So often, I plan to write about something, but never find the time. The story may be a good one, but it gets put on the backburner, left to evaporate as other experiences take its place.
Now that we are two weeks into the new year, I thought it might be worthwhile to look back upon some of those happy, unrecorded memories.
Here is the first:
My sister-in-law, Jenn, is the world's sweetest, most thoughtful person. She is married to my husband's youngest brother and never ceases to amaze me with her kindness. The afternoon before we left for San Francisco, I walked out through the garage to put out the garbage and found her just getting out of her car in my driveway. It was such a happy surprise to see her, I could hardly believe my eyes. "You've caught me!" she exclaimed, laughing, and looking trim and beautiful in spite of being in her third trimester with a new little one.
She had with her eight gift bags and was leaving them for us on the side lawn, presents to take on the plane to California. Each and every one of the children had a book of stamps, stationery, an address book, and other goodies, selected with loving attention to detail to suit their many individual tastes.
Here are a few pictures of some very happy children about to leave for the trip of a lifetime with the gifts from a loving aunt to send them off:
This only child is grateful for her children's many loving aunts and uncles!
What a wonderful and thoughtful gift! Isn't it wonderful to have family like that!
Posted by: Christine M | January 13, 2008 at 09:32 AM
What an amazing blessing! I wish my children had more relatives.
Posted by: Beck | January 13, 2008 at 09:39 AM
What a lovely auntie! I wish my siblings were closer :)
Posted by: Rachel | January 13, 2008 at 11:11 AM
Auntie's can make childhood more special, it sounds like Jenn is one of those who are magical.
Posted by: Mary Ellen Barrett | January 13, 2008 at 11:22 AM
Oh, totally sweet! She's a gem, as are you my dear!! What great photos!
Posted by: Meredith | January 13, 2008 at 11:33 AM
How lovely!
Posted by: patience | January 13, 2008 at 02:35 PM
What a wonderful Auntie?
I try and do things like that for my Nieces also and hope they remember me for that also.
Posted by: Leona | January 14, 2008 at 02:37 AM