I feel so special today! Firstly, Paddy bought me my first bunch of tulips for the season - I love tulips! They're beautiful - purple and orange and yellow - and I have placed them in my favourite vase and left them where I can see them all the time.
Then, a notification slip arrived yesterday alerting me to the fact that there was a parcel waiting for me at the post office... It was from a town in South Africa where I had never been, so I assumed that it was something from a producer that they wanted me to look at. This morning I popped in at the post office to collect the parcel, opened it, and there was a beautiful recipe book with a note inside from "Gail", along with some of her favourite recipes, handwritten. I feel so special - who still takes the time out to write a letter? But sadly, I am struggling to remember this person, and it seems as if we have never met before. I am sure I must have given her my address, or where else would she have gotten my address? And, with my mind as full and tired as it is, I cannot remember this lady. There is no return address, so this is my reply to Gail:
"Dear Gail,
Thank you so much for the surprise gift! The book is beautiful, as are the illustrations, and I cannot wait to try some of the recipes! What a gracious gift, and I sincerely hope that someone brightened your day today by handing you a bright bunch of your favourite flowers, or by bringing you a freshly baked, warm loaf of bread... You made my day, and whether I remember who you are, or whether I even know you, I will treasure this day of mystery and joy!
Once again, a big THANK YOU from me in Cape Town to you in Aliwal North!
Wishing you an amazing weekend!
Warm regards,
Sophia"
And so my "Gift Day" is coming to an end... I will pour a glass of good wine, make a fire in the fireplace, put on beautiful music and sit down for dinner with my wonderful husband soon, and I will go to bed with a smile!
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