Surprises..

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..

That said this..

Is that not the coolest? 

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...

Comments

[turtlegirl76]

That is so awesome!! How freakin' cool is that. Glad your day ended with a smile. =)

[Enid Shaw]

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 ]

[Pamela]

That is so cool!!! I am very happy for you! And quite jealous about Stitches! Enjoy it for me also!

[Debra]

That's a way to turn a day around. I know Stiches was wonderful. What did you buy???

[Jody]

Very cool!! You are a rockstar :)

[Barbara]

Oh, how nice Laurie is. I follow her blog daily, enjoying her cat pictures and her humor.