Hello everyone!
My parcel mailman finally decided to pay me a visit today. Apparently he had assumed I was away on holiday (?!), and consequently hadn't bothered to deliver FOUR parcels, some of which had thus been waiting for 10 days. My mailman has his own ways... He'd rather keep my packages in his van for two weeks than leave delivery notices so I can fetch them at the PO!
Fortunately, I was home a bit later than usual this morning!
I feel seriously bad about that. One of the boxes was a book I'd ordered for my work, but the other three were gifts from friends who were really starting to worry. Summerset even re-sent me a package 10 days ago because she thought the first might have gone lost. "Funnily" enough, I got both her package and her box today (envelopes and parcels are not delivered by the same mailman).
In the box, were two vintage petticoat patterns that Summerset had carefully traced off for me... Along with a bunch of adorable fat quarters, and a kitty scissors fob.
In the envelope, there was one of Summerset's original vintage patterns (wow!), a beautiful card, and another kitty fob! How generous is that!!
I'll be sending the pattern back to Summerset, but she agreed that I offered one of the fobs on this blog... So stay tuned. :)
The other packages were a box of famous biscuits from Normandy that Anne-Marie very thoughtfully sent me (I'mpatiently eagerly waiting for Seb to come home before making a dent in them!)
And there was a birthday box from my friend Hala, which contained a lovely card, a pretty bookmark, a gorgeous hair claw which is already in my hair, and this beautiful embroidered and beaded pillow cover that was made in her country (Hala is Lebanese and lives in the UAE); I promptly slipped it over a pillow form:
See how it matches our sofa throw!
My parcel mailman finally decided to pay me a visit today. Apparently he had assumed I was away on holiday (?!), and consequently hadn't bothered to deliver FOUR parcels, some of which had thus been waiting for 10 days. My mailman has his own ways... He'd rather keep my packages in his van for two weeks than leave delivery notices so I can fetch them at the PO!
Fortunately, I was home a bit later than usual this morning!
I feel seriously bad about that. One of the boxes was a book I'd ordered for my work, but the other three were gifts from friends who were really starting to worry. Summerset even re-sent me a package 10 days ago because she thought the first might have gone lost. "Funnily" enough, I got both her package and her box today (envelopes and parcels are not delivered by the same mailman).
(Miss Cutie thinks this is all hers, and is therefore guarding her loot!)
In the box, were two vintage petticoat patterns that Summerset had carefully traced off for me... Along with a bunch of adorable fat quarters, and a kitty scissors fob.
In the envelope, there was one of Summerset's original vintage patterns (wow!), a beautiful card, and another kitty fob! How generous is that!!
I'll be sending the pattern back to Summerset, but she agreed that I offered one of the fobs on this blog... So stay tuned. :)
The other packages were a box of famous biscuits from Normandy that Anne-Marie very thoughtfully sent me (I'm
And there was a birthday box from my friend Hala, which contained a lovely card, a pretty bookmark, a gorgeous hair claw which is already in my hair, and this beautiful embroidered and beaded pillow cover that was made in her country (Hala is Lebanese and lives in the UAE); I promptly slipped it over a pillow form:
See how it matches our sofa throw!
(Said throw is a beautiful fabric my Mum gave me last Christmas to thank me for making slipcovers for four ottomans)
Thank you very much to the three of you... I do feel terribly embarrassed that you had to worry about those parcels; but they are really going to help me through the week... which has not started well, as my grandma's health has deteriorated further. She must be weighing 30 kilos (66 pounds) now, and doesn't have the strength to speak anymore. So we can't even know whether she's suffering or not.
Your tokens of friendship are therefore very comforting. Thank you!
Thank you very much to the three of you... I do feel terribly embarrassed that you had to worry about those parcels; but they are really going to help me through the week... which has not started well, as my grandma's health has deteriorated further. She must be weighing 30 kilos (66 pounds) now, and doesn't have the strength to speak anymore. So we can't even know whether she's suffering or not.
Your tokens of friendship are therefore very comforting. Thank you!
28 comments:
Such thoughtful gifts. The pillow cover is just beautiful. It's strange that your envelopes and packages are delivered by 2 different people. Is that common throughout Europe or just in France, or what?
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I am so, so sad to hear about your grandma's condition. That's heartbreaking to think about how small and frail she is. I pray the rest of her days are peaceful. May God comfort you and yours, Isabelle.
Lovely gifts from lovely friends :)
Enjoy them!
I will keep your grandma in my prayers.
am terribly sorry for your grandma, i will send her positive vibes so she won't suffer that her soul would be not agitated...
and sorry for this terrible postman that delivers our small token of friendship to you ever so late....
hugs and kisses
so sorry to read about your grandma...I'll keep her in my thought
(((hugs)))
Dear Isabelle, you know you and your family continue to be in my thoughts and prayers. (((hugs)))
You received some lovely gifts :) Enjoy them my friend :)
much love :)
I'm so sorry to hear that your grandma is so frail Isabelle. I am thinking of you and your family and I hope that her remaining time is as peaceful as possible {{{{{hugs}}}}}
I'm glad that you received some lovely gifts to cheer you up at this difficult time.
My thoughts and good feelings are with you and your family Isabelle. Ann.
I'm very sorry to read that your week has begun on such a sad note. I do believe that when the body has nearly reached its end, the spirit begins to fly free. I don't believe your dear grandma is suffering, Isabelle. She's moving toward her rest, her goal. I am very sorry for the suffering that you are going through. It's worst for those of us left behind, without the surety of what our loved ones are experiencing.
I'm glad that your lovely gifts have brought some brightness. Enjoy them! :D
Looks like everything has been approved by your kitty! Glad you got it all, finally!
I will continue to keep you and your grandmother in my thoughts and prayers. I hope that she is not suffering unduly in any way.
So sorry to hear about your grandma, sending you both thoughts of peace.
I'm so glad your days were brightened with such thoughtful gifts. {{hugs}}
I'm so sorry about your grandma, Isabelle... {{{Isabelle}}}, just be strong... Those thoughful and lovely presents are helping you to get through this bad moment and I'm sure you can feel your friend's caring and warmth all around you.
I'm sorry to hear about your grandma. ((hugs))
All of your gifts were fantastic!
Hi Isabelle - I'm behind on your blog. Your wedding dress sample looks great. You are such an amazing seamstress!
Sending prayers for your Grandma!
Lovely gifts! I must be honest - part of me wishes I had ignored your plea not to send a gift, as it seems everyone else ignored it - LOL! I feel a bit embarassed.
My prayers continue endlessly for your grandmother...
Lovely gifts Isabelle! It's wonderful to have such loving friends!
You've done so much since my few days away...Happy to know that your Muslin is done and good.
So sorry to hear about your grandmother...
Lovely gifts you've got there.
Oh, your poor gran... and poor family. Big huge hugs to you.
The tokens of friendship sure are helpful. And thoughtful too.
Take care, Isabelle.
Lili
What a wicked postman but what lovely gifts! Prayers for your grandma.
I love what Barbara wrote above. What comforting words...and what lovely gifts!
Such splendid gifts! (It does look like Miss Cutie has taken them over though--LOL!) Treats from friends, nothing like...More thoughts & prayers going out to you grandmother, and to you ((HUGS))
Well it looks like Miss Cutie thoroughly approves of your mail :)
{{{Isabelle and family}}} I shall continue to keep you all in my thoughts and prayers
What lovely gifts to receive. I'm so glad everything got to you ok. It sounds like the timing worked out well, giving you enjoyment as you opened the packages during what is a hard week. I'm so sorry to hear about your grandma. I continue to think about you all. {{hugs}} and prayers going your way.
Sue
Sending you hugs. Your grandmother and you are in my prayers.
I do still think of you, your family and Grandma through this so difficult time. Barbara had some lovely things to say. I love all of your gifts and am so pleased they have all arrived to you, it is nice to know your friends are around :-))
What lovely gifts! I will send you and your family good thoughts this week
That is a nice lot of very deserved gifties for you. Funny postman! Our postman just leaves things on the door step and doesn't give them a second thought!
Hi, I've only just found your blog from a link on Tanya's. I wanted to say how sorry I am to read about your grandmother. These treasured people in our family leave a huge gap when they are gone but this is filled with all the wonderful things they have left behind for us - their wisdom, their memories and, of course, their ever present love.
My MIL is 98 and staying with us at the moment. She is just remarkable.
Warm wishes, Angela
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