Thursday, September 1, 2011

Sometimes it's just one of those lives.......





Believe it or not, I used to be a really optimistic person. I KNEW I'd be able to figure out a solution to any problem that had the nerve to cross my path, that I'd soon have life running smoothly again. I had bumps along the way, just like anyone else, but the bumps didn't really shake my faith in my ability to fix whatever came my way. But, following the divorce, the ex trying to get custody of my boys, and most of all my disability that left me unable to work, and effectively took away a large part of my identity, and I'd be the first to admit that my outlook on life just isn't as cheerful as it used to be.

But every now and then, out of the blue, someone reaches past this newly formed pessimistic shield of mine and makes me feel genuinely happy. Brings a real smile when one is needed the most. And usually it probably seems like a small thing to the giver, but believe me when I say it's huge from where I sit.

A friend of mine from Rav, a swap partner, sent me a package that has made my day and probably the best smile I'll find for several weeks. Part of the swap was to be a "softie" , a small stuffed item, either bought or made. And I don't know what hand of divine providence put the wheels in motion, but she made for me the very softie I would have chosen if given a choice, and out of yarn that I really love! Meet my alpaca. There were lots of other goodies included in the package (which made it's way to me from Belgium!). There was a skein of lovely robin's egg blue yarn, some super cool pens, several nifty notepads and cards and candy. Yeah for candy! The candy didn't make it into the pix, but then, it seldom does, lol! I'll be sending my package to my very thoughtful partner this weekend, and can only hope she likes it half as much as I love mine. If she does, it will be a great success.

4 comments:

  1. yeay for the Monster Alpaca to make it safely across the ocean!!!! you need to find him/her a good name of course, and I had loads of fun making it for you, because I knew you loved alpaca's it just had to be this one, and the handspun called out your name too, I'm so glad you like it!
    I definitely know the feeling of life turning a positive person into pessimistic but luckily also the feeling of how genuine caring people can let the sun through the clouds
    I have absolutely no doubt about the swap package, because it will come from a wonderful person
    enjoy your goodies and make the alpaca into your companion to 'talk' to on those tough days, he/she has good ears ;-)
    (((hugs)))

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  2. (ps: can I link your blog post in mine when I show off the Monster Alpaca now that it's out in the open?)

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  3. Great package! Don't worry. Soon we'll have another swap!!! Hope everything's okay now!!

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  4. Thinking of you! I keep a watch on your blog. May your day be filled with sunshine and smiles, even if it is cloudy.

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