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My surprise on the door step yesterday!

13 years ago

Thank you so very much Tricia!!! I made Tricia pot holders for her new kitchen. This was my reward! When you said you would have fun shopping you weren't kidding. I never expected anything like this. We've already been looking at the books. DH got the atlas out so he could find Mystic. The syrup will be thoroughly enjoyed, the coffee cup and spatula well used. Thank you again!

Tami

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maddielee
13 years ago
Very nice! Good people, both of you.

ML
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13 years ago
I agree with Maddielee.

I love reading about the connections between forum friends.

~Ann
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Teresa_MN
13 years ago
What a wonderful surprise! And if you in Ohio woke up to the snow and more snow predictions we in Minnesota did - you needed a day brightener!

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tami_ohio
Original Author
13 years ago
:)

Teresa, no we didn't wake up to the snow and more snow, just a mother who decided her legs wouldn't work as she was getting into my SUV. Some is grief, some is Alzhiemer's and some is just plain mad because someone can't be with her 24/7 like dad was. And then found out that she had had several bowls of cerial and pretzels for breakfast because there weren't any bananas. Her sugar was over 400 right before lunch. No wonder her legs wouldn't hold her up! My DB is trying very hard to keep her with them, but it looks like she will be in a nursing home soon. I am thankful he was there, even tho he wasn't supposed to be, because she would have taken me to the ground with her. There is no way I could have held her up. It is so hard, especially with dad only being gone almost 3 months. But it was so heart warming to come home to Tricia's wonderful gift! I continue to be amazed by the wonderful friends I am making here at the CF.

Tami
triciae
13 years ago
Oh gosh Tami, I'm sorry to read about your Mom. Seems like many of us here either have already been through or are starting the process of aging parents. Having been through my father's age related dementia, MIL's Alzheimer's, FIL's agonizingly sloooow and debilitating health issues - you have my heart felt sympathy. Best of luck to all of you.

I'm glad you received the package intact. I wrapped that mug in about 10' of bubble wrap. And you have no idea how pleased I am to see you didn't receive a broken jar of sticky maple syrup! ;)

About the maple syrup since we discussed it via email - I use Grade A and Grade B as I do olive oil and extra virgin olive oil. Sometimes, I use a lighter hand.

Thanks again for your additions to our new kitchen. CF friends are great!

/tricia
Teresa_MN
13 years ago
Tami - so sorry to hear about your Mom and Dad. So much to keep up with caring for an aging parent.

The timing on the package was perfect then!

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artsyshell
13 years ago
What a wonderful surprise!
annie1992
13 years ago
Tami, I'm sorry to hear that your Mom isn't adjusting well to your Dad's death, it makes it even harder for you and the rest of the family.

Hugs to you.

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vacuumfreak
13 years ago
While they are all lovely gifts, I must say that I have that same rubber spatula (a friend got it for me at Epcot of all places) and it is the best rubber scraper I've ever touched. You will love it! Very thoughtful gifts on both sides :0)

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