I received a package in the mail today. It’s presence knocked me totally off guard. I wasn’t expecting anything from anyone, from anywhere. Eagerly I opened it up. A gift bag held a gift box and a hand-stamped monogrammed card with a message: “Hi, Ann! I was shopping at the local bizarre the other day and I found this necklace. The moment I saw it, I immediately thought of you…” The card was from fellow Pretty Pal, Maggie Mata of Maggie Made Cards.
As I opened the box, tears began to flow freely. Maggie is deployed in the military. I think that is what really touched me. Separated from family and friends, making personal sacrifices to serve and protect her country, Maggie thought of me and my furbabies. “It may not be from Tiffany’s, after all, I am in Kyrgyzstan. But it’s the thought that counts…lol”, Maggie wrote.
If it were from Tiffany’s I could not love it more than I already do. It is the most perfect of gifts…given for no other reason than the thought that the recipient would like it…a gift truly given from the heart. I will cherish it always, and the loving, caring person who sent it…
Until next time…
How delightful – in so many ways.
That made me cry! How very thoughtful of Maggie and sweet of you to share with us. Truly a RAK.
What a wonderful and thoughtfu gift! Like several others I need to find her blog as well. 🙂 Thank you for sharing this with us today it lifted my own spirts.
Wow, Maggie is such a dear heart. What a wonderful gift, Ann. Certainly one to be treasured for the underlying thoughtfulness. Thank you for sharing this!
This brought tears to my eyes, what a lovely thought! You have a very special friend in Maggie! I need to find her blog and follow it after reading the comments posted here.
How thoughtful! Yay! Maggie. Thanks Ann for sharing this inspiring story.
That is just so cute and such a sweet idea. I am so glad she sent it as I couldn’t remember her name let alone her blog. I was telling my husband about her and he wanted to E-mail her since he a civilian working with the National Guard Education stuff. Now if she can convince him that stamping is something I need to do and keep getting cool new stuff, we will be all set!
The little dog is so cute and chain part looks gorgeous! Like the others said, you totally made my day with this story!
Thanks Maggie for sending this to Ann and to Ann for sharing this with us!
Chris R. from Iowa
Truly heartwarming.
Very inspiring. The gift of giving is priceless. She is a precious Maggie! Thanks for sharing this beautiful story.
Nicole
Wow! That is fabulous! She must think quite a lot of you to send a gift from so far away. Thanks for sharing!
A true RAK..thank you for sharing.
Oh Ann, you have me crying too. It’s so sweet of you to post it on your blog. You made my day. =) I am even more happy that you truly love the necklace.
Perfect share! Thanks for that beautiful encouragement! It touches me as much as it did you.
OMG what a great RAK, especially under the circumstances as you said. Kudos to Maggie. hugs .
You are blessed.
Beautiful gift for a very deserving person.
Wow….how awesome! I follow Maggie’s blog and she is just the most wonderful person all the way around. She shares such wonderful cards and projects and Maggie and her blog site really helped me get thru losing my Mom. She can always make ya’ laugh and can be such a ‘hoot’. I’m glad Maggie could touch your life with kindness like she has mine!
Blessings!
How sweet! Thanks for sharing!
Lovely, simply perfect!!
Maggie is amazing….you are truly blessed to have such a good friend. I recently found her blog and have been very impressed, we have corresponded back and forth and she is my hero.
That is so awesome, Yay for Maggie! You never know who is thinking of you at any given moment.
What a wonderful story to share!
We need more happy dances days like that in the world. Enjoy your new necklace and penpal! Jennifer, Calgary
What a great RAK! I know you will treasure it always!
What a sweet gift!