Kindnesses

This week I have been the recipient of kindness, in the shape of two parcels.

Neither of the parcels were expected, both were a surprise from two people who wanted to show that they cared.

I was overwhelmed.

The first came from Belgium, sent from a delightful and knowledgable gardener whom I have met once when she was in Cornwall on a visit.

Bayou knows how I love my little garden.

In the box were two wonderful bags of Summer bulbs, lilies, iris, and others, just waiting to be planted where they could shine, could fill a corner with gorgeous colour.

There were other special treasures too, just the sort of things that appeal to me, little handmade buttons, one of which is below.

Sadly the chocolates cannot be shown.

They've been eaten!

The second parcel came from New Zealand, again unexpected.

It was, said the sender, a 'Care' package.

Shane and I first got in touch some years ago with a swap and have kept in touch.

In the box was an exquisite little cup and saucer, with my favourite roses on, chosen especially.

A magazine from NZ accompanied the box.

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A lovely apron, manuka honey tea, and more chocolates

came out of the box.

It was like having birthdays and Christmas rolled into one.

I felt undeserving.

There are many among you who look after family members, who have other problems , losses, or worries.

Being a full time carer has its joys and sadness. It is never what one expects from life and there are many times when total exhaustion creeps in and you wonder how to get to the next day.

But in weeks like this, such lovely hands reaching out to me from a long way around the world make such a difference.

Thank you my friends, more than I can say.