I had a very crappy day today.
It was one of those days of work that was too busy for its own good. I was already tired, so the constant stream of work did not help. Needless to say, I was very happy to get home when it was finally over.
The first thing I do when I get home is to check my mail. I moved into a new apartment about 3 or 4 weeks ago, so I am not getting everything at the new place yet.
When I opened the box, there was an envelope. I have not really been expecting anything, so it was a surprise.
I saw return address and my heart stopped for a beat or two. It was from Laurie, otherwise known as Crazy Aunt Purl.
You will remember that I met her a few years ago. She was signing books in Nashville and I took a road trip to see her. It worked out so that she and I got to actually talk one on one for a bit after the signing ended. She has always been one of my quasi-heroes, so it was a very welcome surprise to receive an envelope from her.
When I opened the envelope, this is what I found...
Upon opening the book, I found this...
I was so excited that she autographed it!
Then I noticed that there was a card..
Her sweetness could not have come at a better time for me. It totally turned my day around, let me tell you.
Now.. if I can just make it through the rest of the week.
I am Stitches South bound this weekend, so Saturday cannot get here fast enough!
Stay tuned...































That is so awesome!! How freakin' cool is that. Glad your day ended with a smile. =)
Posted by: turtlegirl76 | Thursday, April 22, 2010 at 06:28 AM
welcome back!!!
have you settled into thenew place?
what a lovely surprise to receive the book, and the nice dedications.
enjoy the weekend,
Enid
[ps, if I send Laurie a Xmas card, do you think she would send me a book? :) :p ]
Posted by: Enid Shaw | Friday, April 23, 2010 at 12:37 PM
That is so cool!!! I am very happy for you! And quite jealous about Stitches! Enjoy it for me also!
Posted by: Pamela | Friday, April 23, 2010 at 07:56 PM
That's a way to turn a day around. I know Stiches was wonderful. What did you buy???
Posted by: Debra | Sunday, April 25, 2010 at 08:22 AM
Very cool!! You are a rockstar :)
Posted by: Jody | Monday, April 26, 2010 at 12:49 PM
Oh, how nice Laurie is. I follow her blog daily, enjoying her cat pictures and her humor.
Posted by: Barbara | Tuesday, April 27, 2010 at 10:01 PM