the door bell. The first box I opened had some beautiful custom made nickel plated bolt covers I'd ordered for a clients' bed. Inside the second box was this:
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| Personalized sketch by arist Maria Sambs Botelho. |
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| Close up of personalize sketch by artist Maria Sambs Botelho. |
Thank you from the bottom of my heart to my Secret Santa. This is one of the most memorable, thoughtful and amazing gifts I have ever recieved.To the recipient of my half-hearted attempt to be YOUR Secret Santa: be on the lookout for another, more thoughtful package in the coming weeks. Better late, than never.
It's time for me to start dinner. Tonight is a good night to begin decorating. It's time to pull out that Star Wars ornament collection.
Happy Holidays and May the Force be with you!
OH, Kandas, I had to wipe my face and dry my eyes to type this comment. The gift is amazing, as I am familiar with Marias work....it is top notch and amazing in every way! What a special gift you have been given here!! I know you will treasure it and it will hold a special memory for you. A gift from the Heart....the true meaning of Christmas!! I hope as I am typing this, your starwars ornaments are ready to guard your tree!! Wishing you and your family a wonderful holiday and may some magic find its way to you and yours. {hugs}
ReplyDeleteThat is an amazing gift! So special with your name all over it like that. That just gives me goosebumps! May you have a blessed Christmas and I hope that you will feel better and enjoy it after all.
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Kandas Thank you so very much for googling me and letting me know about your blog and post. ...and for your very kind words about the art. Over the years, there have been requests for images of every kind...some to reflect the recipients' careers, interests, loves, dedications, etc... I am blessed to hear each of the stories behind the art that was chosen and happy to hear that your Secret Santa chose the Star Wars figure for you and to have played a small part in this request.
ReplyDeleteI also am part of Suzanne's hard work in hosting this Secret Santa extravaganza! Whew! That surely took a lot of coordinating! I have yet to post about my wonderful gift box that arrived from my Secret Santa. (It takes me for.ever to get my posts together! :o)
So happy to meet you! You and your family create stunning pieces of furniture!!!
And my heart goes out to you and your family regarding this challenging year. Hope your Christmas is full of wonderful blessings!
Blessings & Aloha!
What an amazing gift! I would never have thought of that, and I LOVE Star Wars myself! I hope 2012 is much better year for you.
ReplyDeleteThis is an amazing and FUN gift! I have a huge Star Wars in my life who would LOVE to receive something like this! Merry Christmas to you, Kandas!
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ReplyDeleteThank you so much for all the kind words!