I am in Ann Arbor this morning. For those of you not native to the greater Detroit area - Ann Arbor is where some of the best museums, food and shopping can be found. I am here this morning to get a massage from my sister, Kelly. Kelly lives and works in Ann Arbor. She is the mother of Emma, my niece who I enjoyed a tea party with last Wednesday.
As I sit in the upstairs of Zingermans, away from the hustle and bustle of the bottom floor, I am correctly able to reflect on the past few days of giving. Some beautiful classics are playing on the radio - ah...the sexy sounds of Bing Crosby. :)
Day #13 was spent with my inlaws. We celebrated my Father-in-laws 63rd Birthday. The card I chose to give him created a lovely debate with numbers. The card was about how 180,000 other people had his birthday. It was the highlight of the visit. I did feel as if I didn't give as I had in days before, since this was a Birthday and that's what you do: give gifts. However, we also gave time and that is a hot commodity with my family.
Day #14 I met with my friend Jill for coffee, and I purchased a chai latte for her. She looked skeptical at first, but when I explained that I was giving her a gift of coffee and conversation, she smiled a genuinely fantastic grin. Jill and her husband are spending a year in Florida, where she is doing Doctorate work. I am so proud of her and her studies as a Psychologist. This was the first time we've seen each other since last summer. We were able to take the time to sit, share, and reflect. It was a perfect afternoon.
Day #15 I sent a Birthday card to my friend Jahna - who has a birthday on the 27th of this month. However, her grandfather passed yesterday morning, so I found myself also sending her a sympathy card. I sent one to her parents as well. Such a bitter sweet moment of card sending - giving.
I am rather excited about today's gift - but I will share this in another blog! Have a joyful and giving day!
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