tears of gratitude

At the end of a long day, kindness is a gift.

Such was today --- worked hard, came home to play with the animals...

6:30 p.m. -- time to finally rest, bone tired.

Walked out to the road -- 

hadn't unloaded the mailbox since Saturday....and it was full.

And there in the midst of an electric bill that is far too high,
the new insurance rates on our cars,
and other stuff that will just have to wait on my desk....
was a white package.

Inside were three felted hearts and a note from my Jani....

the bright red heart has lace, buttons & pearls from

her wedding dress.  Tears of gratitude!  Special indeed!

Let us never take for granted how much a kind word or gracious gift can mean.

Today such kindness brought me tears, tears of gratitude.  

Nestled in a white package was kindness.  

And for that I am ever so grateful.