Gifts

Christmas was definitely what you could call 'low key' around here this year... pandemic made for a much slower holiday season.  Jonathan decided to give Marvin his gift the day it arrived.  :)  Jonathan bought Marvin a beautiful new knife and sheath.  Very nice!  Marvin was needing a new one and this fit the bill perfectly. 

Jonathan and Marvin

Even with the social distancing issues of covid, we have been so blessed by dear friends who have kept us in their hearts and minds and shown us how much they care.  That has meant the world to us and we will never forget it.

Brenda and Melina called and said they wanted to drop something by.  They brought some kettle corn for the guys and Brenda gave me a CD of that father/daughter duo that went viral back in the spring for singing ‘The Prayer’ on Facebook/YouTube.  They have put out a Christmas album.  So sweet of Brenda to think of me.  I love my small circle of people so much.  So very thankful for them. 

Melina and Brenda

Dawn and Kylie came by and brought a yummy chocolate bundt cake.  I have had a slice and it is delicious!  Rich and decadent, for sure!  Good with red wine!  ;)

They also brought this pan of Christmas cookies!!  Goodness, so many yummy things to eat.  :D

This was a gift... our church has an annual service called 'A Light in the Darkness'. I attended in 2019 for the first time and was really looking forward to this years service.  It was beautiful and powerful and much needed.  I continue to be so thankful for our church family.

I loved these cute labels that Zac put on his favorite candy bars.  He left a bagful on our door so that we could share with 'the hill'.  He even included sugar free chocolate for Daddy.  So sweet.  (and by the way, Zac's favorite candy bar, the Skor bar, is also one of my favorites!  Yum!)

Dear Juan - we love and miss him so!  He never forgets us and sends some treat to us every single year.  We have such good memories of spending holidays and special times with Juan while he was here at Truman.  Looking forward to seeing him again in person!

Oh how we love dear Amy and Kings Buffet.  She is always so gracious and kind and takes such good care of us.  What a wonderful gift from her to our family!

Megan sent a bundle of gifts north to our hill and oh my goodness!!!!  That toffee she sent was so delicious!!!  

And I absolutely LOVED my new t-shirt from Megan.  Perfect gift from Wine Folly!  :D 

Is this not the cutest thing??  Dear Anna made this wine cozy for me!!  I love it so much!  

So many gifts... so much joy shared.  But most of all we are so thankful for each person these gifts represent and the way that they have walked alongside of us.  That is the truest form of caring and we are forever blessed.